Here at Epp Well Solutions, we manufacture a few different products and each solve a specific problem when it comes to water. Two of our flagship products are the Well Harvester and Water Booster. Both of these systems are built off of the same 215 gallon tank platform and look similar. We often get the question: “What is the difference between the two?”. These two water systems may look similar, but they have key differences that set them apart and make them each ideal for solving different water issues. So what are these key differences? What problems do each system solve? Lets dive into each system and see, starting with the Water Booster.

What is the Water Booster?

The Water Booster is a water storage and boosting system. The system is built off of our base 215-gallon water storage tank to store up water from either a well, shared well, city water supply, or any other water supply. The Water Booster has a mechanical float that allows water into the tank and then closes when the tank is full. Inside the tank is a 20-gallon-per-minute booster pump that then  pressurizes the house or building at high output and high pressure. The Water Booster is extremely easy to install and is fully plug-in-play.

Who is the Water Booster for?

Our Water Booster was created for people on a water supply that never runs out of water but is low pressure or low volume for their needs. For example someone could be on a shared well and only getting 1 gallon per minute and low water pressure. A Water Booster could be installed that intakes that 1 gallon per minute low pressure and then stores it up to 215 gallons. Then the booster pump would provide up to 20 gallons per minute at high pressure with what is stored up. Now laundry could be run, showers taken, and dishes done all at once with great pressure.

The Water Booster is also a great solution for people with heavy filtration that is a bottleneck in their water system. Many filtration systems really reduce the pressure and volume coming from a well. A Water Booster can be installed after the water filtration system to intake the low flow water and then boost it to the house or building. Enjoy the benefits of water filtration without the downside of losing water pressure and volume.

Water Booster vs. Water Booster Pro

We have developed two versions of the Water Booster system to better serve our customers: The Water Booster and Water Booster Pro. Both systems are great solutions to the problem of low water pressure and volume. The Pro version comes with additional features while the base model is trimmed down as a more budget-friendly option.

The Water Booster mechanically works the same as the Water Booster Pro. However, it uses a float switch for the operation of the booster pump and also has a pressure gauge mounted on the side of the tank to view what the household pressure is. It also uses a pressure switch to monitor the pressure in the building , and it will tell the booster pump when to run.

The Water Booster Pro adds a touchscreen interface and sensors to the system. There is no float switch,  instead there are two sensors measuring the building pressure and also the amount of water in the tank. That information is then displayed on the touchscreen. This enables the ability to quickly view the pressure and amount of water in the tank right from the touchscreen. The booster pump can also be controlled from that touchscreen.

Both the Water Booster and Water Booster Pro are perfect solutions for increasing water pressure and volume. Whether you want more features or want a trimmed down budget-friendly option we have you covered. These systems solve low pressure and volume issues, but what about the issue of low yielding wells? That is where our Well Harvester comes in.

What is the Well Harvester?

The Well Harvester system was made specifically to solve the issue of low yielding wells. It is also built on the 215 gallon tank the other systems are built on, and it comes with all the features those systems come with plus automatic well over pump protection. This patented system is the first ever system to come with automatic over pump protection to help low yield wells.

What is a low yield well?

Low yield wells are wells that cannot produce enough water for the needs of the owner. Typically a well that produces under 5 gallons per minute would be labeled a low yield well, but low yield wells can even be higher than that if the need is greater than a typical household. Low yield wells also typically run out of water from time to time with either high usage or drought conditions. Low yield wells are very prone to being over pumped.

Over pumping occurs when water is extracted faster than the well’s design capacity or the aquifer can naturally supply. This is the leading cause of premature well failure. Over pumping not only depletes the groundwater source but also accelerates problems like corrosion, incrustation, and biofouling. Additionally, it increases the movement of sediment particles toward the well, clogging the perforations that allow water to enter. In severe cases, over pumping can cause the aquifer to compact and settle, further restricting water flow to the well.

What is the solution?

We created the Well Harvester as a solution to low yield wells and over pumping. The Well Harvester sips and stores water slowly from your well and monitors the well in real time. If it ever detects the well being low on water it, it  will shut the well pump off and allow the well to rest and recover before pumping again. This level of well and pump protection has never before been seen until the Well Harvester. It does this all automatically and adjusts itself with every cycle to maximize your well yield and protect your well. No more adjusting timers and worrying about your well being over pumped. Install the Well Harvester and forget about your low yield well issues.

Much like the Water Booster, the Well Harvester also comes with our signature 20 GPM booster pump and sensors to monitor the building pressure and gallons in the tank. The touchscreen displays this information so you can see at a glance how much water is available and how much pressure you have. The Well Harvester also displays your water usage weekly so you can stay on top of water usage and catch any potential leaks in your building.

Conclusion

If you are on a shared well, private well, or city water source, and your water pressure is low or your volume is low , then we highly recommend a Water Booster system. If you are on a low yield well, or ever have concerns of your well running out of water , or being over pumped we created the Well Harvester just for you. Don’t wait to solve your water issues. Order your system today!