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Review Methodology: How We Evaluate Well Equipment
We haven't published product rankings yet. This page explains why, and the rules any future comparison will follow.
Where we are today
Well Pump Handbook has not physically tested any pumps, tanks, switches or gauges. We therefore don't publish "best" lists or star ratings. Our buying guide explains how to match equipment to your well instead.
Google's guidance for review content asks for evidence of first-hand experience and quantitative measurements.[1] We agree with that standard, and a list assembled from product listings can't meet it.
Two kinds of comparisons we may publish
| Type | What it is based on | How it's labeled |
|---|---|---|
| Research-based | Manufacturer specifications, installation manuals, warranty terms, and published performance curves | "Research-based" in the title area; no "we tested" language; no ratings |
| Tested | Hands-on installation, measurement or teardown by us or a named, qualified reviewer | States exactly what was tested, how, by whom, and what wasn't tested |
Rules every comparison will follow
- Specifications from the source. Flow, head, horsepower, voltage, wire type, warranty — taken from the manufacturer's current documentation and dated.
- Fit before features. Products are grouped by the well they suit (depth, casing, flow), not ranked on a single list.
- Stated limitations. Each product entry lists who it's not for.
- Price context, not price promises. Prices change daily; we'll give ranges with a date or skip them.
- No invented ratings or reviews. We won't mark up ratings or reviews in structured data unless they come from our own documented testing.
- Disclosure first. If a page contains affiliate links, it says so at the top.
Suggest equipment to compare
If you're a manufacturer, contractor or owner with documentation or test data you'd like us to consider, contact us. We don't accept payment for inclusion.
Sources
- Google Search Central. How to write high quality reviews. Accessed Sept. 28, 2026.
We cite manufacturer documentation and public agencies first. Read how we choose and check sources.