Well Pump Clearance

[Coolul007]

I plan on replacing iron pipe with plastic. I need to know what is the rule of thumb for placing the pump from the bottom of the well.

Is there a formula between the static level and the bottom of the well?

Thank you.

 

[Reach4]

~20 ft unless there is a reason to do otherwise. I am not a pro. Reasons can include high or low water, and more.

 

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[Valveman]

Put it back at the same depth as the old one.

 

[Coolul007]

Put it back at the same depth as the old one.

duh! what if the static water level changed? Is there a formula between the static level and the bottom of the well?

 

[Reach4]

If you suck crap, raise the pump. If you suck air, lower the pump. If you suck both, clean the well.

 

[VAWellDriller]

You probably don't have enough info to apply any rules...so put it back where it was. I pump test every well I drill and put the pump 20-40' below the stabilized PUMPING water level at maximum rate.

 

[Boycedrilling]

The other factor that comes into play is cooling flow past the motor. You need to know where the water is coming into the well at. Is it a bottom feeder? Does it have a screen? Does it have a slotted liner with 100 ft of slots? Every well is differnt.