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I'm about to do a sand point well. My wife wants to build a small garden in our yard with a working pitcher pump as the center-point (so the water isn't going to be potable). Ahhh...the things we do...
Anyway, I received the drive point itself, along with the couplings and caps (all "water source") today. I'll probably start this weekend.
I have a few last minute questions:
I'm going to use a post hole digger to dig a small "starter hole" a few feet deep. I had read that if I fill this starter hole with water and keep if filled for a few days, the downward draining will soften the intended site and make driving easier. Does this really work?
I'm on Long Island. From past yard work, I know that I have about 18-24" of topsoil, and lots of fine sand under that. My water table is about 14' down. I was going to drive 3, 15' sections plus the 3' drive pipe for a total of 18'. would there be any benefit to going an additional 5' down (to a total of 23')?
When I fit the couplings and pipe together, should I use teflon tape, pipe dope, or both on the joints? What will stand the 'test of time' best?
I ordered 3 drive caps. After doing a lot of reading on this site and elsewhere, I see that a lot of people recommend using a pipe or post driver (or similar tool), but I can't find one locally. If I use the drive caps and a sledge hammer, and go slowly, will I have to worry about screwing up the threads? Bear in mind, I'm going to be going through a lot of sand, so I'm hoping it's not going to be too tough...
Finally, I also read that I should rub a bar of soap on the drive point screening to prevent sand from getting in while I hammer away. Does this work and is it recommended? Not sure if it matters, but I have the 80 gauge gauze pipe.
Thanks in advance...
Anyway, I received the drive point itself, along with the couplings and caps (all "water source") today. I'll probably start this weekend.
I have a few last minute questions:
I'm going to use a post hole digger to dig a small "starter hole" a few feet deep. I had read that if I fill this starter hole with water and keep if filled for a few days, the downward draining will soften the intended site and make driving easier. Does this really work?
I'm on Long Island. From past yard work, I know that I have about 18-24" of topsoil, and lots of fine sand under that. My water table is about 14' down. I was going to drive 3, 15' sections plus the 3' drive pipe for a total of 18'. would there be any benefit to going an additional 5' down (to a total of 23')?
When I fit the couplings and pipe together, should I use teflon tape, pipe dope, or both on the joints? What will stand the 'test of time' best?
I ordered 3 drive caps. After doing a lot of reading on this site and elsewhere, I see that a lot of people recommend using a pipe or post driver (or similar tool), but I can't find one locally. If I use the drive caps and a sledge hammer, and go slowly, will I have to worry about screwing up the threads? Bear in mind, I'm going to be going through a lot of sand, so I'm hoping it's not going to be too tough...
Finally, I also read that I should rub a bar of soap on the drive point screening to prevent sand from getting in while I hammer away. Does this work and is it recommended? Not sure if it matters, but I have the 80 gauge gauze pipe.
Thanks in advance...