JohnD2007
New Member
Hello,
Newbie here,
Am considering (attempting) pulling my 1/2 HP submersible pump (9 yr old sta-rite J series) from
my apprx 80' water well, alone.
The last time I pulled, & replaced pump, we were a 3 man crew. Is it possible, to construct
a tripod, and are there elevators & slips, for pulling 1" PVC (200 psi) pipe as a DIY, one
man job? I'm also no electrician, but have bought a volt meter. From testing at control
box, seems a blown/burnt pump (from nearby recent lightning strike) is likely the problem.
As of 3 yrs ago, my home has been on a city water system, so I'm not in a bind for water
inside, just my landscape is thirsty. Few tomato plants, shrubs, & hedges, etc.
This well still has the original 1" PVC pipe in it. I'm not a hundred percent sure yet that the
9 yr old pump is bad, my elec pwr chord could be parted, etc. With the PVC being 29 years
old, (well drilled 1981) should I go ahead and replace it too, if I find the pump has to be replaced?
Any other grisled veteran advice for a rookie would be appreciated.
Thanks,
JohnD2007
Newbie here,
Am considering (attempting) pulling my 1/2 HP submersible pump (9 yr old sta-rite J series) from
my apprx 80' water well, alone.
The last time I pulled, & replaced pump, we were a 3 man crew. Is it possible, to construct
a tripod, and are there elevators & slips, for pulling 1" PVC (200 psi) pipe as a DIY, one
man job? I'm also no electrician, but have bought a volt meter. From testing at control
box, seems a blown/burnt pump (from nearby recent lightning strike) is likely the problem.
As of 3 yrs ago, my home has been on a city water system, so I'm not in a bind for water
inside, just my landscape is thirsty. Few tomato plants, shrubs, & hedges, etc.
This well still has the original 1" PVC pipe in it. I'm not a hundred percent sure yet that the
9 yr old pump is bad, my elec pwr chord could be parted, etc. With the PVC being 29 years
old, (well drilled 1981) should I go ahead and replace it too, if I find the pump has to be replaced?
Any other grisled veteran advice for a rookie would be appreciated.
Thanks,
JohnD2007