Hi everybody,
I need some advice on my situation: I’ve just drilled a water well on my property up in the mountains (elevation 9000ft), and here is some info: 4 in well, 640 ft deep, static level 350 ft, produces ¼ gpm. I installed a 250 gallon tank by the well, and I would like fill it up with water when I visit my property.
This is my first water well, and I’ve never installed any pump before. However, quotes from local companies (min $5000 + generator) suggest I should try to get it done by myself.
I did some research, and found some options for the pump: Goulds 7GS20, 8S30 or Grundfos 7S20-32, 10S30-34. All of them around 5-7 gpm. I would prefer 2HP motor, because I will power the pump with a gas generator (right now I’m thinking of DuroMax Dual Fuel 12,000-Watt).
My questions are:
1. Does it make sense financially to do it on my own, or it will cost me close to same $5k+generator?
2. What would be the best choice for the pump for my situation?
3. What is recommended pipe for the setup?
4. I know the formula says Not really, but with properly installed check valves can I use 1-1/4 in 250 psi NSF Poly Pipe?
As I said I have no experience and very little knowledge about water wells, so I appreciate your time and your help.
I need some advice on my situation: I’ve just drilled a water well on my property up in the mountains (elevation 9000ft), and here is some info: 4 in well, 640 ft deep, static level 350 ft, produces ¼ gpm. I installed a 250 gallon tank by the well, and I would like fill it up with water when I visit my property.
This is my first water well, and I’ve never installed any pump before. However, quotes from local companies (min $5000 + generator) suggest I should try to get it done by myself.
I did some research, and found some options for the pump: Goulds 7GS20, 8S30 or Grundfos 7S20-32, 10S30-34. All of them around 5-7 gpm. I would prefer 2HP motor, because I will power the pump with a gas generator (right now I’m thinking of DuroMax Dual Fuel 12,000-Watt).
My questions are:
1. Does it make sense financially to do it on my own, or it will cost me close to same $5k+generator?
2. What would be the best choice for the pump for my situation?
3. What is recommended pipe for the setup?
4. I know the formula says Not really, but with properly installed check valves can I use 1-1/4 in 250 psi NSF Poly Pipe?
As I said I have no experience and very little knowledge about water wells, so I appreciate your time and your help.