RidgebackKing
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I own a property that has a well installed that I'm having trouble with. Since the well was existing, I don't know much about it. Here is the info I do know:
Submersible three wire w/ control box
Approx. 85' - 100' depth
1 HP according to control box
1 1/4" Sch 40 PVC with glued couplers
Pumps into a pressure tank normally set 40/60
Casing looks to be about 4-5" diameter (will get accurate measurement)
I really don't know any more than that. Lately the pump has been struggling to hit the 60psi in the tank. I lowered the max PSI on the tank to 55 and it worked (albeit took long time) for a couple days then wouldn't shut off again. I lowered to 50 and repeated this same process. Right now it's at 40 and still not shutting off.
I'm hoping it's a simple pipe leak and I can replace it all and be good but if I can't find a leak, I'll replace the pump as well. I want to be prepared as much as possible to do this all in one shot so the property isn't without water very long. I have a few questions if someone would be generous to answer.
1. It appears that the pump is basically just hanging there. Is that true? The casing cap looks like it has some rubber that gets squeezed around the PVC and that's basically whats holding this whole thing suspended down there?
2. When replacing the PVC, I've read that glued joints are better than threaded. True?
3. If glueing the PVC joints, how long do they need to set before I start suspending this weight? I can't imaging someone building 200' of pipe and letting it set for a long period only to attempt to raise it vertical to drop down all at once.
4. Is the PVC ok or should I use the black flex pvc? Seeing how the case cover is what is suspending the current pump, how would I suspend it using flex pvc? Doesn't the "flex" mean squeezing it will just crush it?
5. How much room needs to be on either side of the pump inside the casing? Does a 4" casing get a 4" pump?
6. Any other suggestions/recommendations to be prepared for this possible change out?
I will be using 1/4" nylon rope on the pump I put back down there so that should alleviate some of the weight pressure on the casing cover.
Thanks!
Submersible three wire w/ control box
Approx. 85' - 100' depth
1 HP according to control box
1 1/4" Sch 40 PVC with glued couplers
Pumps into a pressure tank normally set 40/60
Casing looks to be about 4-5" diameter (will get accurate measurement)
I really don't know any more than that. Lately the pump has been struggling to hit the 60psi in the tank. I lowered the max PSI on the tank to 55 and it worked (albeit took long time) for a couple days then wouldn't shut off again. I lowered to 50 and repeated this same process. Right now it's at 40 and still not shutting off.
I'm hoping it's a simple pipe leak and I can replace it all and be good but if I can't find a leak, I'll replace the pump as well. I want to be prepared as much as possible to do this all in one shot so the property isn't without water very long. I have a few questions if someone would be generous to answer.
1. It appears that the pump is basically just hanging there. Is that true? The casing cap looks like it has some rubber that gets squeezed around the PVC and that's basically whats holding this whole thing suspended down there?
2. When replacing the PVC, I've read that glued joints are better than threaded. True?
3. If glueing the PVC joints, how long do they need to set before I start suspending this weight? I can't imaging someone building 200' of pipe and letting it set for a long period only to attempt to raise it vertical to drop down all at once.
4. Is the PVC ok or should I use the black flex pvc? Seeing how the case cover is what is suspending the current pump, how would I suspend it using flex pvc? Doesn't the "flex" mean squeezing it will just crush it?
5. How much room needs to be on either side of the pump inside the casing? Does a 4" casing get a 4" pump?
6. Any other suggestions/recommendations to be prepared for this possible change out?
I will be using 1/4" nylon rope on the pump I put back down there so that should alleviate some of the weight pressure on the casing cover.
Thanks!
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