I wrote several months ago, and recieved great advice, now I finally have my point, couplings, and cap. I'd like to post a few review questions I missed before:
1) I am on Eastern Shore Maryland, (Wicomico County). I expect sand and sandy loamy soil all the way to 25 feet. I'm supposed to have water anywhere between 10 and 20 feet. We have had slightly more rain than usual. How should I factor that in to my considerations?
2) Here on the forum it was suggested to check for water every 5 feet.
In general I see here it suggests to test with a pitcher pump. A local old timer here suggested to drop a dry string down until it got wet then start testing for amounts with the pitcher pump. Is that advice worthwhile?
3)What should I apply to the couplings and pipe lengths (trflon tape, etc)?
4)In sandy loamy soil is it possible to go too deep (as in 4 or 5 feet too deep)?
5) Do you flush the point only after you've reached water depth, or along the way?
Thanks!
Steven
1) I am on Eastern Shore Maryland, (Wicomico County). I expect sand and sandy loamy soil all the way to 25 feet. I'm supposed to have water anywhere between 10 and 20 feet. We have had slightly more rain than usual. How should I factor that in to my considerations?
2) Here on the forum it was suggested to check for water every 5 feet.
In general I see here it suggests to test with a pitcher pump. A local old timer here suggested to drop a dry string down until it got wet then start testing for amounts with the pitcher pump. Is that advice worthwhile?
3)What should I apply to the couplings and pipe lengths (trflon tape, etc)?
4)In sandy loamy soil is it possible to go too deep (as in 4 or 5 feet too deep)?
5) Do you flush the point only after you've reached water depth, or along the way?
Thanks!
Steven