rbhb2
New Member
Hi all. I am in the process of installing a 2" driven well in SE Virginia. I just punched through the hard clay layer and noticed that the pipe is damaged (wrinkled) just below the drive cap and is about to perforate. I will need to pull the pipe and replace it but my question is whether the pipe I used is low quality or if I was simply too rough on it? The pipe was (supposedly) galvanized SCH40 2" purchased at Home Depot. I used a sledge, but was careful and did not hit too hard. The drive couplings were not damaged and the pipe threads were okay. But the first 1/4" below the threads is bent/wrinkled and about to develop a crack. I hand dug the first 5 feet and drove the last 2 feet through the clay which was very tight and hardpacked. Do you think the Home Depot pipe was defective or low quality and should I switch to a jobber supplied pipe? Has anybody damaged pipe before? Now that I am through the clay the driving is easier, and I should only need to go another 11' through sand. I have a tripod and pipe driver set up and can forgo the sledge. Of course the problem is if I don't get adequate flow I may need to drive through another layer of clay. Thanks, RBH