Clydesdale6
Member
Here is my situation:
Lightning struck well and pump controller needed to be replaced. Pump was found to be "grounded", but working.
I have a single speed 1.5 hp pump that is set at 300 feet in my 345ft well. The well is from 1998 and the pump was replaced 10 years ago.
I have a 12 zone irrigation system and the system is set for a 5 minutes delay between zones to give the well a break. I don't notice any real pressure issues in the house.
I had the controller replaced at the time of the incident about 3 months ago. I have gotten 3 estimates.
I have gotten one for a single speed 1.5hp for $4100, another for variable 2hp capable of average of 16gpm at 70psi for $4600 and another variable speed estimate for $4900.
I have heard about cycle stop valves, but when I ask all 3 well drillers, they are not moved by them and feel they are unnecessary or can cause excessive back pressure into the well and cause issue.
I have seen older posts where the variable speed units have an expensive controller that does not last. Some claim that the variable pump will work much less and last longer. Can someone help me with this. The prices are close enough where money is not the issue. I want to make the right choice.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Lightning struck well and pump controller needed to be replaced. Pump was found to be "grounded", but working.
I have a single speed 1.5 hp pump that is set at 300 feet in my 345ft well. The well is from 1998 and the pump was replaced 10 years ago.
I have a 12 zone irrigation system and the system is set for a 5 minutes delay between zones to give the well a break. I don't notice any real pressure issues in the house.
I had the controller replaced at the time of the incident about 3 months ago. I have gotten 3 estimates.
I have gotten one for a single speed 1.5hp for $4100, another for variable 2hp capable of average of 16gpm at 70psi for $4600 and another variable speed estimate for $4900.
I have heard about cycle stop valves, but when I ask all 3 well drillers, they are not moved by them and feel they are unnecessary or can cause excessive back pressure into the well and cause issue.
I have seen older posts where the variable speed units have an expensive controller that does not last. Some claim that the variable pump will work much less and last longer. Can someone help me with this. The prices are close enough where money is not the issue. I want to make the right choice.
Thanks in advance for your help.