Expert Water Well Pump Resources

Professional guides, installation tips, and industry insights from Simple Pump's 25+ years of experience

5 Reasons the Inline Manual-Solar System Is a Better Answer Than the Alternatives
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If you want automated water pumping and a dependable manual backup from the same well, you've got options. The LBLD motor. A grid-powered electric submersible. Generator-backed setups. A hand pump on its own. Here's why the Inline Manual-Solar system changes the math.
By Steve SchmidMarch 20, 2026
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Cold Climate Well Pump Solutions That Actually Work
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After 8+ years of continuous operation in Calgary, Alberta winters, we've learned what actually works for freeze-proof well pump installations. Here's the real-world data on protecting your water access in extreme cold.
By Steve SchmidSeptember 22, 2025
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Off-Grid Water Systems 20+ Years of Customer Success Stories
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Real customer data from remote installations reveals what works for off-grid water independence. 20+ years of off-grid pump installations with performance data, cost comparisons, and proven reliability in extreme conditions.
By Steve SchmidSeptember 22, 2025
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Emergency Water Solutions Real Customer Emergency Stories
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25+ years of emergency installations reveals what actually works when disaster strikes. Real customer stories from ice storms, floods, and power outages with quantified cost savings and response strategies.
By Steve SchmidSeptember 17, 2025
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Step by Step Guide to Disinfect Your Water Well
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View Simple Pump's Comprehensive Guide To Shocking Your Water Well. Make sure you have clean water today! Understand the easy steps to disinfecting your well water.
By Steve SchmidSeptember 10, 2025
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Well Pump Buyers Guide
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From how a well pump works to the multiple types of pumps, our well pump buyers guide will help you become an expert in well pumps in no time. Check it out now!
By Steve SchmidSeptember 1, 2025
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How Does a Shallow Well Pump Work with a Pressure Tank
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Shallow well pumps work perfectly with water pressure tanks to provide well water to your house for everyday use. Learn about the types of pumps that work.
By Steve SchmidDecember 10, 2024
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Power Grid Reliability
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As the power grid availability in the United States starts to get less reliable, make sure you are prepared with a hand well pump to backup your electric well pump in case the grid goes down.
By Simple Pump TeamNovember 19, 2024
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Why Buy a Hand Pump
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Having a backup hand well pump to make sure you have access to your well water is just as important as having extra food when the power goes out.
By Steve SchmidNovember 4, 2024
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Water Independence How Hand Well Pumps Ensure Self Reliance
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25+ years manufacturing hand well pumps reveals the path to true water independence. Real customer success stories demonstrate how reliable backup systems create self-reliant communities prepared for any emergency.
By Steve SchmidNovember 2, 2024
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Water Contaminants in Well Water Choose the Right Well Pump
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Make sure your water well is safe to drink. Wells can get different contaminants in the water. There are methods to purify the water and make sure it's safe.
By Steve SchmidNovember 1, 2024
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Four Types of Water Pumps
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Learn about the 4 most common types of water well pumps (submersible, lift, jet, suction) and their advantages.
By Steve SchmidOctober 31, 2024
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