Deep Well Pump Replacement, Troubleshooting, and Easy Removal Using Your Lawn Mower or ATV

[@PaulPerry-gu7uq]

I had a construction company for thirty five years and I did well service as well, I would of loved to have you working for my company. I could have made lots of money with your knowledge, you are very informative and do wonderful work. Your father did a great job training you. I also want to thank you for your great videos.

[@RueskaBlueska]

Hopefully you are not the asshole I just called and wanted 2500 to replace our pressure tank...3 hour job plus 850 parts, so guess what the labor was and he even refused to work with our insurance company due to not wanting to be involved with scamming when the tank is 27 years old and the bladder went out, everything is rusted, guess I will do it my fucking self like everything else, maybe times were different a long time ago, but damn I hate working with other people, zero help, zero respect.

[@OlTrailDog]

Nice try. But this kid is to smart, talented, and ambitious to become your minimum wage lackey ;-). He will be working his own bidness(sic) .

[@seanjustg5425]

​@@OlTrailDogi thought similar💯

[@nickford5549]

That’s not that bad. A lot of knowledge to do it in the time they do.

[@2wheelsOrDieNC]

Same here. New to wells. Water went out yesterday. Without your videos id have been screwed. I got 5 kids n a disabled wife so money is really tight. I aint got 1 or 2k laying around. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make these videos for us brother. I pulled 330' of well line up. Fixed a rub break. Put it all bk together and its working perfectly. 💪

[@rongray4118]

Fantastic!!

[@morganblakely4043]

Awwwwesome!

[@jasonbuhl1636]

@Wendell Gordon leak back towards the well. It could be a leak in the well or a leak in the flat run. If you aren't sure where to start I usually look for abnormal wet spots in or around the line from the house to well. Then with the power off I will either disconnect the line if it's a well seal which you see in this video. If it on a pitless adapter you will need a 1in threaded pipe about 6 ft long to screw in and pull the adapter out. If you put you finger in the pitless and there is water then chances are the leak back is not in the well. However there is a check valve in the pump and sometimes another place in the drop pipe depending on depth. Those can't intermittently run forward and don't seal off properly causing a leak back.

[@reversefulfillment9189]

Right on Bro, let's hope I can pull off some similar magic.

[@allfacts19]

Was water leaking into your yard?

[@emperorgluteusmaximus7069]

Thanks for a fantastic "How To" video. My pump is running constantly and is only running up about 25 LBS. of pressure. No leaks in the system. I now know how to replace the pump. The pump is over 18 years old.

[@TT64NOVASS]

I love watching a true craftsmen at work !

[@ShredPile]

To all the folks here in the comments to see if this guy is legit or not I would like to say you found the right guy. Ignoring the fact the video is about pulling a well pump you will find out more handy to know things about your system just by watching and listening. I subscribed right away because I know that sooner or later I will need some bit of info or another. Doesn't matter if you think you know it all already, If you are a DIY'er the day that something goes foul in your system you will be hustling to get it going as quick as possible and that's when you overlook things. This channel will save you time and sorting thru a dozen other places to get up and running again.

[@newcarefamilyservices6027]

Brother you’re the real deal ! Property leasing 25:33 management companies really need you badly ! WOW ! GOD BLESS YOU !

[@modelo1918]

Thank you for providing these videos. You clearly take pride in what you do, and thats exactly how any tradesman should be.

[@rball690]

Definitely a southern installation. Up here in Canada we use a pitiless adapter to keep all water below ground and the frost level.

[@dmorga1]

You're one of the best explainers about these systems I've ever seen. I've talked to a lot of guys about my well, pump, pressure tank, etc., and no one has explained the setup and how it works as succinctly as you have. Nice job.

[@peterdarlington4117]

The pumps locked up! Your pulling LRA (locked rotor amps) until the thermal overload built into the windings cuts out. That’s why you not snapping the breaker. HVAC style breakers are made to take LRA for a short time without tripping to give the motor time to start. Every motor good or bad will pull locked rotor amps for a split second when starting so for those watching if you see high amp draw for a split second when the motor starts but then it drops within normal run amps the pump is fine don’t worry about it.

[@carladams2130]

Great video I will now do this myself instead of paying someone else to do it thanks a lot brother

[@Firedog-ny3cq]

Best presentation on a DIY video that I've seen on the KZbin wasteland. No wasting of words, great video shots of what he is describing, gets to the point in a clear and concise way and leaves me feeling like I learned something worth remembering. Great job, man. Subbed on the spot.

[@ruesmathclips5]

I bet I've watched 9 videos about how to do this. After watching this one, I finaly feel confident enough to proceed. Thank you.

[@matorlady]

Wish we had seen your video before I think we could have done a lot of the work ourselves. It had been 11 years since we replaced our pump due to it being struck by lightning. Our well is 280 feet deep. The well had to be pulled by hand due rot the placement of the well not being reachable by truck. The wires had to be replaced because of worn spaces and two other switches. The pump used to replace the pump was a 1 hp and supposed to be one of😅 top five brands. We live in western Nc. What would you say the average price should be to replace this pump we were😮 charged 3200.00 was this a fair price.

[@gardeniabee]

I am paying $7755 to replace pump, 2hp stainless steel, 405 feet deep, hoist required.

[@matorlady]

@@gardeniabee thanks for your reply

[@neighborhoodboilermanofnyc1500]

Great Work - that pulley system you made is great engineering

[@wisdomsquare28]

My well was very old. Everything went out in it! My old bladder tank and the old galvanized fittings were welded together with rust and disintegration. I am in the process of completely redoing it. I've put in a new bladder tank and all new brass fittings. That's a job in itself! This included a brass 3/4 pressure relief valve, a brass valve to empty bladder tank if needed, a new pressure switch. Added a whole house sediment and water filter. Ran new 1" PVC water lines to the bladder tank. Put in double connections to easily take the tank out if needed. My top well seal completely rusted out. Rusted bolts barely came out! Replaced my old 3/4 submersible well pump. I'm visually inspecting every inch of wiring and pipe down to the submersible well pump. It is a job that I wouldn't wish upon any man? You have to break it down into segments. Then you can put all the pieces together nicely. Doing it myself I've SAVED thousands and thousands of dollars! Thank you for your video!

[@kemc2724]

Very good videos I have installed pumps for 40 years you are doing a great job

[@tomferrin1148]

What a great way to pull a pump! Best technique I've ever seen. This video is worth 5 stars just because of that.

[@rangergreen3995]

Absolutely one of the best repair videos I have seen on KZbin. Just excellent. Much thanks.

[@jethrom8702]

I’m new to a house with a well and this is very valuable information. It’s nice and technical and not dumbed down. Thank you so much!

[@GeneralBadLuck]

put about 30$ a month away and dont touch it, by the time it goes bad you'll have enough to cover it. put more in if the house or well is older.

[@lizarivera7741]

Thank you. Very easy to follow. You explained everything well…no pun intended 😂

[@OGRH]

Irrigation guy here, different pumps & wells I'm dealing with here, but same principles. Still find your videos interesting. Nice to see other passionate people out there. I got that same Hercules bag & I am so happy I stopped using the smaller one. Got a spot for every damn thing I need including primer. 😆 Just teasing ya. Thanks for the great content. Keep up the good work brother!

[@reversefulfillment9189]

An update, I finally built the courage to yank the submersible up after watching your videos and coordinating with a handy pal. I had to go to the hardware store to buy a 1" threaded pipe, to pull up the pitless. Once we had the pump on the ground it was obvious, the connection at the end of the pump was corroded with a 1 inch hole. Had to pick thread out in pieces. A new fitting and down she went. Brown water ended up plugging various fawcett filters and did a number on the washing machine, but we're back in act action. Around here that would have been a $5000 with a new pump.

[@johnhauk2885]

As a plumber I really enjoyed the video good info

[@MoToPoKePJeKa]

Simple words, for simple people leaving in the country, yet explaining fairly complex system for some. Good video!

[@itiswhatitis5132]

A true professional in his line of work can be seen in this video. This is the definition of a "skilled trade" or "skilled labor". After seeing you perform this task, I wouldn't hesitate to pay any amount of money you ask for doing this as it is easy to tell you have the experience, knowledge and workmanship that it required to get it done properly/precisely. Thank you!

[@allfacts19]

Exactly what I tell children you don't have to go to college. Just find a nice trade and perfect it. With a trade skill you could go and live just about anywhere you want.

[@beavisroadhog9629]

Any amount of money you ask..... HA! Guess you are really impressed, huh?

[@morganblakely4043]

Hope this channel is giving you a nice extra income! I've used KZbin soooo many times to do everything from mower valve adjustments to a civic headgasket but plumbing scared me for some reason. I'm watching your stuff just because and I've never seen DIY repair videos so in depth, yet simple. Amazing sir 👏 idk when I'll need these, but the funny looks I've gotten covered in motor oil ain't gonna be nothing compared to the looks I'm gonna get dragging the well pipes across the yard with the mower. 😆

[@nathandziadosz4907]

Perfect video! You don’t waste anyone’s time and I learned a lot in a very short time. Thanks for sharing.

[@steveslate2677]

I dont have a well but i ran across these videos. I think a well company would hire me now. Uve taught me so much. U make it seem so easy. To bad im 60 or id apply.

[@DavidTaylor-se1ml]

Maybe the best DIY video I've ever seen.

[@WilfordOConnor-t8p]

Dang kid, I thank you for the information. Your tutorials are excellent!!!

[@dwightblack9881]

Love watching your videos. You didn't learn what you know out of a book. Thanks for sharing.

[@garyshaffer68]

Nice job. Up here in Pa we use pitless adapter where the ground freezes. And I'm with you 2 wire pumps. One thing we do is tie a nilon rope to the pump and run it too the top of the hole in case the clamps would ever slip. And there are star like things u can put on the pipe that keeps it from rubbing on the wire when pump kicks in..after drilling wells for 30 years and putting in pumps . I like your pump pull set up. We had a pump puller. Just hooked it to the 240 wires kick on the braker . still a drrty job. At one time we where running 2 drills every day.most wells where less then 200 feet. 5 and 5/8 hole. Then we went to a 6 and a 1/8 hole bottom hole that is. Thanks for sharing.

[@reneegreen2981]

Best advice I found on anything to do with well work good work man

[@daviddaye1220]

This is great content. I own a well drilling business in NB Canada 🇨🇦. Not much content like this for our industry. Great video quality and very informative. Thanks for the upload

[@naikeelovince7774]

Thank you so much for making this clear video for us well users. You are a natural at teaching. We need to replace our pump today, and your instructions are priceless. I appreciate you so much.

[@Breezie4]

Great video. You showed me exactly what I needed to do to fix my cousin's 300ft. well. When i need to know something i'll only watch your videos from now on. Thanks man, you saved me a lot of hard work.👍👍

[@tigerseye73]

Coincidence. I just changed our pump today and now resting a bit in front of my PC, I find your fine video on KZbin. Got to say it; you tell it like it is and you covered all the bases. I like the 2 wheel pulling bracket you made. I thought of making one similar THE LAST TIME I changed our pump but my brain said not to worry, the pump is good for 20 years. NOT. We only get about 8 years out of these, and they ALWAYS fail in the winter. I'm 76 now and it is getting harder to pull these bad boys up 80 feet by myself. Will definitely be making the puller bracket now. Thanks for a seriously good video.

[@Keith_Mikell]

You have major talent in teaching. Like major. I wouldn't be surprised if a big well/water company sees your videos and hires you for big money. What your dad taught you is priceless and it's fucking amazing to watch in action.

[@TexasTimelapse]

Interesting channel. I've only messed with one well in my life and it was a pressure switch. I have an electrical background so it was pretty straightforward. I think this channel is fascinating and I've learned a ton by watching 12 or so videos. You earned a subscriber.

[@Squick99]

Thanks so much for posting this! I have no idea how old my well pump is, and even though it's less than 100ft I'm so concerned it's going to die and it'll take me weeks to get someone out to replace it. Watching this was such a great example of how to replace a well pump that I will see if I can pull my pump, find out what size it is, buy a spare, and have it ready so if it dies I can jump right on it! You definitely earned a subscribe with this video, thanks for making it!

[@Comm0ut]

That low pressure cutoff switch should be on every shallow well as they fail much more often. Thanks for posting.

[@ryincatcher7872]

One of the best instructional videos ever 👍

[@arshooter1]

Many years ago in my Plumbing apprentice days we did wells and pumps, this video brought back a lot that I had forgot. Thanks

[@earlschultz7880]

God bless you for making such a great video! Our pump is 150' deep and has been in 30+ years and I am afraid it will die before I do (I am 71). So thanks so much!

[@mach1553]

Thanks for the electrical info on well pumps 👍

[@danielpullum1907]

I have a pump in a 65' well and it's been in there awhile. My pump man has died so I'm not lookin forward to finding a new service. There are only two of us and we don't use a lot of water so it has been good so far. We used pvc pipe from the pump up so the pump removal will be a little different. I learned some stuff today, thank you.

[@OFCbigduke613]

I had no idea it was that simple (most of the time). You are the man. Thanks.

[@transmitterguy478]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! I have a 90' deep well pump and it runs but doesn't pump water, I think my pipe broke. I've been trying to get my son to help me pull it for 2 years, and now I see your pump pulling wheel tool, I will build one and pull the pump myself this summer. I run my water from a spring tank so I'm not without water but the well water has iron in it and is used as a backup or in the summer to water the grass. Thanks!👍

[@katrinanestel5303]

Thanks for the informative video. I have above ground jet pump that froze and cracked . After 13 years of a nightmare well every winter I give up on the jet pump plan , I’m pulling my water lines today and putting in a submersible so your videos are coming in handy😊

[@martinperth4262]

Hello from Australia. Love your work. My well (bore we call them) is only 10 metres deep but this video has given me the confidence to try and pull the pump myself. Fingers crossed!

[@fhi6781]

Nice video, with alot of great tips. However, the high current reading you got with your ammeter does not necessarilly mean the pump is bad. One or two wires shorted to themselves or to the casing will also give that reading. I always check the resistances between the 3 wires....should be more than 3 ohms, and less than 20. Good idea to take resistance readings before pump removal, and then once it is out. If they differ alot, you probably had a short from the wires to a metal casing. You could also check the resistance readings again after you cut the motor wiring free. You can then tell whether the short is in the 400' of wiring or the motor.

[@cracky_wainwright]

Excellent work and video! I’m thankful that there are still highly skilled professionals such as yourself who take pride in their work. It’s hard here in rural Alabama to find technicians who will still work on residential water wells.

[@matej.m.rejsek8537]

A pump replacement is in my future. This is an excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@anthonymartinez7418]

Man thank you I'm a new home owner and also new to water well you saved me big time man I appreciate your time and expertise

[@webbac8491]

An insulation resistance test on the drop cable will confirm whether it is okay before placing a new pump back down the well. Thanks for sharing!

[@fryingpanhead8809]

Most ELECTRICIANS don't have a megohmmeter lying around, let alone how to use one.

[@robertc.6441]

Great work guys! I noticed a bunch of darn ol junk tires out by the well head, those mosquitoes were probably breeding there. I try to take very good care of my well, pressure tank and all in my well house, and waterlines, especially in the winter. All year around I try and make sure there is no water running anywhere when I'm not using it. Thanks for your video

[@1topfueldrag]

i personally would use heat shrink, torch is already out. Good job

[@DILESHAW]

Than you for this vid. Just bought my first house on a well. I know nothing. Have been wondering how ill pull it when the time comes. Having some back ground in Oil well Maintenance. I was not worried about it. Seeing your vid solidified my confidence. If you do have a problem pulling a well as you did. The pump getting hing up. I suggest you try letting it down a couple of feet when it gets in a bing and turn the tubing a quarter turn. After which pull it up agin. If it get stuck again in the same spot. Repeat. Or have the second person pulling the well head continuously turn the tubing constantly. In this case you where blessed not to have had the wiring break and loose you pump down the well.

[@b-townjetter1563]

Watched this video last night and was able to fix my well this morning, found that I had a cracked line. Great video now to add the sleeve to my well pump hoping to make it last longer.

[@tinabarton9672]

How to check pressure switch on well pump

[@ericdvorak7030]

Another well explained and thorough video, good job! I wish you could be the one to explain all the other diy tasks needed in life.

[@stuffandsuchyeah5182]

15:54 the name of the tape that you can get at Home Depot is aqua seal tape. This was recommended by the professional who installed our well 20 years ago. It was still intact when we removed the pump. With his advice (he’s now 70), and this video, we were able to replace the pump ourselves today. Thank you and good luck to anyone watching this.

[@sandrakilpatrick7600]

Thank you for the video. We are watching because we need to call a well repair and wanted to understand what we might encounter.

[@David-jd5lp]

I learned a lot from this video. Thank you.

[@davidl.shaffer8393]

Thank you so much for this video! It tells me how to save money we've been without water since the snowstorm two weeks ago and the temperature dropped to below zero and the power went out so everything froze in the water system we share a well with a neighbor and he passed away two years ago so we have to do everything our self! But to tell the truth, I never was a good well man, but your video made it a lot easier! But thanks again for your help!

[@jdtv...9134]

Simple stuff and your great teacher. This is about the only thing I haven't worked on 🙏🤟

[@johnbabcock2925]

Great Great video!! Lots of common sense advise given in clear and understandable language!!!

[@lukealexander5742]

Very informative for an amateur like myself who’s trying to learn how well pumps works and proper replacement

[@FireLt2017]

The reason the breaker is not tripping is because the motor is only pulling 80 amps for a few moments. The breaker trips on heat, and high amps for a brief time does not generate enough heat to trip the breaker. Also, most modern motors have an internal thermal limit that will interrupt the power to the motor before the breaker can trip. Great video BTW!

[@vito2360]

Nice work..my old pump dropped down about 175 feet into the well…im trying to retrieve it…luckily its for lawn irrigation, not house supply…

[@vanamee692]

Were you able to retrieve it? Do you know what caused it to drop into the well ‐ hose clamp loosen up maybe?

[@toml802]

Excellent instruction coming from the voice of experience!

[@hecklerboy]

Great video!!! You do a great job explaining everything.

[@Kntryhart]

Excellent! Thanks for posting. Makes me a little anxious though...I have been here 34 years and the well pump is original! I can't remember the well output (350-foot depth, maybe 12 gpm). I think what saves me the pump is supplying water for one person only for all these years. I doubt I use 50/gallons of water each day. Just replaced the original pressure tank in July 2022 (installed in 1998!) One thing I recall from the guy who drilled my well is that he told me he had never had water that cold come out a well before. Regards.

[@deniseandmarkfirestine7443]

You are the pump replacement master! No bullshit just straight forward pump replacement

[@chrisgalliher497]

Have you ever seen a bad pump that will pump water to the pressure tank but won’t allow the pressure tank to pressurize and push water to the house? We had water that would come out of the line before the pressure tank and the pressure switch stayed on constantly. Company that installed the well 30 years ago came out and put in a new pump because supposedly the pump was cracked. After install we had water for a hour then back to no water. They came back out and said the filter was clogged. I questioned the filter from the beginning but was told no. So after $2400 for a new pump then they said the filter was clogged. I feel like I got taken for a ride here. All because I didn’t know shit about a well. You are teaching me a lot for the future and I appreciate this so much.

[@williammcclain8438]

excellent video you covered all the bases thank you

[@jth1699]

That tape is called Scotch 130C - it's made for generator or motor connection - when you wind it onto itself it seals and sticks - there is one other thing you can do to help ur connection - at your electrical supply house ask for some hear shrink with the self sealing compound in it - as you heat up the heat shrink and it gets hot the internal sealant will melt and seal the connection - you will actually see it ooze out the end - start in the middle of the heat shrink and shrink it to the end - utility companies and anybody that does much underground terminations swear by it.. they sell it in 3 foot lengths - good luck - another thing you should do is when you get the wire out - cut them and tie the two hots together - then take your meter put it on ohms in the wire - if there is no ohms the wire is broken - all wire has a spec on how many ohms it should have per thousand feet -so with a accurate ohm meter you can determine if there is a short between the wires. There are some really spendy tools that send an electronic pulse down the wire and the short will reflect back a signal to the tool - the fancy tool will measure the time it takes from the pulse to the reflected pulse and then tell you how many feet away the short is. I have used these in the past to locate shorts in underground cables ... nice videos - I'd be interested in seeing how you pull an old well that has PVC or hard pipe in it...

[@amp_unlimited]

Awesome video! Very informative and well presented!

[@JRPittman]

I retired from well repair due to health about a year ago. Over the years it has been one of the most annoying things to find the well embedded in overgrown brush or trees. A few memorable ones: 1- a 1 hp submersible in a 4” PVC well with a loblolly pine growing next to it at a nursery feeding greenhouses. Recommended the tree be removed several times, but the owner kept putting it off. Pump failed and had to be pulled. Unfortunately, by that time the tree had grown so much it had bent the casing over and the pump could not come out of the top of the casing. Oops! Luckily it was one of two wells feeding that set of green houses. 2- a 3hp submersible in a 4” PVC well at a small nursery feeding a can yard. Again a small pine came up a few feet from the well. Recommended it be cut. Owner thought it would be a shame since it provided shade. Yep, a couple of years go by and lightning struck the motor. Pull the pump and get to the las few feet and it starts to be hard to pull because the casing is bowed by the tree roots. This time the owner cut the tree, dug out the roots, and the casing eventually straightened back out so he did not lose the well. 3- well for water source heat pump. 1 hp and 4” well. Owner planted a ring of small plants around the well to hide it. Small plants did not stay small. New owner buys the house. When the pump had to be pulled I had to dig them up to even get close the well. Luckily the ground around here had a hard clay layer less than a foot down so the roots weren’t that deep. New owner wanted to know why anyone would do something so dumb. Let’s not even talk about the ones where a business decided to put the walk-in cooler over the casing or pave over the well for a parking lot or the ones where they built a house over the well (have to move the carpet in a bed room and take a panel out of the floor to pull the pump with the pipe going out the front window), or where the contractor decided to build the house so that the well was inside the custom built cabinets in the dining room (pump fails… demolish cabinets). For some reason people just never realize that a mechanical device WILL wear out or fail at some point and will have to be serviced. Gotta have access to work on the stuff!

[@allfacts19]

Hello, I have a well. The lawn was getting really wet around where the spout comes up. I would still have water pressure inside. But once I dug into the ground and can see the tank, the water in the house has stopped running. Now I have no water pressure inside. What do you believe happened there when I dug into the ground? I don't want to go purchase the pressure tank if I just have to replace part of the pvc pipe. Could it just be that the pipe broke by someone possibly running int the spout? When I turn the water on under the house the hole I dug fills up with water.

[@duane1039]

Excellent instructions and walkthrough!!

[@patblack2291]

I had no idea how he was going to pull a pump with a lawn mower, but I was only thinking of a push mower! 😆 Lots of great information in this video. Thanks!

[@Uejji]

Great video. Thank you for making it.

[@felipeuy]

Awesome video, really well explained. Valuable information. Thanks a lot for sharing everything as you did. Amazing job.

[@jeffholverson8294]

It's gonna run you know you are really an amazing craftsman. I was with position for 35 years and when I got done being a position I was qualified to do absolutely nothing. And you're absolutely right about the state of the education of Trades and crafts in this country. It won't be long before we have a whole bunch of people sitting at desk pushing a button over and over and over and over and getting no response because there's a valve Downstream somewhere or a switch Downstream somewhere that is disconnected and there's no electrician or no plumber no pipefitter to fix the problem. I agree with you that the great tragedy in American education is that they pulled basic auto mechanics Woodshop and fundamental trade skills from the curriculum. Also I remember seeing you go out on Thanksgiving Day to help somebody out. You're awesome man I wish you lived closer so I could you shake your hand. Thank you for being a good man and honest Tradesman and a strong voice for education of students and young people in America in the trades so that we will someday be able to have drinking water and electricity. Be safe and be smart take a nap. You have my undying respect.

[@jimmaldonado-cy8hq]

Hi

[@ryanmcdonald724]

One suggestion in my opinion as an electrician when you are taping the wires at the well pump I would cover the clamps with tape first as an added level of protection from some weird mishap where the wores decide to rub and short against that clamp.. just in my opinion

[@fryingpanhead8809]

Good advice. It wouldn't hurt to wrap them with rubber tape first.

[@seanjustg5425]

More than 20 years plumbing and i still learning. Thanx u the man. Hope the efforts to share come back multiplied. 400' iz way deep. Gracious am i for agua. 🌍bluetifull.

[@dominicm2175]

Another idea/tip for waterproofing the wire splice is if you have a boating/ marine place they will typically have a heat shrink product with a waterproofing gel on the inside

[@dlaitch]

Couple of comments. Once I pulled a failed deep well pump from 85 feet depth. It failed because every time pump started it twisted and eventually broke a wire near pump & burnt out pump motor. Full of water 85 feet of pvc pipe weighs a ton! When replacing pump I installed rubber torque arresters every 10 feet . Also my pump had a nylon safety rope from the pump to the surface attached in case the pvc pipe ever came off the pump. In Canada gypsum salts are common in bored wells and it cannot be removed with a water conditioner to make it drinkable. RE-drilling a new well with potable water was a smart move that you mention in your video. Great video ! 👍👍✔

[@Fazer07]

The breakers in most houses and in this panel is an “Inverse Time Delay Breaker.” That’s means the more amps that go through it the faster it will trip. Usually when you run 200% of current through the breaker it will take about 1-2 mins to trip the breaker. Air conditioners are the best examples of this. They usually have a huge amount of inrush current when they kick on. Usually they will pull 200% of the breaker size current when they first start for a second.

[@michaelslee4336]

It’s a common misperception that a 20 amp anything will trip at 20 amps. It’s really a thing that needs more widespread understanding and reading a curve chart really gives that a-ha moment.

[@jimmaldonado-cy8hq]

So is that called an a special kind of breaker.

[@jimmaldonado-cy8hq]

So is that called a special kind of breaker.

[@MRHEAT20]

I’m buying a house with a well system and I wanted to see what’s going on down there - thanks for the great explanation 🍻

[@JamesAgans]

I heard my pump short cycling for quite a while. It was the pressure tank. I replaced the tank and that eliminated the short cycling. I already bought a new pump, wire, and all the accessories because I figured she could quit any time. That was two years ago. That darn pump is still working fine. It was pulling sediment which had me cleaning my washing machine hose screens and the screw in screens on my fixtures so I put in a large sediment filter. No problems now, but I'm ready when she gives up the ghost.

[@AquaPeet]

Well, I'd say the well is done, and well done! Loved the explanation about the pressure requirements of the well pipe. It makes sense when someone says it but it wouldn't cross my mind. GRAVITY!!

[@olegpoleschuk8049]

Hi. I am really like your videos about well pumps and everything related to well water. In our area we put torque arrestor about 18” above the pump and cable guards every 15-20 feet to protect the wire. What is your thoughts about those things? Thank you

[@garigney]

I have used a 55-barrel laid down, to slide pip over the top... It works good, and I can stake in place with rods or short 2x4 in the ground to keep it from sliding forward... good luck.

[@jimgrimes818]

Love your your video's, not only are you a professional but also practical. I'm from Ireland and i am a Pump/ Water Treatment installer. Just one comment depending on age of pump we would also replace cable going down well especially a 400 ft well. As you well know it's not easy to pull pump, cable and pipework from a 400 ft well. Since 2016 i use a pump puller purchased in the USA. Also whats your thoughts on check valves every 200 ft.

[@h2omechanic]

I appreciate it! We have a Pump Puller (Up-Z-dazzy) it works excellent, just a hassle to setup sometimes Check valves inline is a good idea, but the Owner asked me to be as cost effective as possible, so I just did the minimum required to get both houses water

[@h2omechanic]

I appreciate it! We have a Pump Puller (Up-Z-dazzy) it works excellent, just a hassle to setup sometimes Check valves inline is a good idea, but the Owner asked me to be as cost effective as possible, so I just did the minimum required to get both houses water

[@airmailman1971]

Wow, really great video. Thanks so much for doing it.

[@officerbobby7974]

Can you do a video on the best Sediment filters for Well water?

[@abm2958]

Rusco Spin down or 20"Big Blue with a pleated 50 micron cartridge are the best / longest lasting.

[@Bigone250]

Been installing well pumps for years and that's exactly the way I do them but I started out pulling them by hand good job.

[@Jw-iu2el]

Have you ever had a well pump pull 5 amps and still wouldn't pump water it was a 1/2hp 230 volts.

[@Bigone250]

@@Jw-iu2el can't say that I have I hope it wasn't a new pump had several that would pump water for a few seconds or even a just a few minutes then quit pumping water and then start back pumping water then go out I would like to know what you fine out about that one and the normal draw is 5 amps after start up let me what you fine out you got me intrigued.

[@woolval52]

Interesting, my well is about 90 feet deep, the pump is on rigid sections of pipe. I like the idea of the flexible pipe much better, especially since I've seen my steel pipes with pinhole leaks as they pulled up the pump. I live in Ocala, Florida, I don't know if that creates an issue. Does anyone know why they wouldn't use the flexible pipe? Seems a smarter choice to me! Nice video, thanks!

[@jerryeastman8407]

Good video. Never break tape off like that, when you snap it off like that it stretches before breaking then when you stick the end down over time it contracts and comes loose and gets moisture under it which causes more of it to come loose and in well....

[@lakeytricehunter4492]

Omg I wish you were in Atlanta to help my family!

[@ghostz61987]

Thanks so much for putting this video together. It was super informative and easy to follow along with no prior knowledge. My well is in my basement, so mine should be interesting. P.S. did you make that pulley fixture?