well problem

[forgeblast]

They came out to see what needed to be done today. They took the top of the well, i was able to hear the water in there so we did not run it dry. Next after testing the wires, we have a short in the black. So they are going to have to pull the pump up. The only problem was the car port. its at an angle that would have the truck not able to get to the pump. thank fully its only pinned down, i pulled those last night. they will use their truck and some 2'' pipe and roll the carport out of the way. that way they can get the truck in there. I did ask about putting in a hand pump they said it runs about 2k. ouch. So they will be starting about 1pm today to fix/replace the pump or wire. Yes its black poly, 3 wire (yellow submersable wire). pump is 3/4 gould about 11 years old.
As i keep thinking about it i really do want to put in a hand pump incase we are ever out of power but wow i am going to have to save up for it.

 

[brin]

forgeblast - You might want to consider getting a generator to operate your well during power outages..that would sure be cheaper than $2K for a hand pump.

 

[CurlyDave]

forgeblast - You might want to consider getting a generator to operate your well during power outages..that would sure be cheaper than $2K for a hand pump.

And a lot less tiring when you need water.

A bucketfull every once in a while beats no water, but you aren't going to get in any showers with a hand pump.

 

[forgeblast]

That is true. A 500 dollar generator is looking a lot better. Then again i was thinking worse case senario, with no power, for a long time the fuel would run out. Just one of those cases of planning for the worse and hope for the best.

 

[gauthier]

You ought to go ahead and replace pump.

Just cause there is water in it now,doesn't mean you didn't get below pump,,thats how a well works,water runs into it.

Yep,people sometimes forget about needing access to well,,thats why you should put new pump in while you got carport off,,need a air tank that is big enough and holds air,,need a low pressure cut off switch too,gets down to a little below cut on pressure and it cuts off,theory is saving your pump.Need a good pump but not the most expensive pump,gould makes pretty good pumps at reasonable price,,don't get a lowes pump.

 

[Egon]

Does the casing have room for two tubing strings?

 

[forgeblast]

its a 6'' casing. lots of room.

 

[gauthier]

I grew up with both indoor and out door hand pumps[we was fancy hillbillys],but bet our wells were no more than 30-50 ft deep at most,,I wouldn't even know if a hand pump would work well at 200-300 ft?,,guess it would,,might take a bunch of priming.

 

[forgeblast]

I asked the same question, but at one of our local state parks they have them.
Hand Water Pumps: Simple Hand Water Pumps for Deep & Shallow Wells
also shows some simple deep well pumps.

We have water, they didnt have to move the carport which was great. I didnt get a bill yet, they said they would mail it. But all is better since i have the new pressure valve and bigger pressure tank. Taking a shower at home was priceless.
Instead of a hand pump have people had success with solar?
ill have to do some searches for cost vs, but anyone on a solar pump?
thanks.

 

[jinman]

Instead of a hand pump have people had success with solar?
ill have to do some searches for cost vs, but anyone on a solar pump?
thanks.

Glad you got your well going. In my opinion, being without water is worse than being without electricity; however, if you are without electricity, you are soon without water as well.

I just had two of these generators delivered from Sam's Club. Electric start and 10kw for $878 (shipping included) is a bargain. They have good reviews. I just got mine unpacked and one assembled yesterday. I haven't fueled them up and tried them yet, but they look to be well made and a bargain. I don't know about you, but I figure to use these generators for a lot of things other than just power outages.:thumbsup:

EDIT: Oh yes! Sam's has a 3500 watt electric start generator for $419.