WayOutWest
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Edit: well, metacafe seems to be in no hurry to review my videos. However you can view them on d.tube. Definitely make sure your speakers are turned on for the first video (totally safe for work).
removal, best part: https://d.tube/v/wellwinch1234/QmRLocgWTKtNF5fLbsCKGZJtKsZZ71CkDMHSu42fyaSaFZ
new pump install, top view: https://d.tube/#!/v/wellwinch1234/QmexB33gPuyM8XQ19LHyMyt5T52booVsEcK9EZb7SSCDTG
Unfortunately the forum software only allows embedded videos from five sites. So you have to click the links. Seems like the other two videos are too long/large for d.tube. The state of interweb video is still pretty lame ;(
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Hey, I'm surprised more DIYers don't use a winch to install submersible pumps. If you use a stainless cable you can leave it in the well, which makes pulling the pump incredibly easy.
Here's two videos of me installing a 100' HDPE pipe+pump using a winch:
All videos on metacafe:
https://www.metacafe.com/channels/wellwinch
Top view:
Side view:
Also, two videos of me extracting the previous property owner's incompetently-installed jet pump:
The repetitive part:
Best part (victory!), make sure your speakers are turned on:
Both PVC pipes were full of water due to a failed foot valve and ejector. The thing weighed a ton. Paying the extra bucks for proper tools (Kwik Klamp is awesome!) was completely worth it, especially from a safety perspective.
removal, best part: https://d.tube/v/wellwinch1234/QmRLocgWTKtNF5fLbsCKGZJtKsZZ71CkDMHSu42fyaSaFZ
new pump install, top view: https://d.tube/#!/v/wellwinch1234/QmexB33gPuyM8XQ19LHyMyt5T52booVsEcK9EZb7SSCDTG
Unfortunately the forum software only allows embedded videos from five sites. So you have to click the links. Seems like the other two videos are too long/large for d.tube. The state of interweb video is still pretty lame ;(
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Hey, I'm surprised more DIYers don't use a winch to install submersible pumps. If you use a stainless cable you can leave it in the well, which makes pulling the pump incredibly easy.
Here's two videos of me installing a 100' HDPE pipe+pump using a winch:
All videos on metacafe:
https://www.metacafe.com/channels/wellwinch
Top view:
Embedded media from this media site is no longer available
Side view:
Embedded media from this media site is no longer available
Also, two videos of me extracting the previous property owner's incompetently-installed jet pump:
The repetitive part:
Embedded media from this media site is no longer available
Best part (victory!), make sure your speakers are turned on:
Embedded media from this media site is no longer available
Both PVC pipes were full of water due to a failed foot valve and ejector. The thing weighed a ton. Paying the extra bucks for proper tools (Kwik Klamp is awesome!) was completely worth it, especially from a safety perspective.
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