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  1. Odysseus99

    Your preferred wire type

    I looked thru the Nat. Elec. Code and found no reference to a required type of wire in a submersible-pump well, other than the requirement that any wire in a wet location be made for that. So what's different about what they call "submersible" wire? Any reason why not to use underground...
  2. Odysseus99

    Is larger pipe size a problem with a well?

    I have a 400 foot deep well, have not yet put in a pump. Water at 300 ft., 6" steel casing. I was planning to use 1" drop pipe for the pump up to the pitless. Recently I found a good deal on 1-1/2" stainless steel schedule 40. Question is- is there any problem with using a larger pipe size like...
  3. Odysseus99

    Pump installation questions

    I've posted half a dozen questions the last few weeks on my pump installation. Thanks to Reach, Valveman, Craigpump, Texas and others for answers. I'm pretty close, just a couple more questions. Here's a summary so you have all the info: 400' deep well, 30gpm production, very clean water (a...
  4. Odysseus99

    Centripro vs Franklin motor

    I guess, from what I've read, that the Franklin motors are still highly regarded. Gould has a good reputation as well so the Centripro motors must be well made as well. I usually lean toward spending a bit extra now for longevity down the road. I want to go as long as possible before I have to...
  5. Odysseus99

    2 wire vs 3 wire

    I read this excellent thread from 2007 on this forum on this issue: https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/2-wire-vs-3-wire-pumps.14991/ It really looks like 2 wire is best for me. I'll use a 1hp 7gpm with 300 ft static level and 350 ft total dynamic head. I need to string 750 feet of...
  6. Odysseus99

    Aluminum wire for pump circuit?

    My pump will be 750' from the control box and generator. I planned to use #8 copper for a 1hp motor, which by the charts is good up to 950' for 1hp. But I can get #6 aluminum a lot cheaper than #8 copper. #6 aluminum has the same ampacity as #8 copper. Is there a consensus about using aluminum...
  7. Odysseus99

    Soft start pump motors

    Thanks to all for your help as I figure out all the factors involved in a submersible pump choice. Wondering about soft-start motors. Obviously starting a motor slowly is going to be good for the motor on the long term. I guess it can decrease hammer effect as well. Questions- -Can soft-start...
  8. Odysseus99

    Best internet supplier of submersible Grundfos for DIYer?

    I've decided on a 4" 7gpm Grundfos pump and 1hp Franklin motor. What are the best internet businesses for getting this? (good customer service, reasonable price) If I buy the two separately, is it easy to connect them together?
  9. Odysseus99

    What is a run capacitor?

    I see they have different control boxes for some pumps, the more expensive ones have 'run capacitors'. What is a run capacitor? When is it best to use one? Thnx
  10. Odysseus99

    Your opinion on my pump choice- deep submersible.

    Hi guys- I think I've narrowed down my pump choice, but I just want to pass it by more experienced minds, see if I'm missing anything, and ask a question. Well depth 400', produces 30 gpm no sand or grit, static level 290' below head, pumping to a cistern not a pressure tank, vertical rise to...
  11. Odysseus99

    Setting pump with poly pipe at 400'

    My well is drilled, my driller is reluctant to set a pump with poly because he is a die-hard PVC guy. I don't want to use PVC because of chemicals but also because it becomes brittle with time. So I am considering setting a pump myself using poly. Here's my plan, please comment as you wish...
  12. Odysseus99

    Depth of pump below static level?

    Drilled a well, don't yet have a pump, may do it myself, researching how-to. The info- 400 ft deep well with 6 inch steel casing all the way, static level at 290 ft from top, producing clean water from rock at 30 gpm. Will be pumping to a holding tank (not pressure tank) that is 35 ft above the...
  13. Odysseus99

    Suggestions for brands of well pump?

    Hi folks, looking for a little advice here from those of you with knowledge about well pumps. Next week a driller will be on my site and will start drilling a well. I plan to install the pump, wire and pipe myself. So I've been surfing the web looking at pump options. There are a lot of brands-...
  14. Odysseus99

    Joining poly pipe

    Hi folks- I've decided to use poly pipe on my 5 acres for water distribution because it is longer lasting than pvc, and less poisonous. It's more expensive and harder to find, but I found a distributor near San Francisco, F+P in Brisbane, that is real cooperative and stocks 200psi in small...
  15. Odysseus99

    Pipe size for pipe to water tank.

    Hi folks- I'm doing my underground, and plan to run 250 ft of 200psi HDPE 1" pipe from the area where the well will be to a water tank, vertical rise of 40-50 feet max. Is 1" pipe large enough? I don't need a high flow rate pump. Thanks JG
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