Dirty Well Water After A Rain? Here's A Scenario That I Didn't Expect.

This Water Well is in Need of Major Repairs!
We will be digging up the ground around the Casing. Fix the Main issue & Install a New Well Pump!
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[@joopterwijn]

You could use a bladder to try to straight it out and et least use the bladder to prevent dirt valling in the well while excavation !

[@MrSprintcat]

Thanks for the video. Don't let people slide on the payment. I tell people when I put a heating or air condition system in start saving for a new one and they looked at me like I got 10 heads. Cuz 15 years you're on borrowed time. Thanks for the video again

[@retroguardian4802]

Pretty cool seeing these different types of systems. Repaired wells my whole life and here theres always a well house with the tank right next to the well casing and never a metal casing. They may be against code here. We have many hand dug wells thought. I have 4 wells on my property of 30 acres. 3 are hand dug. They used to be seperate parcels. There is one company that grew pretty big and then went bancrupt. They installed hundreds of well systems with a burried pressure tank. Looked just like this set up but maybe the line is going else where to a basement or something. We can't have basements here. I only seen one in my life while out of state.

[@staym925]

I have same issue, after looking into the well and watching this video, now I know, thank you.

[@olinssercuevas1370]

Interesting video and information. Very nice explaining to the homeowner

[@GranjersGarage]

Wow! thats a 2" offset. good luck ever getting that pump out.

[@joecummings1260]

I've got one about 300 feet deep, Concrete slab on top, unknown age. Pretty sure the casing is broken, when it rains hard, water flows from the top of the casing. I don't use it for potable water, but I'd kind of like to fix it. Not sure if it's worth doing though, it's an industrial property and across the street was a huge strip mine, that became the municipal dump, and then was used for ash, broken concrete, and dirt. Then for the past 2 years they have been running triaxles in with clean fill every day about one truck every 30 seconds so that they can build 5,5 million sf of warehouses on it. I guess the chances are slim to none I'll ever get potable water out of it.

[@shannonconnely8682]

You might not want to take payments but think about finding a company who will loan to your possible customers so you dont lose business and the client gets what they need when they want it. A little more effort will make you a hero in your clients eyes.

[@crabmansteve6844]

Hey brother, I don't know how you explain to the customer, but what could really help them visualize the problem and better understand you would be for you to build a small scale model of a well, with pipe joints and everything that you can change (ie, misalign a joint) to show them a great visual representation of the issue. I'm in a different industry, but just the same as you, I go to homes for work orders and a small scale model has helped me immensely with customer education.

[@scottfrazier131]

That’s the dumbest thing I have ever heard

[@kcrailroader5297]

I would drop a tire inner tube into the open pipe and plug the pipe with that, then you could clean it out. You'd have to be creative on how to extend the valve stem.

[@vegasfordguy]

Don't ever take payments! It will usually bite you in the rear end! I like what you said, save up and you'll come back then. This should be the way it is with everything, if you don't have the cash then don't buy it!

[@allalphazerobeta8643]

If the banks and Credit Companies won't lend someone money, there's usually a reason. I don't need to find out for myself.

[@euonymus1980]

Hope there is a part two to this!

[@h2omechanic]

Definitely! My goal is to finish the job on Sunday. Great content! I have 3 videos to upload soon

[@euonymus1980]

@@h2omechanic Awesome! Looking forward to it!! I hope you hit your goal of 100k subs. You have really good content on water wells that can not be matched!

[@keithjurena9319]

Hooked already.

[@UQRXD]

And that's, that. Thanks for sharing.

[@DavidSmith-fr1uz]

I have the same problem with muddy water from my well near GSO, NC. It would be nice if you were close and could fix it. I don't need a payment plan.

[@donhutton2641]

Muddy rainwater is the least of the problem. Viruses and bacteria would be my concern.

[@blackout7615]

Probably owns a dog and has dog feces all over their shoes and gets tracked all over their house anyway. But if they found out dog shit was in their drinking water would still be ok with it. Dog people tolerate really gross stuff.

[@fhuber7507]

8:35 we can see 1/4 to 1/3 pipe diameter offset... Right there, I'd be recommending to bust the concrete pad, excavate to the lower pipe + down 1 more foot and then reline the thing as deep as possible. I doubt you can pull the 30 - 40 year old casing and replace it.

[@keithjurena9319]

Threads corrode much faster..and that high means lots of oxygen. I'd try to pack it off before excavation if you can get it past the break.

[@leavingcommunitstny3478]

I sure wish you were in south western NY.... $4500-5500 well at 165 ft. I was quoted $11k for the first 100 ft and 10 a foot there after! I need a well something fierce.

[@chrisveeder5152]

Was wondering if I can use water service line rated 250 psi my submersible pump

[@michaelnovak4258]

I've seen them run a tapered wedge to straighten it out then run 4" liner to bottom

[@kingtut5923]

I have a question , I see most bolts are on backwards, the ones you put in have the nuts on top.

[@peter-pg5yc]

I was a inhome sals person, I used a secondary company for credit. we always got paid..

[@extremegaming7025]

I would prefer you put the liner in dig that concrete up and dig until you can find the area of the broken pipe and then remove it and replace it with PVC then line it

[@miltie5]

Great video! I have a similar sediment situation going on in a well at 9,000 ft in the San Juans in Colorado. A 25 micron 4x10 filter clogs in 4 days but it slips past a 50 micron filter. I don't notice it getting worse after rains. 260' well. Water quality issues as well - sodium, TDS, manganese, sulfate. Trying to figure out if I need to do something to clean the well (jetting) or just go with the recommended RO system with an autoflush sediment tank style filter. Any suggestions?

[@h2omechanic]

Probably a Auto BackWash style filtration system. Geologically your area is different. Idk what type of sediment your trying to filter out

[@court2379]

If the sediment doesn't just stay suspended, a large metal tank should help. 1000-2000 gals Put the inlet at half depth and outlet on the opposite side of the tank at the top. Install a large clean out port at the bottom and flush it annually or however often is needed. If you used 20-40ft of 36in steel or plastic pipe, you could pressurize it and not have a second pump to pump out of the tank to the house. A pipe could also be set in or on the ground at a slight tilt, leaving more distance from the sediment and the outlet. The slow moving water would allow the sediment to settle out rather than dealing with filters.

[@jasonharper2601]

i have metal weel casing. i have to have a large filter to catch the crud

[@cm5838]

I have been a plumber since 97 and have never seen a data plate on a well, sometimes data is written inside the head. Almost all of my plumbing has been west coast though maybe it’s just not required there. As far as protecting the well while excavating we plumbers use an inflatable plug to water test sewer lines you can get them for up to a 6” pipe, they are generally called a donkey dick, when you see one you’d understand why they call them that. But they have a chain on them and an inflation tube both of which can be extended to suit your needs.

[@scottfrazier131]

Bro I hate to tell you but I can tell from how that customer was talking you ain’t never gettin paid off that one.

[@paulgatewood4061]

Really enjoy your content. I live in SW Missouri and the Sulphur smell is strong...particularly the hot water. Is there a remedy for this?

[@deltab115]

Might be the anode rod in the hot water heater breaking down and causing the sulphur smell. I believe H20 Mechanic has a video on that also.

[@londen3547]

@@deltab115 If the 2nd anode is magnesium, switch to aluminum will help. But that doesn't fix the problem of too much hydrogen sulfide in the well water. It won't come out with a water softener, best option is an RO unit.

[@MrBerto2828]

Sulfur filter with activated carbon and KDF

[@strangelee4400]

Stop summoning demons in your yards?

[@dirtcvma]

Our home is just at 2 years old and the last two heavy rains our water comes out looking like mud. Water treatment company (rhymes with mulligan) replaced the whole house filter two days later and water cleared up. Pretty sure there is infiltration occurring but not sure where. Seems odd for a Well barely 2 years old

[@h2omechanic]

The driller needed to set casing deeper. Watch my videos on Well Liners.

[@marisolmartinez2603]

My water comes out really get were on clay from what I understand but it comes out really dark and takes days for it to clear up. This might continue to be an on going issue after heavy rain any suggestions anyone? The prior owner used a well water company I end up calling them they suggested maybe another filter to go with the one I have to capture the clay idk is becoming a bit of a nuisance. I'm thinking of getting another opinion who do I call?

[@clarkwg247]

If the casing problem is 10' or less below grade, why not big a hole and replace casing?

[@h2omechanic]

Watch part 2 in the following video

[@TJS518]

Put rainx on the camera lens it's what I do with all my cameras works great 👍

[@h2omechanic]

That's a great idea 💡 you win the internet today! Taught me something new! Love it!!!

[@greghight954]

Don’t use on plastic lenses though or it will tarnish it

[@williamroberts4758]

Simple, just use a deflated mini basketball. Down the hole and air it up, you get the idea.

[@SjGemini98]

Bro lifting the lid just got bigger and bigger as he approached the lid 😂

[@nomusicrc]

People ask if they can make payments so they can only pay you once and skip the rest

[@rodmacisaac5963]

I have a dug well . I just replaced the foot valve, shallow well pump, check valve after the pump, new tank, and a new pressure switch. The problem I’m having is the pump runs for 1 second every 5 minutes. If I run water it does a normal 30-50 cycle. Then about 30 - 50 minutes later it does the 1 second short cycle again. Could the new switch be bad?

[@h2omechanic]

The tank might have too much air in it for the 30/50 switch. Needs 28psi max (when empty of water)

[@KASPERSKY707]

Im having a submersible pump system installed in a few weeks. They will drill the hole on the ground. Tired of all the problems that come with the 1HP vertical pump that i have. What is the best casing and process that i need to ask the people that will do the work? I want to make sure they dont cut corners.

[@h2omechanic]

There's over 5 different types of well construction across the U S. It totally depends on your region and the makeup of the ground in your area. Drillers local to you will know what to do. I just always tell people not to go with the cheapest quote. Good Drillers always charge more but will work harder to get a clean/clear product (water) for the customer.

[@KASPERSKY707]

@@h2omechanic The well repair guy that i use in Texas says that the old submersible pumps last way longer than the new ones that you buy now a days. Is that just a believe or true? I was thinking that the new pumps now are made better and more efficient.

[@h2omechanic]

@@KASPERSKY707 Your well guy is 100% correct. New pumps are lasting 7-14 years. Old pumps lasted 16-22 years. 1 major manufacturer makes 4 quality brands in 1 factory in Mexico. Unfortunately, it's what we get these days. I've seen the same thing in A/C heat pump systems. We truly are living in a throw away culture Unfortunately.

[@tracykey9227]

@@KASPERSKY707 Product quality and maintenance are ALWAYS the first to go when new CEOs come in; they have to show their "profit" worth to the board members, and unfortunately, EVERYTHING is now "engineered" to failure. Quality "impedes" profits. I have a side by side sears fridge in my kitchen that was made in 1991, a keepover from the previous house owner, and everything still works in it and its in great condition; you wont find ANYTHING that lasts that long any more. Ive got to pull my pump to install an external check valve, and I'm gonna drop my pump back down in my well, and it was installed years before I bought this house is 2005.

[@KASPERSKY707]

@@h2omechanic What submersible 4" pump do you recommend for a well down to 200 feet?

[@4486xxdawson]

Is there no device like a balloon plug , imagine a thick rubber sausage like inertube , you slide it down inflate to block any dirt from falling in , maybe i should invent this ?

[@bonnememoires]

dig down 6or 8ft cut off below bad spot put a drive shoe or sleeve on use a 7 0r 9 ft. piece of casing with a pitless adapter pour hole plug up to bottom of pitless adapter they had pitless adapters back in the 80s wonder why they did not use one? maybe grouting was not mandatory in that county back then.

[@h2omechanic]

Grouting was definitely required in N.c. & yes I'm going to do exactly what you said! Next week sometime!

[@bonnememoires]

@@h2omechanic thank you for your reply, i am sure the home owner will happy.

[@Keith_Mikell]

Did you go back or did he flake on you. I’m guessing he flaked.

[@ianmcnaney6528]

There's no way insurance will cover that. Faulty work from 40 years ago? It's an act of God that it lasted as long as it did.

[@MegaMarclar]

Payments... No, never. Homeowner can get a loan and pay on that.

[@johncuervo3019]

We charge 8500 minimum for a 200 foot well and the price is going up again. Dude may drill six foot over from that one and have a 600 foot well with less water

[@h2omechanic]

Very True! But we're just going to fix this one.

[@bonnememoires]

@@h2omechanic good idea i am shore the home owner will appreciate that

[@westhavenor9513]

When someone asks for a payment plan, that's when I tell them it's going to be COD only

[@wallaceloper637]

I hate it but I got county water. ( Iron Hill) just saying

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

ahahaha we lived with rusty water for decades when i was a kid.. iron is good for you

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

surface water intrusion is very bad

[@MichaelSmith-os1pp]

excavator lift the cement and then realign

[@Jerseyhighlander]

Nothing at all to say about that amateur hour electrical connection huh? Pump hook up wire is NOT allowed to be used outside the well casing, at all and it certainly isn't rated to make the connection back to the house & pressure switch.

[@Micko350]

Why are you calling a Bore a Well?! 🤔

[@roscoebanks3301]

RIP off 😢

[@rockyv180]

No such thing as act of nature language in an insurance policy. I would call this wear and tear, or earth movement. Not covered.

[@gitgit1995]

Get water from the city lol

[@markiusgalfordii9248]

I think you need a better camera l o l can't see shit really

[@bahopik]

You make me cringe every time you say "cement." Accent is a little off