Hi, I am getting ready to install my first well pump. I have a few unanswered questions.
1. What kind of electrical wire do I need for water resistance? I need 10 awg stranded for my depth, can I use the THHN stuff from lowes or does it have to be some specail water proof wiring?
2. The well hasn't been used in about 8-10 years, do I really need to get my well pumped for sand and mud? Instructions on the pump say to do so but is it really necessary?
3.What is the best way to do the under water splices?
4. Since the pump will be about 350 ft deep, the calculations say pressure will be around 150psi at the pump. I plan to use sch 80 threaded 1 1/4" pipe for about the first 40-60 ft and then use standard black water piping rated at 160 psi the rest of the way up. I'm only pouring into a water storage tank, no pressure. Does my setup sound ok?
Thanks for the help!
1. What kind of electrical wire do I need for water resistance? I need 10 awg stranded for my depth, can I use the THHN stuff from lowes or does it have to be some specail water proof wiring?
2. The well hasn't been used in about 8-10 years, do I really need to get my well pumped for sand and mud? Instructions on the pump say to do so but is it really necessary?
3.What is the best way to do the under water splices?
4. Since the pump will be about 350 ft deep, the calculations say pressure will be around 150psi at the pump. I plan to use sch 80 threaded 1 1/4" pipe for about the first 40-60 ft and then use standard black water piping rated at 160 psi the rest of the way up. I'm only pouring into a water storage tank, no pressure. Does my setup sound ok?
Thanks for the help!