The question is in regard to my well pump.
I live in Hinkley, Ca on a 5 acre property (san bernardino county, southern
california).
I wish to parcel out the property in 2-1/2 acres each. It's already divided by
fence in two properties. There is only one pump which provides water to both
sides of the property. Thus, there is only one electric bill.
Ultimately, I need to separate the electric bill for the pump usage for each
property in turn --once I divide the property in half, on the books. I am
looking to sell the other 2-1/2 acres and allow for the owners to have their
usage of water on their own electric bill.
What do I need to attach to the pump: a switch, relay, or what? How do I go
about it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Specifications of current setup: Franklin 4" Submersible Pump Motor, 1HP
230Hz 8A (max amp 9.6) 0.75KW SF1.4 3450RPM, Model 2801084915. This is
connected to top of well. A connection line goes from here to some sort of
switch or something (on cover writing has Square D Class 9013 Ser B, Type
FSG2, Cut on:30, Cut off:50...230V 2PH 3PH 1/4DC). Under this is a Norgen 0-
160PSI gauge (reading shows 35psi). Breaker box from outside the pump
house also connects here. (breaker is 30A 240v) which in turn connects to
Main Panel. Water pipe continues to a "Hays Pumps" model 266 Diaphragm
Well Tank (85 gallons, max working 100PSI, Factory 38PSI, Drawdown 23gal).
Water pipe is divided in a 'T'. One goes to our house, the other goes to other
property, and the water can be turned on/off with spigots. Pump house is
about 108'from our house, and 150' to other property.
Actual pictures of pump house are at
http://mindtab0.tripod.com/images/pump/index.htm
~~~~~added info
Wanted to add a quick clarification: the other property, we used to rent from the landlord (in which house we live in right now). The well house is outside the fenced in area, still on the 5 acres though, right in the middle between the two properties. We live in a rural area and it's a private well.
When we rented (and lived) at the other property, water was never a problem. The landlord would get the electric bill, and we would give him half the money to cover what we used. The electric meter and main panel box is still on the pole at the other property; they are just not turned on.
And yes, I can see that if I do somehow manage to divide the usage (by which I mean, the electric usage) to each property, that the new owner would have to agree with us to share the bill in case of pump replacement/or repair down the road.
I wrote to the county to find out about legalities. Mainly, am interested if the separation can be done without having to put in another well, or pump. If it can be done electrically, and by which means.
I live in Hinkley, Ca on a 5 acre property (san bernardino county, southern
california).
I wish to parcel out the property in 2-1/2 acres each. It's already divided by
fence in two properties. There is only one pump which provides water to both
sides of the property. Thus, there is only one electric bill.
Ultimately, I need to separate the electric bill for the pump usage for each
property in turn --once I divide the property in half, on the books. I am
looking to sell the other 2-1/2 acres and allow for the owners to have their
usage of water on their own electric bill.
What do I need to attach to the pump: a switch, relay, or what? How do I go
about it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Specifications of current setup: Franklin 4" Submersible Pump Motor, 1HP
230Hz 8A (max amp 9.6) 0.75KW SF1.4 3450RPM, Model 2801084915. This is
connected to top of well. A connection line goes from here to some sort of
switch or something (on cover writing has Square D Class 9013 Ser B, Type
FSG2, Cut on:30, Cut off:50...230V 2PH 3PH 1/4DC). Under this is a Norgen 0-
160PSI gauge (reading shows 35psi). Breaker box from outside the pump
house also connects here. (breaker is 30A 240v) which in turn connects to
Main Panel. Water pipe continues to a "Hays Pumps" model 266 Diaphragm
Well Tank (85 gallons, max working 100PSI, Factory 38PSI, Drawdown 23gal).
Water pipe is divided in a 'T'. One goes to our house, the other goes to other
property, and the water can be turned on/off with spigots. Pump house is
about 108'from our house, and 150' to other property.
Actual pictures of pump house are at
http://mindtab0.tripod.com/images/pump/index.htm
~~~~~added info
Wanted to add a quick clarification: the other property, we used to rent from the landlord (in which house we live in right now). The well house is outside the fenced in area, still on the 5 acres though, right in the middle between the two properties. We live in a rural area and it's a private well.
When we rented (and lived) at the other property, water was never a problem. The landlord would get the electric bill, and we would give him half the money to cover what we used. The electric meter and main panel box is still on the pole at the other property; they are just not turned on.
And yes, I can see that if I do somehow manage to divide the usage (by which I mean, the electric usage) to each property, that the new owner would have to agree with us to share the bill in case of pump replacement/or repair down the road.
I wrote to the county to find out about legalities. Mainly, am interested if the separation can be done without having to put in another well, or pump. If it can be done electrically, and by which means.
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