I have 40 acres in Florida. It is being used to bale hay. I plan to do more with it in the future, maybe a house and barn.
Right now I need to get water on it for irrigation and watering horses. I am getting quotes to have a well drilled but even though I live with one on a 5 acres lot, I really don't know anything about wells.
I know I want at least a 5hp well as I had a smaller one at my current property and we had to up it to a 5 to get enough pressure. (there are a lot of out buildings, horses, etc.).
I have a lot of questions because I really need this done right the first time.
Each well company tells me something different.
What size pump, what size bladder, how deep (we border a wetland), submersible or above ground (someone mentioned it lightening hits the submersible one it is harder to replace), where on the 40 acres to put it (highest ground? near future house?)
Are there brand pumps to avoid? Do drilling companys warrenty their work or the materials?
is the casing always steel and 4"? what does drive shoe mean?
Most importantly, after we get all the specifics, how much should it cost? I am getting price quotes all over the place. My husband is ill and I am having to figure out a lot of things on my own right now. Would really appreciate any help you can give. Thank you.
Right now I need to get water on it for irrigation and watering horses. I am getting quotes to have a well drilled but even though I live with one on a 5 acres lot, I really don't know anything about wells.
I know I want at least a 5hp well as I had a smaller one at my current property and we had to up it to a 5 to get enough pressure. (there are a lot of out buildings, horses, etc.).
I have a lot of questions because I really need this done right the first time.
Each well company tells me something different.
What size pump, what size bladder, how deep (we border a wetland), submersible or above ground (someone mentioned it lightening hits the submersible one it is harder to replace), where on the 40 acres to put it (highest ground? near future house?)
Are there brand pumps to avoid? Do drilling companys warrenty their work or the materials?
is the casing always steel and 4"? what does drive shoe mean?
Most importantly, after we get all the specifics, how much should it cost? I am getting price quotes all over the place. My husband is ill and I am having to figure out a lot of things on my own right now. Would really appreciate any help you can give. Thank you.
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