Hello,
I just found the forum. It looks like a great site. I am just starting a big project and will have a ton a questions. Were trying to turn a cabin into a house...
The first step is to install a well. The PO's had a line running to the lake. We planned on installing a well but had hoped to use the lake water for a few weeks but found that the line to the lake is clogged. So were pushing to have the well done ASAP.
Were having a tough time selecting a contractor. We had three quotes and called four companies. Two were similar and one was a few grand higher. The pump components were sized larger than the other two. He also said that he uses a different drilling method that gives a better seal between the casing and bedrock. They also quoted 7 gpm vs. 5.
I should mention it will eventually have 1 1/2 baths and a kitchen and I never had a house with a well.
So here are my questions:
Two companies based the quote in 5 GPM. the other was 7. Do I need 7?
Do I need a 1/2 hp pump or 3/4 (submersible)? I assumed the well will be under 200 feet based on the four surrounding neighbors.
22 gallon tank or 44?
Anything else I should ask or have done?
None of the companies include (or wanted) to dig the trench, not of them connect plumping or electrical.
I just found the forum. It looks like a great site. I am just starting a big project and will have a ton a questions. Were trying to turn a cabin into a house...
The first step is to install a well. The PO's had a line running to the lake. We planned on installing a well but had hoped to use the lake water for a few weeks but found that the line to the lake is clogged. So were pushing to have the well done ASAP.
Were having a tough time selecting a contractor. We had three quotes and called four companies. Two were similar and one was a few grand higher. The pump components were sized larger than the other two. He also said that he uses a different drilling method that gives a better seal between the casing and bedrock. They also quoted 7 gpm vs. 5.
I should mention it will eventually have 1 1/2 baths and a kitchen and I never had a house with a well.
So here are my questions:
Two companies based the quote in 5 GPM. the other was 7. Do I need 7?
Do I need a 1/2 hp pump or 3/4 (submersible)? I assumed the well will be under 200 feet based on the four surrounding neighbors.
22 gallon tank or 44?
Anything else I should ask or have done?
None of the companies include (or wanted) to dig the trench, not of them connect plumping or electrical.