rope or no rope?

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eod4647

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I've been reading different topics, and I've seen several comments that say not to use a "safety" rope/cable on a submersible pump. I'm just curious what the rational is for using one or not. I'm getting ready to pull a pump from about 30 feet. The downpipe has a crack or something. It has a rope on it, it's old, faded, etc. I figure on using the down pipe to pull it up, just curious about replacing the rope. Seems to make sense to me, but then again I've never been around wells before the last four years.

The pump being pulled has a PVC casing that is cracked at the top and otherwise open, used only for irrigation but when I build a new barn it will supply that. I plan to replace the pipe and wiring, fix the casing and add a well seal.

Thanks for the comments. I greatly appreciate the knowledge I've gained from this forum.

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I cannot imagine why using a "rope" would be discouraged, as long as the rope, (I would prefer a cable), does not rot so that it is ineffective for removing the pump.
 

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Thanks. That makes sense. I figured it was something like that. Hopefully I'll have little or no problems with the pump this weekend. There is just enough rope left above ground to tie it off. I need to get this shallow well fixed before I tackle the main well. That way I can at least fill buckets of water so I can flush toilets! when I tackle the main well.

When i do tackle the main well it will get a pitless adaptor and eventually get an extended casing and the pit will be filled back in.
 

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Using a rope as a safety line for the pump has never been a good idea.
As you can see with yours, it rots and falls apart, and it can cause more problems than it helps.

The use of a cable is a much better idea. If a safety line must be used, the use of stainless or galvanized cable would be a better way to go.


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