DiskDoctr
Platinum Member
Neal,
Hey, if it's working, you're in luck /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
As I mentioned earlier, you're not going to end up without water in your house if the spring quits, which gives you a bit of leeway in what you try to do.
If you're putting in a pump in the well casing (am I thinking this right, based on what you said?), which is now in the hole, consider using a float to cut it off, like a sump pump, and be sure to leave some water in the bottom.
As a general rule, pumps in springs are bad news. Mostly they suck too much water too fast. Since yours will be in a casing, maybe not much of a problem.
Anyway, if it's working as you have it set up, count your blessings and just be careful not to burn up your pump if the water level drops...
Good luck, and glad you made out okay.
-JC
Hey, if it's working, you're in luck /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
As I mentioned earlier, you're not going to end up without water in your house if the spring quits, which gives you a bit of leeway in what you try to do.
If you're putting in a pump in the well casing (am I thinking this right, based on what you said?), which is now in the hole, consider using a float to cut it off, like a sump pump, and be sure to leave some water in the bottom.
As a general rule, pumps in springs are bad news. Mostly they suck too much water too fast. Since yours will be in a casing, maybe not much of a problem.
Anyway, if it's working as you have it set up, count your blessings and just be careful not to burn up your pump if the water level drops...
Good luck, and glad you made out okay.
-JC