Well Pump Replacement for a Subscriber! Same Day Service

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In this video I head out to a customer/Subscriber who lived near by. Having 8 people in a home and no water for 2 days, I knew I had to help! Here's what we found!
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[@nicolebalducci5816]

thank you so much for helping our family! i found you on youtube and instantly gave my husband your number. you’re an excellent worker! once again thank you for your help! 😁

[@guidedbygreen1480]

He did good work, but make sure you follow up on your well head and atleast get it properly sealed up !

[@vidadlina9506]

Can you share his phone number?

[@caminoduro7861]

Your dedication to service for the customer is outstanding. Competence and integrity are awesome character traits to have - and you clearly own your craft! Seriously outstanding!

[@blackscotydog]

The owner`s reaction when the pressure gauge start`s rising is great....Oh Lord have mercy.......5 kids and no water is a bad time... Nice job.

[@6582rg]

Very kind of you to help this gentleman and his family out when they're in a bind. I couldn't let those 5 kids go without water. Pump installed when I was 17. Wow. That lasted awhile. Thanks for the content.

[@jeffprice118]

I bought a Grundfos pump because of the videos! I bought hardware from H2O mechanic .. Never get tired of these great videos.. minus the fire ants! Excellent!

[@markbernier8434]

You are a decent man for doing that job.

[@TheHappinessOfThePursuit]

Hard work + great skill = Kung Fu. The translation is poor for English, but true Kung fu is hard work plus great skill. This man has that plus the attitude to balance it out. Blessed is this man and those in his life. ❤

[@h2omechanic]

@@TheHappinessOfThePursuit 🌟 best comment I've ever received! 🌟

[@throttlebottle5906]

wow 1978 pump, I cannot believe it lasted that long! miracles do happen I guess. 😲

[@AquaPeet]

Well, I bet the client was very appreciative and so am I for this video! :)

[@garyp9508]

Thanks!

[@frankazevedo7983]

Great video and it was nice to see you helping out one of your subs on your day off. I love your videos and I’m learning a lot about well pumps and drilling. I’m in the process of getting a new well drilled at my cottage in several weeks. Thanks for all your great videos and how you explain everything.

[@michaelc.3812]

I’m an electrical contractor and master electrician, and I’d implore you to do what you can to trim those sheathings back and get those ground wires connected. Grounding is critical!

[@rayrod9579]

Thanks H2o, your video help me with my pump problem. Your content is really helping people out. May God bless you and your family. 😊

[@chatrkat]

I always enjoy watching a professional work. Nice complete job in record time. 👍🏻

[@unclespy]

You are a good man to help out a family in need!

[@stanleyroberts2461]

Good Job. You' re Father taught you well. The customer was glad to see you im sure and you treated him right. That's the best advertizing you can do by word of mouth.

[@davidl.shaffer8393]

You did a great job for those folks! Now they have a new pump and lots of water! Thank you for the video!!!!

[@lpconserv6074]

Easy to do for a PRO !! Very good content. Hoping you, the family you helped, and the business continue with good success!! Sub'd, and glad I did!!

[@dougkidd4799]

Great video. Super fun to watch

[@Icriedtoday]

Man, I learn so much from you! Especially the importance of doing a job right. Thanks

[@JuanSanchez-bd3fi]

That’s awesome of you taking your Saturday to go help someone that says everything about you 👍

[@davidr2495]

It’s almost as though the invoice and money are way secondary to human kindness - helping your fellow human when they are in a bind. A-plus to you. Good job braving the heat, humidity and bugs. Even editing when you get home - not easy. My Dad too taught us to clean up behind ourselves - well done! These videos can pass all that on to the next generation. Have a great weekend!

[@h2omechanic]

The invoice & money are secondary. I won't disclose what I charged him but its probably 50% less than most would charge. He was in a tight spot, & I always try to be fair when I feel people are being genuine. But he did allow me to film, so that was a plus, & he said he'll recommend me to everyone he knows in the future with water problems. An Act of altruism sometimes is the best thing to do & Doing Good almost always comes full cicle.

[@davidr2495]

Agreed - I felt like that drop in temperature and the breeze was a gift from up above. I find that cleanup after the job is done is so satisfying - it is another layer of gift we give to a fellow human.

[@jstaffordii]

@@h2omechanic That's the best free advertising money can buy. It will probably yield ten fold in the future.

[@kevinmoore342]

You Rocked the crap out of that well.

[@sferg9582]

Looking at the thumbnail for this video, I was thinking Damn! That guy's got one hell of a prosthetic leg there.....

[@lynnmor2101]

When you checked for 120 volts to ground, remember that the switch body wasn’t grounded. That caused the low number. I hope you explained to the customer that the surface water getting in needs to be corrected and the current system has unsafe water.

[@h2omechanic]

I told him the well needed to be raised in the future. Not sure if I edited that out or not. I typically cover all my bases, alot gets cut out during the edit.

[@tomschmidt381]

I agree, No mater what is going on between the pressure switch and the well (except a short) you will read 120V from each leg to ground. Interesting the differences in well construction. Here in the frozen north we have to use pitiless adapters to keep piping below frost level, only the wiring goes up and over. Nice pump replacement walkthrough and good advice about not to over tighten the filter housing. Certainly got their money's worth out of the old pump.

[@AiMR]

Why can't he just dig a small trench around it?

[@AiMR]

@@kevinroberts9394 Thanks 👍

[@richardbrown6887]

@@tomschmidt381 While true that 120 volts would be measured from either leg to GROUND, he was measuring the voltages to a piece of metal. The input ground from the breaker panel was cut. There is PVC pipe to the left and right of the pressure tank, so there is no metallic connection through the plumbing. So the whole pressure tank assembly is electrically "floating", i.e. NOT GROUNDED. Severe electrocution hazard if either power leg should get connected to the tank metal parts. Add wet floor, five kids, write your own story. @h20, go back and fix this? Please!

[@ShouldersMoondog549]

Nice job!! I'm sure the customer was very happy to have water again!! That is something that the pump has been running since install back in 78!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@hl8256]

There is nothing worse than being with water on the weekend. Good job

[@billveek9518]

You never know the gems you find on KZbin but you are one of them

[@kevinblevins2612]

Firm believer that good things will come to you for going above and beyond Total professionalism

[@16B9]

Excellent!! You did a great job of story telling this job. I'm also impressed with your one handed operation while filming. Your customer service is outstanding. It's rare in this day and age to get same day service on a weekend!

[@FrankLassowski]

"…pick up after yourself!" Yes, true, the clients appreciate that sometimes more than your work. Well done, the guys family has water again :-D

[@billtheunjust]

Man, clean that pump off a bit and hang it up in the shop. Start a hall of fame for pumps that served a long time.

[@antonioneves7451]

the work you do is awesome and never gets old, much appreciate your knowledge and ability to share, you're a good man!

[@mikegarrett861]

Class act brother..........!

[@25023004]

Like watching, You do very good work, Bob from Indiana

[@fk319fk]

I had a dozer come out to the house. He told me he was taught no matter what you do, the customer only sees the finished product. For a day job, it takes him an extra hour or so. When he is done, I do not have to go back behind him and make adjustments. Now, he plans on coming out for a day or two every year for things that are too big for me to handle on my own.

[@johnbutler5208]

Everybody who has a well should watch this video weather you have a problem or not. Good job young man your dad taught you well.

[@wolphin732]

In this case, the fact he was local, and could see your quality of work before even contacting you likely got a great customer, and one who will share it with others and get you more customers

[@paull.drownjr.5477]

I enjoyed this video very much. You are a compassionant person and you help your customers in every way that you can. You have exsellent work habits and you are truly a professional at what you do. Keep Up the great work!!!

[@grumpyg9350]

What a great video.👍👍👏🏻👏🏻

[@thhillbillyinventor105]

13:40 is hilarious. Drops phone on ground. Ow got bit by an ant 🤣 .

[@JoePublic717]

Great professional job! I wish every company was like this.

[@user-su5ft8lc9q]

It's sure nice to be young, I'm 72 now . But once was a young hustle worker. Now it's taking 4 or 5 cups of strong Black Rifle coffee 2 hrs in my recliner on u tube. Then mabeya go fix an ac or furnace.

[@perera2050]

Pragmatic, skillful, intelligent, and sincere man🙏

[@stephenbullock-yn3vh]

Excellent work.keep those videos coming 👍

[@1twothreefour5six7]

Awesome!

[@richardwest4722]

Outstanding job!!

[@m.stallcup3173]

Awesome job !

[@JoseOrtiz-zb7gq]

Awesome

[@normbal]

I wish. I tried getting a local drilling company (near Mt. Pleasant, TN, name a lot like “Gantry”) to change my well pump and connect it to my (new) house about three years ago. They called back with the well data (depth, casing, flow, date) and I never heard back from them despite calling several times over the next six months. Watching your videos I’m confident I have all the right parts (pumps, clamps, fittings, pipe, etc) to put this all together myself in the next few weeks. Funny, but my neighbor also had them come over on the same day one of the owners came to my property, they agreed to have them drill a new well and, six months to the day they just showed up unannounced with a drilling rig, got down to 110 feet, 1.5 GPM and stopped there. Six months out the well was pumping mud, neighbor had to get a plumber to install a filter. Funnier still, that samecompany that never returned my calls is now posting ads all over the county looking for work. I hope they go bankrupt. God Bless YOU though for all you do here on YT and in the field.

[@buggsy5]

Your neighbor should compound their problems and sue them in small claims court for the bungled/incomplete job.

[@normbal]

@@buggsy5 Well drilling companies in that area are very territorial, like gangs. I’ve called others but get the same answer from each one. “Try “Sentry” company, we don’t work that far away.” Yeah, all of about 30 minutes from one of them, 45 for another. I tried calling a few of them and lied about my location and got similar answers. It’s like they have counties/boundaries, preexisting agreements not to step on each others’ turf. I doubt anyone will sue, but they’re the only game in town. I had a county building inspector tell me last year the TN legislature opassed a law making it illegal for homeowners to change out their own well pumps. I don’t know if this is true, I haven’t looked, but really? With a dysfunctional service industry like that what’s a farm/landowner to do?

[@modela4096]

Great video.

[@northwoodsguy1538]

Great job. 👍😎

[@markwarren6943]

Excellent Content!

[@rwdplz1]

Now that's service!

[@dennisdoty523]

You ROCK Brother !

[@iandouglas4992]

Great work 👍

[@kenpgh]

Great service for a customer that needed it , keep up the good work 👍

[@glenn7245]

You are a true gentleman.

[@D.Hozzie]

You’re a good man. Thanks for sharing this.

[@polkmontague8215]

Well done

[@KoScosss]

Smooth

[@jws3925]

Good job.

[@mattharvey2031]

Good job getting him going again quickly.

[@donburton2407]

When you're good, you're good. Looks like you learned from the best.

[@carlosportilla7634]

Wonderful job man. Congrats. Honest people wins the haven 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@sen3990]

h2o hero ! nice job keep it going !

[@eddiephillips6740]

Another great video and great customer

[@ernestdarnell7473]

very good job

[@memphman2004]

I don’t even need a well, but these videos make me want one just to troubleshoot it.

[@Randy8699]

Hard workin' man.

[@MichaelHigginsJR]

well done

[@haroldconover5221]

Good job

[@bryanbell3949]

great work, we need more content.

[@briansboucher]

impressive

[@qfdforme]

Thanks for sharing. You are fast and thorough. Well done!

[@haroldwilkerson2026]

The oldest pump and motor we pulled at a well was a 1979 red jacket.

[@davidsauls9542]

Excellent Work ! ! You are a very good teacher ! ! You explain, you show why you are doing what you do.

[@davidstreling3690]

have been on city water all my life but for some reason i love watching your videos

[@guygfm4243]

Good job well done

[@MUSTANGGT12]

That's bad ass

[@mattshell7753]

I love your videos living in Missouri Ozarks 1st time I've ever been on a well I learned so much from every 1 of your videos and it was so kind of you to help out this guy I live alone with my dog but with children a wife I can imagine how hard it was for him when he's well stopping thanks again you're a gentleman

[@Maurice_Gonzalez]

Great attitude, great work, record time, man I wish you all the best my friend. Also love your content!

[@terrypardy1678]

We use pitless adapters up north, leaving the pipe below frost level.

[@turboman4736]

Nice job

[@EdHorton-cy8bb]

When we change a pump We run the pump over the side before connecting to the house. Ed

[@timbillo3026]

Great job I have been watching your videos for a while, first time commenting. Keep it up you do a great job of educating us.

[@fierohoho]

You've got great content and I've learned a lot, (now I know how my Jet Pump well works), watching your videos. This video was awesome! It really shows your knowledge and skills. I was thinking at the beginning you'd be there most of the day but when you broke down your time at the end, wow you're good!

[@brianbiggs3484]

Great job !!! Your work ethic is amazing 👍👍🇨🇦✌️🇨🇦✌️🔧🔧

[@writewritewrite]

It's always great to watch a real pro at work on youtube. Not that many out there.

[@nmccw3245]

Hope my well pump lasts that long.

[@jackwhite6030]

I would have you work here if you were in N. Florida.

[@AS-tt8ui]

That black 100 psi pipe was still good after 45 years.

[@Demy26]

40.2k subs 🎉

[@tompinnef6331]

That was a very old pump. Nice of you to come out on a Saturday and fix the problem in record time. Neighbor down the street was a 'well driller / pump ' installer. He had lots of galvanized straight sticks (2 inch) laying in a large pile. I use to buy some to install CB antenna on. (used but in good shape). Used the old style slow drilling machines. Take care and God Bless

[@jeffsomers28]

Great job! Customer should get a clean basement discount...LOL

[@Old-bold-pilot]

Excellent job. Reminded me of working on the farm growing up. Dad said to always clean up as you go and when you finish.

[@throttlebottle5906]

cleaning as you go, make sense some times and for certain projects, otherwise it can be a big time waster. on a farm where the work may be spread all over the place, sure. but in a small house/room/basement doing plumbing or electrical, it's a waste of time cleaning up non-stop, especially if you're the only trade there. bust out the days labor, then clean up at the end. if it's an vacant/remodel, even leave the mess build-up for days and it still only takes about an hour max to clean everything.

[@Matthys70]

Great job, I like your VID 🙂 Amazing age for that pump ...

[@zenithperigee7442]

@H2o Mechanic, enjoyed the video! Those fire ants are definitely a pain, I was hit 3 times in the leg by one, lying in an awkward position on the ground once... Actually I think it's nice that the customer realized you weren't "on the other side of the country" and decided to call. You obviously know your craft and your videos are proof. It's already tough enough dealing with a variety of home/auto maintenance elements so if you need some "professional help", finding out that you can get that much needed help via a member of the YT community, is a huge plus because contacting a business which is SUPPOSED to provide "professional services", WE ALL KNOW, does NOT ALWAYS = "professional results"... Idk if you'll see this comment but if someone may... Two things I wondered, 1. Why isn't the well cap "sealed" (with silicone etc., where needed) to prevent any rain water from getting into the well through those openings? 2. Is that muddy appearance simply because the rain water has filled up and spilled into the well? My dad, may he R.I.P., had an ~80' well and he talked about the pump and a "foot valve" or something coming losse & stirring up the water making it muddy. Idk anything about "well systems". I just remember that was something he mentioned.

[@diYotamCh]

Job well done. Love the clean up tip after the job is finished.... Hope you spot the yellow handle pliers on the ground. 😅

[@joemc111]

I think my brothers well pump was put in in 1977 and never had any trouble. 2017 he called and the guys came and pulled the pump and about 170 foot of 1 inch steel pipe, installed new pump black plastic pipe and was gone in about 4 hours. He sent me photos and the crazy thing was near the top was this 3 or 4 inch steel pipe about 3 feet long. They had a hard time getting it up past the pitiless adapter.

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

I can’t believe that was actually able to get water in the pump with that intake so plugged wow if it was my well I would took your recommendation and made the casing taller and stop the water from being able to get in from the top great job buddy thanks for sharing