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Well log:
5/20/1985
6 1/4" diameter
Depth 168'
Pipe (steel) 128'
Rock 40'
Rock type Granite
Water income 20 gpm
Water level 20'
Well seal at the top of the casing - Raleigh, NC
As far as I can tell, the pump is original. I have changed out the pressure tank (fairly large), manifold, pressure switch and gauge in the past year or so.
No problems with the water at all, but I think that I am on borrowed time as far as the pump itself. Once it does fail, I'd like to be ready.
I would like to have the new pump, checkvalve and nipple (brass), 1 1/4" barbed adapter (brass), 1 1/4"160 psi poly, rope, wire, splice kit, torque eliminator and wire protectors purchased and stored away. I would like the replacement pump to last as long as the original and am willing to pay for high quality componants.
Questions:
What pump manufacturer?
Which pump (3/4hp or 1hp and how many gpm)?
Two wire or three wire?
Even though the pump will have an internal check valve, I'm planning to install an additional one right above the pump. Is this correct?
Should I position the pump @ 158'?
Should I position the torque eliminator directly above the pump or at 128' or less?
Does a water level of 20' mean that I will hit water 20' below grade?
Is there a good place online for this purchase or should I just go to a local plumbing supply house?
Thanks for any help.
5/20/1985
6 1/4" diameter
Depth 168'
Pipe (steel) 128'
Rock 40'
Rock type Granite
Water income 20 gpm
Water level 20'
Well seal at the top of the casing - Raleigh, NC
As far as I can tell, the pump is original. I have changed out the pressure tank (fairly large), manifold, pressure switch and gauge in the past year or so.
No problems with the water at all, but I think that I am on borrowed time as far as the pump itself. Once it does fail, I'd like to be ready.
I would like to have the new pump, checkvalve and nipple (brass), 1 1/4" barbed adapter (brass), 1 1/4"160 psi poly, rope, wire, splice kit, torque eliminator and wire protectors purchased and stored away. I would like the replacement pump to last as long as the original and am willing to pay for high quality componants.
Questions:
What pump manufacturer?
Which pump (3/4hp or 1hp and how many gpm)?
Two wire or three wire?
Even though the pump will have an internal check valve, I'm planning to install an additional one right above the pump. Is this correct?
Should I position the pump @ 158'?
Should I position the torque eliminator directly above the pump or at 128' or less?
Does a water level of 20' mean that I will hit water 20' below grade?
Is there a good place online for this purchase or should I just go to a local plumbing supply house?
Thanks for any help.