Easy SHALLOW WELL DRILLING Howto DiY drill 25 ft shallow well

[@71160000]

It always looks so easy on video. Here along the upper texas coast I hand drilled a couple of wells and lost a couple more trying. To start with the soil here is very hard clay with some small gravel after about five feet down. I tried the pvc with the notches in the end and it simply wore off the teeth. I had to take a steel 2" coupling and attach that to the end of the drill pipe. In my soil it takes all day to drill down 30' and if you stop the pipe moving it seizes up and you can't break it free. No removing it after drilling But with luck you can pull it up five or so feet to get your 1&1/4 pipe down below the end. The problem is at that level you're at the bottom range of most pumps so you get a very reduced flow. On mine it's four gallons or less per minute. You have to get at least a 2" line down with screen to use a jet pump to bring the water up in a higher volume. I needed more water to keep an acre and a quarter pond full and it tends to evaporate at a higher rate than four gallons a minute during dry summer months. On your pvc gluing you will have better connections if you use the cleaner on both pipe and coupling and let it dry for a couple of minutes and then apply the glue to both surfaces and put together quickly. Putting the glue over wet cleaner simply weakens the glue.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey 711, Thank you for watching! your experience and comments are appreciated! Thanks again for watching!!

[@riverrat7529]

same here digging in hard clay, gravel and some rocks this water jet would not work. I almost had to start over because of a rock, but I got lucky. I broke the rock free with 12" pole and chisel and was able to bring it up with the auger

[@i..am..]

This is Florida sand. I have dug a pool sized pond in like 3 months doing 10 barrels a day during weekdays. It's nothing to dug into the sand here

[@clintonkim5075]

Good point! I'm going to try in Georgia a few weeks later.

[@71160000]

@@clintonkim5075 When I said use a steel coupling you have to take a bandsaw or grinder and cut the teeth into it but it works like a champ.

[@JayD6321]

If you use a six inch pipe with a T on the top, you can reclaim your water in a drum while you drill. Then you can add bentonite to your water to make "mud" which will lift your cutting out easier, and you'll be able to fit a 4" pipe down. When you put your 1" down the 4", you have room to dump pool filter sand around your screen and make your well last a lot longer. Pull the 4" pipe up to the top of your screen, and run hose water down the 4". Sand will settle and hold the pipe up. No need to pull any pipe out. Pour a bag of cement around the pipe at the top, and its fixed in place.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Jay, Thanks for watching. interesting comment

[@jinqusheng]

Great advice! Thanks!

[@epm8593]

Thank you, your video is a proof of concept I have been thinking for awhile.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gone2dmtns]

A master plumber told me to NEVER EVER use Teflon tape on the suction side of a pumping system. The tape has a tendency to strip off the threads as you tighten the coupling leaving an opportunity for air induction at the joint. You will never know it has been compromised but will suffer from lack of draw and some cavitation at the pump and possibly loss of head above the foot valve. I experienced that very problem but didn't know it until I put in a pressure tank and all my joints on the suction side of the pump started dripping when the pump was not running. I busted it all apart and used some liquid pipe dope suitable for the application and have been bone dry ever since. Hopefully this little tip will help someone avoid the problems that I had.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Mike, Thank you for watching. Nice comment and story. Thanks again for watching

[@jenniferpope9497]

By liquid pipe dope do u mean the kind for gas lines ect? Or pvc glue?

[@Jbaybi]

Thank you so much thank you for saving US A crap ton of time bro

[@northsneads3662]

Dude, my tractor hydraulics cavitate ever since i used teflon on the connections. I didnt know it was a no no

[@rocktech7144]

Said those words as i watched your vid. Should be using pipe dope.

[@sandrarichardson2713]

This was very helpful seeing each stage of this. It got confusing a couple of times but running back over it I think I have the steps down that I could do this. Really appreciate it any time someone takes time to video a project. I'm gonna try to tackle this before it gets hotter...in the 80's and 90's now. Oh well...pun intended. Jesus bless you much for your help.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Sandra, Thank you for watching! I admire your gumption!

[@Imwright720]

I like the pressure washer idea. I did mine with a standard garden hose. I was in water bearing sand at about 8’. I ended up with a 27’ well that has never run dry. It’s just irrigation but its clear and smells and tastes fine.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Gene, Thank you for watching! well done! Yes, this system is great for irrigation. Thanks again for watching!

[@unitynow2868]

How much further do I drill once I hit water bearing sand? I am down about 15 to 18" now.

[@Imwright720]

@@unitynow2868 I went until I couldn’t go any more. I wanted 40’ but at 27’ no more water was coming up. I’ve never run out.

[@CarolinaRealEstateGuide]

What did you do with your 2” pipe? Did you leave it in or remove it? I was going to cut some slots 5’ up the 2” and leave it in.

[@Imwright720]

@@CarolinaRealEstateGuide I dug down as far as I could then placed a 6” pipe in the hole. I almost got a 10’ er down. Then I used a garden hose to jet down a 4” pipe down 27’. I put a 1 1/2” pipe with a slotted filter then poured down 4-5 bags of small rocks. I pulled out the 4” slowly leaving behind the 1 1/2”. The 6” gave me a head start and we have a coral shelf at 6-10’ down. I had to dig through that before I could start. I tried without digging and couldn’t get through it. I tried multiple places. If you don’t have that problem don’t bother with a starter pipe.

[@Aubatron]

I find this so cool. Have you had one of these wells completed and used over a period of time to see how well it works for long term use?

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey aubatron, thank you for watching. yes works great into the third year now. Thanks again for watching!

[@hanipbuhay]

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[@whataguy7032]

When you are sinking the 2" pipe it would be easier to use two pipe wrenches facing the opposite directions so you can turn the pipe both ways without resetting a wrench. You can also lean on both of them to sink the pipe faster.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey whataguy, thank you for watching. thats not a bad idea! thanks for the tip. thanks again for watching

[@whataguy7032]

@@AtlanticDrain You're welcome! I built fences for 34 years before I retired and I used this method to pull up steel chain link posts that had just been driven into the ground instead of being poured in concrete. The only difference between methods is that I was pulling up on the wrenches and you would be pushing down...........Enjoyed your video but my place is too rocky to dig a well using your method. We had to go 81 feet through mostly shale.

[@dcsco]

I'm going to do this too, but I'm going to use two 12" strap wrenches instead of a pipe wrench, so I'll let you know how well that works. I'm pretty sure it works better than heavy awkward pipe wrenches.

[@kevkev5935]

This was awesome to watch. How does one find out how deep the water table is in their area?

[@FredWhetstine]

Great video! I’m in southwest Florida and will be doing the same thing for my lawn sprinkler system. I will be drilling (2) wells spaced 20’ apart, tying them together with a 1 1/4” PVC pipe with a tee fitting and then run the pipe to an above ground 3/4 HP shallow well pump. I was planning on using 1 1/4” pipe up through the 2” to tie to my 1 1/4” sand point. I noticed you used 1”. Will the 1 1/4” be a problem? The pump requires a 1 1/4” intake pipe. Also, I bought the mini sewer better. It seems that the holes are too small and I was thinking of drilling them to make the holes larger to get more water spray volume. Thoughts? Thank you.

[@ltp9113]

For good water in florida Tampa area how deep we have to go 35 feet or 40 feet. Also with check value can we put up or down? Value usually goes bad over years.

[@AtlanticDrain]

@@ltp9113 hi ltp, Sulphur water in Tampa area 7-35 feet. Drinking water is a lot more deep. Idk how much more.

[@ltp9113]

Thank you. Also with check valve ot is good idea to put near pump or at well point? Thanks

[@AtlanticDrain]

@@ltp9113 can put either place but, check valve designed for install above well point underground.

[@givenmutonga3594]

You're a good teacher. Send a list of materials and equipment required.

[@AtlanticDrain]

@@givenmutonga3594 hi given, Thank you for watching. Thank you for the compliment. The list of materials is on the video in step 3. Thanks again for watching! 😀

[@kurtisloew108]

Nice vid! exactly what I want to do at my house for lawn and garden watering. Thank you!

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Kurtis, Thank you for watching!

[@gonzarb93]

Hello sr, i don't understand how you get out the Sand of the first tube. Thanks!

[@duriancacaoboy964]

I had Shallow well installed year ago in Clearwater Florida. Installer indicated 19ft deep. Water has odor, copper color and lab testing reveal . higher salt content than I expected. I want to use in garden. What might be solutions to get better water?

[@AtlanticDrain]

hi durian, thank you for watching. only thing i can think of right off hand would be to aerate the water by making a cascading water fall and holding tank. then, spray /water your garden. maybe add a filter too. let me know if you come up with something different

[@classiccorvetteguide9147]

I recognize these Florida plants! How much was the total project?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Classic, Thank you for watching. I dont remember exact prices. pipe and fittings were about $40 dollars or so. The shallow well pump was just under $200. Thanks again for watching!

[@rogerdodger5415]

Great video! Thanks! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 ✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@AtlanticDrain]

Thanks for watching!

[@Nonyabusiness911]

Watching these videos make me want to attempt it again. This time I would use galvanized pipe and a jack hammer. I believe I could drive it down 40-50 ft. I could use 3/4” pvc and water beside it to clear the path and even make it easier.

[@AtlanticDrain]

You can do it!

[@bryanroberts7804]

I’ve ran into clay/hard pan at around 8 feet. I used a Jetter to get that far but it won’t the the clay/hardpan.i think I saw a video of you using a 2” trash pump. Do you think the pressure from the trash pump would punch through the clay?

[@AtlanticDrain]

hi bryan, thank you for watching! Be sure you have cut teeth into 2" pipe. you may have to cut slowly, dislodging small plugs of clay then jetter to desolve / break up clay plug. thanks for watching!

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey bryan, even better yet, put some 1" down inside 2" with teeth on the end as so it will help break up the plugs just dont force it. simply turn 1 " after dislodging a plug with 2"

[@jregamey]

So I have 2 inch 50 feet down. I messed up on the drill end can't get it down anymore. But still head one one inch down 80 feet super easy. Going more to hit aquafier soon. Then pull up install well point and stuff back down. I got loads of water coming out of 2 inch. I got to pull up 2 inch so earth seals into one inch. What can I pour down to seal? Or help seal. I'll up load videos now

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey jacob, thank you for watching! i just watched your video. you need to use pipe reducers or, what is called a no hub. its a rubber boot and they come in various sizes. you can get a 2"x 1.5" and then put a piece of 1.5 " over the 1" pipe, Then get a 1.5" x 1 inchno hub , tighten down both and you will have a sealed well pipe. all water will flow thru the 1 " pipe. hope this helps and thanks again for watching

[@zod5966]

Is it possible to drill too deep? For example if the water table is 25' deep but you put the well point at 40' just to be safe, will it still work?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey zod, Thank you for watching. The pocket has a ceiling and a floor. When you get into the pocket, it will drop thru to bottom with little to no resistance and stop. So, if you have a high ceiling, it could drop that far and it would still pic up water up to 25 ft underground( maybe 30 if your lucky). Remember water will seek it's own level. So it would still work very well. Thanks again for watching!

[@zod5966]

@@AtlanticDrain Thanks much for the reply. I ask because when pounding a metal sandpoint into the ground you can see when you hit water. Especially by dropping a string down to test for wetness. With your method you are introducing the water with the pressure washer so you cant actually see when you hit the water table. Wondering how you know when to stop?

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey zod, again, if drilling by hand with pressure water, the drill shaft assembly will suddenly, drop down further into the ground with little to no effort once the drill assembly hits a water pocket. thank you for the comment and follow up questions.

[@robertjohnson3548]

In a perfect world this works. Not in my world. Two pipe wrenches on each side you twist and turn.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Robert, Thanks for watching. Yes, 2 pipe wrenches would work as well. You could use your hands, arms and upper body to twist back n forth. Once you get the hang of using your foot and leg, one pipe wrench works pretty good. Thanks again for watching.

[@jorgejelicic8525]

great video, very well explained. Thanks. Can you tell me which location where you at?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Jorge, Thank you for watching! Location is north central Florida near the St John's river and Ocala national forest.sand, peatmoss, crustacean layer water pockets. Thank you again for watching!

[@ricksmith1574]

What will this water be used for? Drinking bathing? Gardening? Also what state was this drill? Great video. Thank you

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Rick, thank you for watching. Where to start?! Drilled just outside of Ocala national forest near St John's river, Florida. I don't use it for drinking water but I use for everything else. Nice n clean clear fresh water. Dishes, shower, wash clothes, water plants , wash car, wash solar pavilion and all panels. Water tests are free at Walmart. Some stores charge 10 bucks. Thanks again for watching!!!!

[@appledrains]

Water!!!!

[@bgworms9]

Hi sir your video is great and you make it look so easy. My problem is im about 10ft down on my 2in casing and its stuck. i cant get to move at all even with a big pipe wrench. im using the mini jetter just like the one your using with pressure machine. cant seem to fig ure out what im doing wrong. im in so florida. can you over any advice?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Thomas, thank you for watching! did you start with a 4inch pipe? 8-10 feet of 4" pipe will soften up the tuff layers of peat moss which has been under ground for thousands of years. it will loosen the peat, sand and soil as so when you insert the 2" pipe drill it will not seize up. The ground around your 2" drill is to tight. a suggestion would be maybe try and drill using a 4" pipe ( with mini jetter) around the existing 2" drill pipe. if you can get the 4" pipe down over the length of 2" pipe, you will be able to continue drilling with the existing 2" drill, just keep adding sections. 2" pipe will drill without a problem once you have installed a 8-10 foot section of 4" pipe over , around the 1st section of 2" drill pipe. Thanks again for watching

[@freevideos051]

Thanks for info, have a great day

[@ipwee]

Thank you for the tutorial. My situation is a bit different as the site is 1500 feet away from any kind of vehicular access. And I will be cutting through serpentine rock and sandstone. The good news about the site is it is 400 feet above the house. I will be able to gravity feed to the house IF I hit a viable source of water. Wish me luck.

[@AtlanticDrain]

good luck arf thank you for watching!

[@andrewrivera4029]

Any luck?

[@authorscottblack]

Thank you for the video, question, will this work for a deep well or is the process different for each? I need a well for a new home build, in central Florida. Thanks for any advice!

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Scott, Thank you for watching. IDK the answer to your inquiry. You will have to keep on watching deep well videos from Florida! I think the methods are simalar but, you may need beefed up drill pipe to go down over 30 feet. AND / OR a MUD PUMP that had super high volume of water going down into / thru drill pipe. THANKS AGAIN FOR WATCHING!!!

[@HRoy-ot7hy]

Excellent video. Thanks! How much gpm one can expect from a well like this in central Florida? Between 5-20 gpm?

[@bryanroberts7804]

How would you add a pit less adapter with the 2” pipe in the way? Ideas?

[@AtlanticDrain]

hi bryan, Im not sure what you mean. 1" pipe slides thru 2" pipe very well. the couplinks O.D is 1- 1/4" check valve and well point fit really well inside 2" PIPE ALSO.Thanks for watching

[@manzey8366]

can just using the 10' pipe for digging work?..am planning on attaching the small pipe to a submersible pump

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Manzey, Thank you for watching. sounds very DiY! IDK if it would work. Thanks again for watching!

[@BawkBawkBawk666]

after installation, will you ever need to reclean the perforated 2 inch pipe? willl it get plugged up with sand over time?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Sean, thanks for watching. sooner or later. So far after one year it's working just fine. I pulled out the 2 " pipe right away. Some people do not do that. Thanks again for watching

[@peteragnesi5871]

Where can I buy this "mini jet"? Can't seem to find one like is described here anywhere.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Pete, thank you for watching.its called, Sewer mini jetter nozzle and it is sold on Amazon Thanks again for watching!

[@peteragnesi5871]

@@AtlanticDrain Thanks very much....excellent video, much appreciated!

[@treestvv6168]

could i do this and run a samll cabin

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Tree, you sure can!

[@neogator26]

Very nice. I live in a city so I am working on checking my municipality rules regarding digging my own well to get free water. I'll need to know if I have to hide the well when I dig it. lol

[@sonsofliberty3081]

Look up wishing wells. You can cover your well with it and make it a flower planter and no one know.

[@neogator26]

@@sonsofliberty3081 So sneaky, I like it!

[@parkerssafes]

screw the rules

[@Messymy]

Have been wondering if you have a shed, garage, maybe taller crawl space, could you slowly drill one if these. Would maybe check aquafer maps to see water levels first.

[@neogator26]

@@Messymy I have a 2 story shed in my back yard and was pondering the same thing. lol

[@royfulk3255]

So again with similar videos I have one question. If the well casing is only 20' feet deep, and your well point is deeper than that, then won't the well point clog with debris?

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey roy, thank you for watching. Micro slots. seems to be working trouble free, no clogs still today. its been three or 4 maybe 5 years since i installed this shallow well system. no problems. thanks again for watching. let me know if you find other methods.

[@alexissanchez1308]

Great explanation I think I can do this thank you.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Alexis, Thank you for watching!

[@iandalrymple7255]

That 1 inch slid down wonderfully.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Ian, Thank you for watching!

[@nuthinfancy78]

Great vid! I’m giving this a shot this winter for some irrigation

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Bocca, Thank you for watching! perfect for irrigation. thanks again for watching

[@randybeeson3424]

I know this is 3 years old but it seems leaving the 2 inch pipe in would be better, certainly easier. Thanks for the video!

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Randy, thanks for watching

[@jtassoni8765]

Nice that you have sand to go through. Good job!

[@AtlanticDrain]

thanks!

[@idk8964]

What size pressure washer is required?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey some guy, thank you for watching. I used a 3100 psi. Of course, higher psi is better... Thanks again for watching

[@skaflagoon]

Jerry Garcia! I missed you. Welcome back.

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey ska, More to come!

[@cutweldngrind]

160ft is where my water table is at and sure wish is was shallow. I have seen other youtubers go 200ft with home made rigs which is intresting too.

[@michaelcohen9363]

what video did you see that??

[@TheMilord.]

I used the same method in Florida, I got 21ft down and it just stuck down there, won't go down, do you have any advice please?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi slether, you're right there! If you have pressure water pressure washer and a jetter going down through your 2-in pipe and you have teeth on the end of your 2-in pipe that should loosen up and you are right there just cut a little bit more and you'll be down in a pocket of water remember, most pumps will not lift more than 25 ft. Good luck in finishing your drilling.

[@TheMilord.]

@@AtlanticDrain thank you, I was a little panic because the 2-in pipe so hard to turn looks like something hold it, I even used a chain wrench still can't turn the 2- in pipe and I have teeth on the pipe. Even White sand don't come out no more, just clear water from the pressure washer come out the 2-in pipe. I don't want to give up on my 21ft, I think it's stuck on something.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Maybe you should check n see 🙈 f you are in the water pocket at 21 feet. Put a tape measure down into pipe all the way to bottom. See where the water mark is at n your tape. Put a nice rag into one end of your one inch pipe ( or a cap), one that won't come out easily . Stick the pipe all the way down into the 2 " pipe, it will push water out of the top of your 2" pipe. Remove 1 inch pipe, Put tape measure back down into 2 " pipe. See 🙈 f water level has changed. If water level is the same, you may already be in the water pocket!!!

[@TheMilord.]

@@AtlanticDrain thank you I am going to try that

[@jerryhinna8573]

Good job guys a real good video

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Jerry, Thank you for watching!

[@randylenart9674]

I have never seen anybody put the check valve down in the ground on a shallow well always rite at the pump how will you change it when it goes bad if you were in a area where you had to winterize you can pull off the check valve and let the water drain back into the ground

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Randy, Thank you for watching. its preference mostly but, I like it in the water pocket area mostly because -- it will hold the prime to the pump better than up high. water below the check valve can possibly develop a small air gap just under neath the valve. if it get s to much air, it is next to impossible to prime the pump without filling the pipe with water. Thank you again for watching

[@johnwerner7194]

How do you know when you hit the water I'm down 32 ft got white sand but I'm just not sure I didn't put any cross holes in that 2-inch pipe Central Florida

[@johnwerner7194]

Guess I'm just getting a little confused I'm pumping water in and I'm seeing water come out with white sand

[@baileysconstruction7898]

You really need to prime and glue both sides of the joint or it will fail eventually

[@BadBoy-mm6uw]

My question is if your digging for pure water does the water your pumping in not contaminate it

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey bad, Thank you for watching. They have a free test at walmart. just ask

[@jrneff9773]

where can i buy the mins jet for pressure washer?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Jr, Thank you for watching. Purchased online. Key word mini jetter pressure washer. 👍

[@mikejacobsen4820]

Always glue both sides of a joint , If it blows apart that will be where it is

[@AtlanticDrain]

hi jacob, thanks for watching.

[@shawng8432]

Enjoyed the video! Yes, prime both sides. Also, wrap your Teflon tape clockwise so when you tighten the connection the tape stretches and does not bind while trying to unwind.

[@ChronicBongitis420]

And don't twist it

[@shawng8432]

If air leaks, you lose the vacuum. It will need to be primed again before drawing a vacuum and pumping water. That will be a reoccurring problem. There’s always a correct way, and then a lot of other ways too, no big deal.

[@lawcarleed8629]

How to make well point at home

[@meowsoftware7258]

Hi... it's possible to use 1/2" pipe for drilling shaft ?, my water table is only about 2-8 meters deep, and it's feasible to use pressure water from another shallow well pump for drilling ?, it's only 10-20 liters per minute

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Meow, Thank you for watching. You can try 1/2 inch but, II don't think its possible with out using the 2" pipe for drilling. you can use the water from your other shallow well. a pressure washer doesn't use much water. Thanks again for watching!

[@craigwarner3409]

I am ready to start. How can I tell when water is found?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Craig, Thank you for watching. you will know you are in a pocket of water because it becomes VERY easy to drill and your drill pipe goes down thru the ground like going thru BUTTER... thanks again for watching.

[@sirbuleletideas1137]

One man power to drill.

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey sir bulelet, Thank you for watching!

[@sirbuleletideas1137]

@@AtlanticDrain I'm learning from you brother.

[@briantrickett8226]

@AtlanticDrain - I am in Massachusetts, have a beaver pond about 400 feet off my property and a very damp yard. I drilled down to 15 feet and got water flowing but not enough volume. The water sits about 5 or 6 below the surface. Do you suggest going deeper? How do I know when I am in good water? This is only to run an irrigation system for my lawn. HELP PLEASE and Thank You!!!

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Brian, Thank you for watching. remember, water seeks its own level. sounds like the beaver pond has made a hydro static table - how many gallons do you get?

[@michaelball869]

why not leave the 2 inch in the ground as it was.

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey micheal, thank you for watching! you can leave 2 inch in ground. maybe just pull it up as so well point is exposed in water pocket. otherwise, the 2 inch will not let enough water in around your well point thanks again for watching!

[@dyoung2437]

Are you carrying water in a tank or something for the pressure washer.

[@vadadofthr3357]

I think ideally if you could pull the 2" up over the top of the well screen the rest of the tube could stay and act as a standpipe....or better yet have some type of a wedgewire 2" as a prescreen for the well point.

[@LygerTheCLaw]

i feel like there is a filter screen missing from that well point. to me it seems like those inlet ridges are going to get clogged up in no time. i saw someone use a filter sock on a similar installation.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey lyger, Thanks for watching. 3 years ( so far) and no issues. Thanks again for watching!

[@CaucasianHebrew]

Will this work in a clay ground?

[@AtlanticDrain]

hi cuacasianH, Thankyou for watching. Its not as EASY but, you can use this method in cllay. How deep are you needing to drill? what state or area of the world are you thinking about drilling for a shallow well? Thanks again for watching!

[@CaucasianHebrew]

@@AtlanticDrain thanks for the reply and great video. I'm in SE North Dakota which the state maps shows the ground is "loams and clay loams". I just want a shallow well for starters. I have the sandpoint, pipes, couplings, hand pump etc.. But I rather dig and have the pvc barrier around the well pipe rather than drive the posts. Any suggestions?

[@snaffew3856]

this works great in fl, but would never work ion areas where glaciers have advanced and retreated...glacial till is full of rocks, boulders and clays.

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey snaf, thank you for watching. yep, works great in florida. easy. thanks again for watching!

[@liquidean]

Where does the water come from for the mini jetter?

[@pws3878]

Either he's drawing from a portable holding tank or water supply from a nearby house. I'm having to run 400' of garden hose to the neighbor's outside faucet. I'm in NC and catching hell trying to get the 4" pipe through clay. 3' to go.

[@pws3878]

Also meant to say wherever the water is, it's feeding a pressure washer that feeds the mini jetter.

[@AtlanticDrain]

👆what he said!

[@The.Chiefman]

FYI. Small thing I think you put the teflon tape around the wrong way on the threads. You want to wind it on so that the tape is wound on with the threads same direction so it does not unwind as you place the other fitting on. You way will work as well but its not as secure and may loosen when you tighten the thread. Good Work

[@teeanahera8949]

I was watching for that too but I think they knew what they were doing. There was plenty of competency shown here.

[@Marvinfj32]

@@teeanahera8949 it was the wrong way.

[@colavaughan7971]

righty tighty - lefty loosey. IE righty, clockwise for the tape and then the fitting.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi chiefman, thank you for watching and sharing

[@tonym2302]

Video was helpful but it seems alot of stuff got edited. Got down 20 feet and the jetter got stuck and I can't get it out .The jetter hose must have gotten damaged because it has no pressure now and I have no clue what to do because I can't get the last 10 foot to move. I'm pretty sure if I did get the last 10 feet down I wouldn't be able to insert the 1 in piping into the 2 in with the jetter hose inside and don't know if I should cut it. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey antonio, thanks for watching. 1st , put on safety glasses. then, send another hose down beside the falty hose. PULL sand out with jetter as you go down the shaft. you will eventually get down the 20 feet as so you can remove the old hose. then, be careful as not to let jetter extend beyond end of drill pipe. you will then be able to drill and add a section of pipe to get down the 30 feet. the key is not to let your hose get down beyond drill teeth. mark your hose with tape at the 19-20 foot depth. thanks again for watching

[@wazowski6709]

Is that Chuck from Apple Drains?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi WAZ, Thank you for watching. Sounds like him....

[@davemi00]

Did you put the Check Valve, Upside Down ??

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey tree, thank you for watching! check valve is installed correctly with proper direction of flow thru check valve. system works great ! Thanks again for watching.

[@Marvinfj32]

I saw that too.

[@wolfheart2443]

How does one know how to find water underground?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Wolf, Just look around you. It's that easy. Is there a river near by? Or a pond, a lake? How far above the water source are you? These sources would be a good reference of depth for shallow wells. EG: you are 12 feet above the level of the nearest water source. You will hit water easily by 15 feet. I can't say this works but n the desert or something like that...thanks again for watching!

[@cjb9754]

I live nearby in Silver Springs FL, the forest side. For the last three decades I see OLD 2" wells with jet pumps on top and the water is ALWAYS delicious. And now 6" casings are required with submersible pumps - almost ALL these wells have rancid iron and sulfur water. It's become the most dishonest business around. The drillers have people duped that the deeper the well, the better the water. On the contrary. Why do all the old shallow wells have the BEST water? Because as you've proved on video, it's NOT far down. But the drillers would go broke if people knew this. I'm living in a place where the previous owner was told water was 275' down. After drilling a s#^++! well, the driller tried to sell him water treatment systems, etc. I bought the place and go through lots of filters. I found your video and am convinced I can do this. My big question is: how do you know where to drill that hole?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey C JB, Thank you for watching. its more hit and miss for drilling. but more often than not, about 25 feet down is the water pockets. have you seen any other shallow wells near by? Thanks again for watching.

[@hashimorakzai]

Good and practical video its helpful

[@AtlanticDrain]

Thanks for liking

[@jsnthurst1]

My 1/2 horsepower pump says to use 2 inch downpipe. Did yours say 1" or did you just use 1" anyway?

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey jsn, no mine does not say 2 " pipe use for water draw. thank you for watching!

[@lancerudy9934]

Great video 😊

[@AtlanticDrain]

Thank you for watching Lance.

[@johnjamrowski7505]

Could I just pull up the 2 inch pipe eight feet then cut the pipe leaving the rest in place. That way the 11/4" well point and pipe will be beyond the 2 inch pipe.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey John, Thank you for watching. Yes you sure can! drill your total depth, insert 1-1/4 well point, pull back 2 " pipe 5-8 feet. Thanks again for watching!

[@nhojcam]

what? no primer on both sides of the joint?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey John, Thanks for watching & your comment! glad to see your paying attention! I did edit out the part saying" that point is controversial"... Ive seen web sites that do strength tests and in some, no primer had more strength. GO FIGURE? :)

[@Marvinfj32]

Or solvent on a cpl. of them. 1 side only

[@chrisroth8935]

Wow everybody’s a critic geez. Funny running across you on TickTock . How are you doing down there? What part of Florida are you in? Have you got a house on that land yet . I need to drill a well myself. But it’s in Kentucky very rocky.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Chris, Thanks for watching . Yeah it's easy drilling here in Florida. No house, Camp sites. With a Solar Power Station Right in the middle of it! Power from pavilion to power poles @ each camp site.

[@chrisroth8935]

@@AtlanticDrain cool. I just bought 50 acres in Kentucky. Trying to decide what to do with it.

[@twheeler7747]

My only big question is...where did you get the water to feed the pressure washer? Other question is...you think this will work in North Florida?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi T, Thank you for watching. Use 2 each 30-50 gallon trash cans, fill with watre gravity feed with hose to pressure washer. North Florida, Yes! Thanks again for watching

[@jonathansimmonds5784]

I wish folks who make KZbin videos would watch them like I do, with no sound, they'd soon learn how to make really good instructional videos....

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Johnathon, Thank you for watching!

[@KlusterFux]

Are you drilling in sand? What about in dirt?? Or on a mountain? Can you find water there? Thanx

[@holyyousef9793]

of course water is below every surface. worldwide.

[@echopeus22]

this method wont work with rock - Dirt, silt, sand is best - the more clay the less likely this will work

[@gone2dmtns]

The water table is usually pretty low in the mountains. My property is in the Appalachians and I had to drill 345 feet to hit an aquifer. If you're lucky and have an underground spring then water can be gravity fed to a cistern. I haven't heard of too many shallow wells in the upper elevations.

[@jiggjohns1028]

I plan on doing the exact same thing jetting with a pressure washer I learned from watching this video this coming weekend but hopefully 25’ will be good enough for a pitcher pump here in North Florida 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Swamp, Thank you for watching. YEH!pitcher pump, That should work good.

[@dancompagnari4946]

So did you get it to work in northern Florida? In Indiana I put in two wells myself in very sandy soil for 13 feet then 10 or so feet of clay and river rock. I used a sand point and a big sledgehammer. Both was 35 feet deep with water in the pipe at 17 feet deep. I just bought raw land in Suwannee county Florida and it’s nice sandy soil like back in Indiana so I’m hoping to have success again. I dug down 7 feet with a shovel with very little effort.

[@jiggjohns1028]

@@dancompagnari4946 I got to a little over 25’ and still clay 🤬 I’m going to try and move locations but I can’t go to far from where I’m at.

[@dancompagnari4946]

@@jiggjohns1028 I’m surprised you hit clay from what I have heard it’s usually just sand , I hope I don’t have to deal with clay again cause the two wells I put in up in Indiana I had to pound through more than 10 feet of that and it will ruin a sand point and pipe and couplers if you don’t watch it really close. I always use a sacrificial piece of pipe say 6 inches of pipe right above a drive coupler as it really does help plus that way when the drive cap becomes stuck to the pipe it won’t be stuck to your actual well pipe. If you know it’s just sand you can probably get by without a sacrificial piece but I have not been that fortunate. I’m in Suwannee county, where are you?

[@jiggjohns1028]

@@dancompagnari4946 Bradford

[@jefflewis8956]

Is it just me, but didn't you put the check valve on backwards after you just got through explaining about the arrow facing up, towards the surface.I understand a check valve works. When you quit pumping water, the weight of the water takes over the pressure of the spring and closes the valve, therefore making the pump easier to prime

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Jeff, its kinda hard to see the arrow but, I did put it in correctly. Thank you for watching!

[@barbararuta8076]

why not put check valve up by the pump? then you can replace it when it goes bad

[@chrismylonas764]

The pump works harder to prime if the main suction line is empty, it's easy to pressurize the pump with the foot valve at the bottom and the suction line us full.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Wayne, Thank you for watching! Ive gotta go with your experience. do you drill ground water SHALLOW wells or fresh water DEEP wells? thanks again for watching!

[@JayD6321]

@@AtlanticDrain If your check valve is at the screen and gets stuck closed, which does happen, you lose your well. Its not like a packer system you can pull up and replace unless you plan on doing a double well screen in a jacket. A check valve above ground is repairable and does the same thing. A ball valve installed before the check valve allows you to close the well off so you can replace the check valve and not lose prime. It also allows you to bypass the check valve and pressurize the well to "make" it if it clogs with sediment, or to sanitize the well.

[@jenniferpope9497]

@@JayD6321 I’m new to this and trying to understand what u are saying about bypassing the check valve and pressurizing ur well to “make” it or sanitize it. Can u explain this plz? Thx

[@JayD6321]

@@jenniferpope9497 If you put an access point to your well pipe somewhere before your check valve, pump, manifold, etc., you can run pressurized water down the well if sediment has clogged the screens. Normally I put something I can screw a garden hose to. Thats called "making" the well. You can also pour bleach down your well to sanitize it, but theres more to it than just pouring down the well. And it really only works good if you have a submersible pump.

[@cinepost]

Where do I get one of the jet tips for the hose?

[@void_dweller7851]

Sewer jet tip for 1/4 inch hose off Amazon

[@cinepost]

@@void_dweller7851 got it!

[@void_dweller7851]

@@cinepost just put mine in the ground yesterday worked great. Measure and mark the length of quarter inch hose so it doesn't go further down than the in the ground and catch on the edge of pipe.

[@cinepost]

@@void_dweller7851 so was your casing 2” with th WellPoint at 1.5”?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Captain, Yes, great comment and point! If you look closely, you will see I have marked with tape as not to let mini jetter go deep beyond the drill teeth.

[@gjebox]

Where did you source the well point from

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey gje, thank you for watching. Lowe's or home depot

[@billrice1914]

when i install my point, the pump pumps all the water out of the hole and loses prime. point is at 30 feet deep, and standing water level in 2" pipe is at 5' below ground prior to pumping. what am i doing wrong. the 2' pipe got stuck at around 19 feet. lot of hard clay

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey bill, thank you for watching. I'm not sure but, it sounds li ke maybe you cracked the pipe and water from around the 2" pipe is all the water you are getting. If the pipe has a cracked, it will not suck water from well point. I could be wrong but ask around get some more info. Thanks again for watching

[@rodneytorrance2712]

Where would I find the 1 1/4 slotted well head?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Rodney, Thank you for watching! Lowes or home depot stock the well points 3' 4' and 5' 1.25" micro slot. Thanks again for watching!

[@nigel7655]

Hi where is fl did you dig the well

[@vicktdock]

I have a stainless steel 1 1/4" well point that won't fit down the 2" pvc. Do you think I could do the same process using 3" inside the 4 inch (providing all the 1 1/4 fittings all fit inside the 3') and then sending the point and hardware down the 3 and pulling it. Perhaps the issue would be not enough space between the outer of the 3 inch and inside of the 4 for the sand to exit? I'm in Maine, already on a well point that is likely no further then 15 feet deep, all sand.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Vicktdot, Thank you for watching!! 3" pipe is much heavier than 2" pipe. Maybe it would work that way if only 15 feet of pipe is inserted. best bet is to get your money back for the stainless, and purchase pvc well point and micro slotted pipe. use fittings shown in video. but again, I think your Idea would work as long as it is around that 15' depth. once you get the 3" pipe moving upwards, don't stop till its out of the ground!!! Thanks again for watching!!!

[@vicktdock]

@@AtlanticDrain If pulling the 3 inch is a problem, I'm sure I could assist with my tractor bucket! With very tender control use of course!

[@heathershipp]

I would stepping up the pipe size throughout would supply more water

[@davidsouths1d3]

Hello how are you buddy we’re you living I need a well yes like the

[@AtlanticDrain]

hi David thank you for watching Ocala forest area st johns river.

[@leonadubois249]

Could this work in clay soil?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Leona, Thank you for watching. Yes it could. The mini Jeter can do the cutting. It will burrow down just beyond the pipe teeth, pull it back up above the pipe teeth, twist your pipe go down an inch or two then, let the mini jetter cut thru more clay. How deep are we talking about going? That could be a factor. Thanks again for watching

[@leonadubois249]

@@AtlanticDrain ok thankyou...not sure how deep ...until I reach good water

[@dyoung2437]

Where are you getting the water for the pressure washer.

[@yanasuryana2444]

Good job

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey yana, thank you for watching!

[@johnmizell1842]

I am drilling in Gainesville and expect to hit some limestone. Did you hit any lime rock during your drilling?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi John, thank you for watching. I hit some type of layer just before paydirt! Could have been lime rock or crustacean layer. Let me know what you find. Thanks again for watching.

[@strawman9410]

Thanks for sharing from 🇬🇧👍

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Strawman, Glad it was interesting. thank you for watching

[@e-man2081]

1:09 Watch those fingers! I had a bow saw slip and ended up with 7 stitches in my knuckle. It could have been much worse. Wear gloves and saw slowly.

[@Krash_fpv]

Why bury check valve way down when you see them above ground all time

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey krash, thank you for watching. it seats and seals the flapper better. but i guess you might be able to put it above ground idk for sure though... thanks again for watching

[@robertgoodwin1334]

Curiouse, what was your location? Northern Florida?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Robert, Thank you for watching. just on the rim of Ocala national forest . near St. Johns river.

[@uneektalent]

How do you put pipe thread on a pipe that is already threaded?

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey uneek, sounds like a riddle! I give up, how? Thanks for watching

[@uneektalent]

@@AtlanticDrain My question was in reference to 12:07 and 12:15. I thought the white stuff you were putting on the pipe thread was called teflon tape.