I am going to attempt to sink a wellpoint in backyard to use to water my large garden and fruit trees. I live on the eastern shore of maryland (flat and low!). The USGS has a water table report at a location 10 miles away, indicating water is anywhere from 5 to 9 feet down. http://md.water.usgs.gov/groundwate...ter_table/counties/wicomico/index.html#wicg20
I figured I am another 6 to 8 feet higher. And I dug a hole with post hole diggers 7 feet down...and it's all sand so far (but that may be fill for the lot).
I expect sandy loam further down.
Here are my questions:
1) I 've read several ideas on how to tell when to stop digging (I'm going to dig this winter, we don't get much freeze). What's the best way to determine the well point is the optimum depth?
2) This is the well point (2") I am thinking to buy:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200321309_200321309
Any comments?
3)Do I put the filter in when I hammer the point or later?
Can I switch the filter out later if the one I choose doesn't work.
What filter do you suggest?
4) Is it ridiculous to think I could have a both a submersible electric pump and a hand pump or wind-driven (into a cistern storage) associated with the same well?
This a fantastic site. Thanks in advance for any help or advice!
Steven
I figured I am another 6 to 8 feet higher. And I dug a hole with post hole diggers 7 feet down...and it's all sand so far (but that may be fill for the lot).
I expect sandy loam further down.
Here are my questions:
1) I 've read several ideas on how to tell when to stop digging (I'm going to dig this winter, we don't get much freeze). What's the best way to determine the well point is the optimum depth?
2) This is the well point (2") I am thinking to buy:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200321309_200321309
Any comments?
3)Do I put the filter in when I hammer the point or later?
Can I switch the filter out later if the one I choose doesn't work.
What filter do you suggest?
4) Is it ridiculous to think I could have a both a submersible electric pump and a hand pump or wind-driven (into a cistern storage) associated with the same well?
This a fantastic site. Thanks in advance for any help or advice!
Steven