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Yesterday, 02:36 AM

craigpump replied to a thread Flotec pumps in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

FloTek is a 6 letter word for junk. Buy a Goulds that will last 20 years and be done with it.

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Yesterday, 02:28 AM

craigpump replied to a thread New Flotec well pump wiring (2 wire has 3 wires) ?? in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

The green wire is a ground. To be code compliant, you need to put in new 3 conductor wire and bond the green wire to the casing, well cap and to the...

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05-21-2013, 04:44 PM

craigpump replied to a thread Shock treating well after new well pump was installed in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Another good reason not to use poly pipe. Just imagine 400' laying in the dirt, grass, dog crap and then being run back into the well.... Hate to...

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05-21-2013, 12:47 PM

craigpump replied to a thread Shock treating well after new well pump was installed in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

I have had the best luck chlorinating by pumping the water level right down to the pump and then adding the chlorine. When the well recovers, the...

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05-21-2013, 10:25 AM

craigpump replied to a thread Shock treating well after new well pump was installed in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

1.5 gallons of water per foot in a 6" well

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05-20-2013, 06:52 PM

craigpump replied to a thread priming a 7,000 ft siphon in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

I think you're asking a lot of that trash pump

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05-19-2013, 02:28 PM

craigpump replied to a thread Water rusty and full of sediment after new submersable well pump was installed in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Yeah that can happen, it's hard to explain to the customer and even harder to charge for the rebedding of the neutralizer.

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05-19-2013, 11:46 AM

craigpump replied to a thread Water rusty and full of sediment after new submersable well pump was installed in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

What happens when you put the neutralizer in bypass?

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05-19-2013, 08:46 AM

craigpump replied to a thread Water rusty and full of sediment after new submersable well pump was installed in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

What did your plumber say about the pressure drop?

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05-18-2013, 02:07 PM

craigpump replied to a thread Water rusty and full of sediment after new submersable well pump was installed in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

@ John, I know some plumbers that know their pump work. I wasnt demeaning plumbers at all. I wonder are the tools he used on your water pump the...

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05-18-2013, 05:10 AM

craigpump replied to a thread Water rusty and full of sediment after new submersable well pump was installed in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

You mean the plumber didn't chlorinate the well when he was done? Don't be surprised if the water turns rusty looking when you "shock" the well.

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05-18-2013, 02:42 AM

craigpump replied to a thread Water rusty and full of sediment after new submersable well pump was installed in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Cacher is right, it will go away, but it is difficult to predict how long it will take. Every well is different. What happens is that when the...

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05-17-2013, 02:43 AM

craigpump replied to a thread Pros, please check me on this before I buy a new pressure tank - THANKS! in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Everything is based on planned obsolescence. We pulled a 1/2-10 3w Lancaster pump yesterday that was installed in 1981, what do you suppose the...

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05-16-2013, 02:56 PM

craigpump replied to a thread Pros, please check me on this before I buy a new pressure tank - THANKS! in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

We routinely see WX series tanks over 18 yrs old. That's proof enough for me.

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05-16-2013, 04:37 AM

craigpump replied to a thread 3 Inch Submersible Pumps Best Brand? in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Pump made in India? That sounds like a tech support nightmare waiting to happen. Go with the Grundfos, proven reliability and established dealer...

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05-15-2013, 05:58 PM

craigpump replied to a thread Sand Problem In Water, Submersible Well in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

The problem with a filter in the house is it does absolutely nothing to keep the sand out of the pump. Sand going through the pump will eat up the...

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05-15-2013, 05:51 PM

craigpump replied to a thread How To Prime Starite Projet SL Series Deep Well Jet Pump in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

It's probably leaking from the shaft seal. You might be able to order one and if you're handy install it or find someone who can.

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05-15-2013, 03:35 PM

craigpump replied to a thread How To Prime Starite Projet SL Series Deep Well Jet Pump in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Unscrew the tank, the large grey unit on top of the pump, fill the lines and pump with water, put the tank back on, close the valve with the red...

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05-15-2013, 03:30 PM

craigpump replied to a thread Pros, please check me on this before I buy a new pressure tank - THANKS! in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Valveman, the ones that we have replaced have all had ruptured diaphragms. The few hundred dollars saved on the initial installation proved to be a...

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05-15-2013, 01:08 PM

craigpump replied to a thread Pros, please check me on this before I buy a new pressure tank - THANKS! in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

There is a big difference between the Water Worker and the WX series. The Water Worker and the WP series contractor tanks do not have the same heavy...

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05-15-2013, 11:29 AM

craigpump replied to a thread Pros, please check me on this before I buy a new pressure tank - THANKS! in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

I think Sta Rite makes Shur Dri along with FloTek and Sears tanks. The ones I have seen have 100psi bladders and honestly aren't much good. The...

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05-15-2013, 02:12 AM

craigpump replied to a thread Well pump issue or electrical problem? in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

I would try a new control box first especially if the pump was working against an old water logged tank. Don't be surprised if the pump is shot too,...

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05-14-2013, 04:40 PM

craigpump replied to a thread How To Prime Starite Projet SL Series Deep Well Jet Pump in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Spin the tank off and fill the lines and pump with water. Put the tank back on, close the valve and turn the pump on. When you see the pressure start...

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05-14-2013, 03:15 PM

craigpump replied to a thread 2 Wire Problem Well Pump Issue in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

$4000.00 would be an average price here depending on the tank & pump. It's gonna be tough welding casing on a flowing well, I'd use a 6" dresser...

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05-14-2013, 02:24 PM

craigpump replied to a thread 2 Wire Problem Well Pump Issue in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Pump, pipe, wire, casing extension, pitless, well cap and labor for $900? Not in Ct

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05-14-2013, 10:42 AM

craigpump replied to a thread 2 Wire Problem Well Pump Issue in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

What is your idea of crazy expensive?

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05-14-2013, 04:35 AM

craigpump replied to a thread 2 Wire Problem Well Pump Issue in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

No energy audits? That's outrageous....they just want you to keep paying huge bills, how nice is that? Never heard them called butt plugs, we call...

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05-14-2013, 02:58 AM

craigpump replied to a thread 2 Wire Problem Well Pump Issue in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

The electrician is right about older 2 wire pumps, the NEC didn't mandate that pumps be grounded until sometime in the 80's. Your high electric...

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05-13-2013, 05:03 PM

craigpump replied to a thread Struggle to get Pitt less adapter to release in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

We pulled one last summer when a crew from another company had no idea how to get it out. I think the only thing worse than these are the old...

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05-13-2013, 11:51 AM

craigpump replied to a thread Struggle to get Pitt less adapter to release in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Ah yes, a Jiffy pitless..... You need to take some of the weight off, pull on the cable hard enough to lift the fingers and at the same time the cam...

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