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They offer their services to us farmers and we are very gratefull.
( beats the heck out of paying a well driller for a 330ft well that peters out after a few years compared to a 58 ft well that is still pumping strong and watering 3x the number of cattle)
Sometimes we hit water in the drift, sometimes not. My well is 320 foot. Pumps 100 GPM.
If it is going though pumps like that, it is not the the size and design for the project. A code violation in my state. Have them contact their health department.
I'd guess it's far too late now.
The worst part is that the guy with the sucky 650 foot well owns an apple orchard. Yikes!
Not always. But, I do go out and re-drill about three wells a mouth after people have ruined what they had. Start working below the well head and you better know what you are doing.
I have what is called a "deep well" the pump is way deep in the ground - will I still have a pressure gauge I can get to?
I have no idea how any of this works - but I know the water pressure is low because we can't even run a pressure washer at my house.
I have what is called a "deep well" the pump is way deep in the ground - will I still have a pressure gauge I can get to?
I have no idea how any of this works - but I know the water pressure is low because we can't even run a pressure washer at my house.
Thanks for all your info.
You should unless you have a underground pressure tank. Look around you tank. Tanks can go bad too. The best information you can get is from your local health department. And it is free. Also check for any filters that could be plugged.
Depth and produce of water wells. This is a big country so a "one size fits all" answer will never work. I am in Michigan, I have 50 foot wells next to 360 foot wells. This is due to the glacier activity. In an above post the "old driller" got a better well than the "pro". I happen to believe that is possible, if it was a few years back. Drilling, like everything else has changed over the years. The smaller wells were easier to know when water was there, due to the method of drilling. When the big mud/rotary rigs came out, they drilled SO fast that drillers did drill though water. It happened. Over the years the method adjusted to the new rigs. I know when I hit water because I use a de-sander and watch that. Others have their way. And sometimes it just isn't there. Drilling is an art, a science and little luck.
Note to Plumber26, What does a well mean to you???? It doesn't mean much to me. There are all sizes and types of wells. So, to give a "one size and type" answer helps no one. From the post above, tell me what you know about that well. Depth, static water level, screened or bed rock intake??? Is there a jet in the well?? What type of pump?? Submersible or the old jet pump. Could this set up have a AW8A??? Control box or BIAC in the motor?? The OP did not give this information. Would you please share??
Oh I never go past the wellhead. If there is an issue ith a well from one of my customers, unless it''s something obvious, I don't waste my time. Always have them call the elly guy/gal.
Driller 1 suggested that I call someone out. Before I do that does anyone have any other suggestion?
I have a submersible pump. It is about 200’ deep with a regular pressurize tank (no bladder inside). The cut in/out is set at 35 to 55psi.
Oh I never go past the wellhead. If there is an issue ith a well from one of my customers, unless it''s something obvious, I don't waste my time. Always have them call the elly guy/gal.
I never said there was a problem. I just said it was funny. Wasn't trying to stir you. Just an observation.
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