jendend New Member Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location PA Mar 13, 2012 #1 We just replaced the pump in our well. The water is brown, should we run it or wait? What is the most efficient way to get it to clear?
We just replaced the pump in our well. The water is brown, should we run it or wait? What is the most efficient way to get it to clear?
LLigetfa DIYer, not in the trades Messages 7,664 Reaction score 641 Points 113 Location NW Ontario, Canada Mar 13, 2012 #2 It depends on the well and the formation. Sometimes you run it hard continuously until it runs clear. Other times you run it hard for short periods and then let the well recover.
It depends on the well and the formation. Sometimes you run it hard continuously until it runs clear. Other times you run it hard for short periods and then let the well recover.
jendend New Member Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location PA Mar 13, 2012 #3 Thank you! I think we are going to do the alternate run, wait thinging.
