Well Seals and Well Caps: Explaining their Functionality and How to Remove

[@clarkeugene5727]

Now I fully understand the warnings (about not removing the bolts) given by other videos on KZbin. Your explanation and visual display covered exactly what would fall into the well. And the issues it would cause preventing the well from being extracted now makes sense.

[@ambientdesign3310]

Thanks for the video, this was exactly what I needed to know before removing an old rusted metal well cap. I got it off and did not lose the parts down the well. Thank you!

[@tracyhill7960]

Wow. Watched 3 videos, trying to find out about the split cap and bolts, then found yours and finally got my answer. Thank you

[@WendellLeeWellServices]

glad you got good information out of our videos. thanks for watching

[@tracyhill7960]

@@WendellLeeWellServices I'm having a hard time with what I'm doing. I do not mess with wells, but my hydrant is inside the well cap and it was snapped right off. I have been 24 hours trying to figure the easiest fix. I'm afraid if I just unscrew it at the pitless adapter t, I will never get the new one screwed back on. I originally was just going to replace the head and brass rod, but it's snapped off inside the 1" pipe, and the cast iron collar and threads are still not coming off

[@danrauch9780]

thanks for this video - you just saved me from a nightmare situation I'm sure!

[@kennykemp2790]

Great topic. We spent about $1000 a few months ago fixing what a DIY broke trying to pull a merrill pitless unit. We like to have the tee pointed up so we can hook the pump hoist on with a bail. You could use a cross also. Looking forward to more videos. Kenny

[@WendellLeeWellServices]

LOL it's always something. We have a few pitless adapter installations where we have a hand pump installed on top of the well with an electric pump. I'll do a video on those too soon. Thanks for staying in touch and watching, good to hear from you again. Grant

[@andrewmoldvay6890]

Thank you for this video. I was going to try to take the well cap off by removing those bolts.

[@David-qm8xm]

I have a irrigation well here in kansas and the casing is only 3"-4" above the ground. I would like to extend it up. I cannot find a pipe with the proper id to fit over it. The pipe coming out of the ground I am told is a product called styrene which the od is 6 1/4" what is the best solution for adding on about 12"-16"?

[@paulbisceglia6824]

Do you happen to have a video on how to properly install a overflow pipe on a well?

[@macfady2181]

Thanks for this, was just about to try undoing those bolts (corroded to hell) on an old split cast iron cap, as you showed, for a jet pump. The small red plastic threaded cap, can shock a well via that hole?

[@watdahel]

I have a 8-1/8" ID decomissioned well pipe sticking out of the ground that needs a cap. What can I use to cover this?

[@santaclause7394]

I was just about to unscrew those friggen things too, tysm man you prolly just saved me a major headache

[@bob6789ish]

Cant loosen bolts at all. rusted away fell right off .Steel casing, Options?? does casing need to be recut below seal?

[@brandonparr6345]

You recommend plastic we'll seal for 4" single pipe. My old 2 piece rubber split in half both sides. Thankfully. The top was one piece.

[@GatorPlakats]

Just found out today that water is leaking from 1 of the 4 bolts on the top seal cover. Should water b leaking from there?

[@carltonmiller8086]

What would you suggest using to sanitize a well? I just installed a new pump and I want to use the correct product. Also how much and what’s a good step by step procedure to follow.

[@WendellLeeWellServices]

granular chlorine would be my recommendation....add enough based on how much water column is in the well....about 3 oz. per 100 gallons of water in the well

[@l-vbordercolliesbryanbaque6237]

Bleach

[@handle924]

How do you seal the electrical connection on the well seal?

[@72marie]

I am glad to know I have a 4 inch well cast iron Simmons. I was not sure what size to get! OMG you just saved my family so much pain and suffering about what to do when you remove the bolts. I am sure it would of fell in the well. Who would even know to think think that would happen. Keep up the good work!

[@alexevans9789]

The hole in the top of the plastic cap, the one you said could be used for dropping tablets, etc in to the well, can that be used to put a fitting in to drain water? I have a drilled well about 3 years old and when we get lots of rain in the winter water starts coming out of the hole that the wire comes out of for the pump. i am trying to figure out a way to drain that water so it doesn't make a mess at the well. Thanks.

[@dankerr8988]

Keep them coming brother!

[@WendellLeeWellServices]

Thanks for watching, I'll be pushing some more out after my hiatus.

[@shanek6582]

Does the well cap support all the weight of the pump and pipe? If using a pitless adapter, does the adapter hold all the weight?

[@WendellLeeWellServices]

You are correct on both. Either the well cap supports the pump and pipe on an aboveground installation, or a pitless adapter does if it is a underground installation with a well cap on top instead of a well seal

[@shanek6582]

Wendell Lee Well Services, I’m redoing my well, I bought a house last year in Tennessee, the original installation has the water pipe coming out the top of the well casing, then turned down over and buried. I’m putting in a pitless adapter, is there a way I can bring my wiring out the side of the casing, somewhere near the pitless adapter or do I need to bring it out the top? I’d like to have it buried but if not possible, do you sell a 6” well cap with only a single hole for a wire? Thanks so much for the info.

[@WendellLeeWellServices]

@@shanek6582 Yes we can get them for you. I'll send you a picture of what they are and how the wire is routed when using a well cap with a pitless adapter

[@dirtwasher24k]

Should have watched this earlier Before I did just want you said dropping the piece down my well. Any suggestions on retrieving it?

[@ClearWaterPumpWell]

Amen Brother! Dang do it yourselfers make it a nightmare sometimes, just call the professional! Nice video intro too, making me jealous! Take it easy man, Casey

[@WendellLeeWellServices]

Thanks Casey, I've been absent for a while but am back on here now, got to go check your videos out too.

[@dankerr8988]

Keep them coming brother!

[@LygerTheCLaw]

would be nice if they used stainless bolts, mine rotted completely off with the tiniest bit of removal force.

[@jayveebee1076]

Thanks. Good info

[@eastrockaway11518]

Great info

[@kc0rock]

What kind or brand well cap "vent" do you use? How is it called out so I can purchase one locally. Enjoy your vids. Thanks in advance.

[@WendellLeeWellServices]

We use one manufactured by Simmons. Typically they are called out by their material (ABS or metal), casing size, and drop pipe size for your pump.. A typically part number is a 1951, which is a ABS well seal made for 6 1/8" casing with a 1" hole in the center for your drop pipe to go through.

[@shortyshorty7609]

Thank you very much I have watched several videos trying to find one that showed this step.... not one showed it so again thank you for making this video. 👍

[@WendellLeeWellServices]

thanks for the tip, we try to make meaningful videos and will keep them coming

[@zakshack3078]

Barring any smartass remarks here, but what if someone DID drop all, or part of, the bottom of the well seal down the casing. I didn't but my well guy did and now as expected, we cannot get the lines out... Thanks. - Jason

[@MrJoeAllert]

Thanks for the great explanation, helped me dodge a bullet.

[@GojiBear458]

Dammit hope I didn't loosen the bolts too much,

[@doclees11]

As others have said, thanks.

[@austin9703]

Call Bobby Boucher you'll be right on it

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[@joeash8185]

You love to hear yourself talk, don’t you? The video could have been half as long

[@timothywalraven3386]

This guy seems not very interested in helping the public

[@stevepyles8871]

Mr sensitive, put you big boy pants on. The man did a great job.😂