Recent content by tdcody

Reach and Valveman - thank you both again. I checked the motor shaft and (perhaps surprisingly) has the correct 1.5" stick up. I don't think this matters for the smaller motor given its tolerance for top feeding, but good to know? Yes, 3 GPM average will be plenty for us with the gigantic...

Valveman- thank you!!! This is immensely helpful and answers many of my questions. I truly appreciate it. I will inspect the motor shaft to deduce the bearing’s history- that is a very clever and simple test, i.e. the best kind! It sounds like the cost difference between the different wire...

Thank you for the advice- reliability is the #1 priority for sure. The folks who make and sell VF components aren’t going to list their weaknesses, so I appreciate it. The galvanized tank is about 200’ higher than the well (on a steep slope, so total distance is about 300’). Well pump fills...

Hello all - long time lurker - I have learned a lot about scenarios somewhat different than my own and would greatly appreciate any guidance this community can provide. I am the new owner of a water well-supplied home in San Diego County - very high wildfire risk, so we have the required 10,000...