Here is a summary of the standard water well pipe sizes:
Residential Water Well Casing Sizes: The diameter of a residential water well casing is typically 4″, 5″, 6″, or less often, 8″.
Types of Well Pump Pipes:
Submersible Pump Pipe: Used for deep well pump installations, made of durable materials like PVC or galvanized steel. The size varies based on the well depth and water flow rate requirements.
Shallow Well Pump Pipe: Commonly used for shallow water table wells, usually made of PVC or polyethylene.
Pond Pump Pipe: Designed for pumping water from ponds, also made of PVC or polyethylene.
Standard and Typical Well Pump Pipe Sizes: For residential systems, standard pipe sizes are 1 inch, 1.25 inches, and 1.5 inches in diameter. Larger diameters, like 2 inches or more, may be used for deep well or submersible pumps.
Pipe Schedules and Thickness: Pipes come in various schedules (thickness), with schedule 80 being recommended for its strength to withstand the stress of submersible pumps. The diameter can range from 1 inch to 2 inches.
Importance of Proper Sizing: Properly sizing your water lines is crucial. For most homes, a 3/4-inch line might be sufficient, but a 1-inch line is often better to ensure a plentiful supply of water. In rural settings, a 1 and 1/4-inch plastic line from the well to the home is advisable.
Pipe Material: PVC pipe is common due to its strength, corrosion resistance, and sunlight resistance. Black plastic pipe is also used, especially in water wells, as it can be purchased in long rolls.
Pipe Diameter Ratio Standards: SDR (Standard Diameter Ratio) and SIDR (Standard Inside Diameter Ratio) are used to specify pipe wall thickness. In CTS (copper tube size), tube dimensions are specified by an exact OD and a tube wall thickness calculated into an SDR. In IPS (iron pipe size), pipe dimensions are defined by a nominal OD and a SIDR relating to pipe wall thickness.
For specific product advice or custom use-case recommendations for water well pipe supplies, contact us for a water well pipe quote. Baker Tubulars can offer solutions that meet your specific needs in your water well project, ensuring great pricing and excellent customer service.