Spike56
Gold Member
I have a 6" water well (capped off) that an oil company drilled to fracture a nearby well. Best I recall, the well is about 330' deep with water level about 70'. I am considering using this only for cattle and a backup "prepper type" supply (not connect to the house). I have had a water well source previously, so I know some of the "in's and out's".
POWER: I *could* run A/C power from an existing meter loop to the well, it's about 150' away so ($$) trench, wire, conduit (must have, gophers). There is other power nearby if I added a pole and meter loop. But, I am NOT going this route ! Aside from the cost of this hook-up, the power Co. charges about 20-30/ Month just to have another meter. I already have (2) and this really rubs me wrong to pay almost $30 even if you do not use electricity.
I am considering solar, but do not know what all this entails. Anyone have experience with Solar water production ?
May not get this project off the ground due to costs and "what I want to end up with". For me, its a MUST that there has to be a slab, a building (which I would mount solar panels on) and a storage tank inside. My previous well had a building to protect my control box / softener (don't need now) and protect everything against the weather.
One of my concerns about Solar would be during winters. My last well used A/C, so was able to keep heat in the building at night. But, with solar, I really don't want to include battery storage for this purpose ($$).
Also, I could just take a flashlight to see around inside, but would be nice to have a light.
So, right now, I am in the thought / planning process only for the solar option. Do not want any big regrets. Any advice here ? I should mention also, I looked into the deep well hand pumps.... although would be cheaper... not wanting to go that route.
POWER: I *could* run A/C power from an existing meter loop to the well, it's about 150' away so ($$) trench, wire, conduit (must have, gophers). There is other power nearby if I added a pole and meter loop. But, I am NOT going this route ! Aside from the cost of this hook-up, the power Co. charges about 20-30/ Month just to have another meter. I already have (2) and this really rubs me wrong to pay almost $30 even if you do not use electricity.
I am considering solar, but do not know what all this entails. Anyone have experience with Solar water production ?
May not get this project off the ground due to costs and "what I want to end up with". For me, its a MUST that there has to be a slab, a building (which I would mount solar panels on) and a storage tank inside. My previous well had a building to protect my control box / softener (don't need now) and protect everything against the weather.
One of my concerns about Solar would be during winters. My last well used A/C, so was able to keep heat in the building at night. But, with solar, I really don't want to include battery storage for this purpose ($$).
Also, I could just take a flashlight to see around inside, but would be nice to have a light.
So, right now, I am in the thought / planning process only for the solar option. Do not want any big regrets. Any advice here ? I should mention also, I looked into the deep well hand pumps.... although would be cheaper... not wanting to go that route.