Jay R.
New Member
Hi All,
I've been lurking and searching for up to date advice and recommendations on a jet pump and tank setup for a shallow dug well at a seasonal cabin.
Last year we bought a seasonal cabin in central New Hampshire. It has kitchen ( no dishwasher) and bathroom (toilet and sink) no shower but we do plan on adding one. The cabin is up on piers about 30-36" above ground level. The existing pump and tank are under the cabin. The pump and tank combo is one of those Harbor Freight under $200 specials, which we were told is 10 years old. Based on the pump's behavior and I'm pretty sure the bladder in the tank is ruptured. It's currently functioning, but who knows for how long.
For piece of mind we are looking to upgrade the pump and tank to a more reliable and robust setup.
So far, I've gotten some estimates from a couple of different well companies in the $1700 range, one included labor the other did not (his labor is $95/hr). The least expensive quoted Sta-Rite pump (1/2 - 3/4 hp), the more expensive quoted JClass (same 1/2-3/4), formerly Jacuzzi) pump. Both quoted a 20-22 gal horizontal tank because of the limited vertical space under the cabin. Both quoted Amtrol/Well-X-Trol tanks.
After reading many threads on this site, those prices seem in line with what well companies are charging. Internet research indicates they get some pretty good mark ups on the hardware. I don't hold that against them, I recognize they deserve to make a living.
I've been reading up on the benefits of a CSV. I'm thinking we can save some money with a smaller tank and a CSV. I wasn't aware of CSVs when I get the above quotes so I didn't bring up the subject with them.
What are your thoughts advice on:
1) Sta-Rite vs JClass pumps ? - There's lots of negatives on the Sta-Rite out there on the internet. JClass appears to be (about) the best you can get and I'm not sure we really need that for seasonal use.
2) Smaller Amtrol tank with CSV versus a PSide-Kick setup ? No CSV ?
3) Are any of these easier, or better for winterizing ? or is this just a function of putting valves and drains in the right places when installed ?
4) Can you refer or recommend anyone (well company or plumber) in central New Hampshire ?
Thanks in advance...
Jay
I've been lurking and searching for up to date advice and recommendations on a jet pump and tank setup for a shallow dug well at a seasonal cabin.
Last year we bought a seasonal cabin in central New Hampshire. It has kitchen ( no dishwasher) and bathroom (toilet and sink) no shower but we do plan on adding one. The cabin is up on piers about 30-36" above ground level. The existing pump and tank are under the cabin. The pump and tank combo is one of those Harbor Freight under $200 specials, which we were told is 10 years old. Based on the pump's behavior and I'm pretty sure the bladder in the tank is ruptured. It's currently functioning, but who knows for how long.
For piece of mind we are looking to upgrade the pump and tank to a more reliable and robust setup.
So far, I've gotten some estimates from a couple of different well companies in the $1700 range, one included labor the other did not (his labor is $95/hr). The least expensive quoted Sta-Rite pump (1/2 - 3/4 hp), the more expensive quoted JClass (same 1/2-3/4), formerly Jacuzzi) pump. Both quoted a 20-22 gal horizontal tank because of the limited vertical space under the cabin. Both quoted Amtrol/Well-X-Trol tanks.
After reading many threads on this site, those prices seem in line with what well companies are charging. Internet research indicates they get some pretty good mark ups on the hardware. I don't hold that against them, I recognize they deserve to make a living.
I've been reading up on the benefits of a CSV. I'm thinking we can save some money with a smaller tank and a CSV. I wasn't aware of CSVs when I get the above quotes so I didn't bring up the subject with them.
What are your thoughts advice on:
1) Sta-Rite vs JClass pumps ? - There's lots of negatives on the Sta-Rite out there on the internet. JClass appears to be (about) the best you can get and I'm not sure we really need that for seasonal use.
2) Smaller Amtrol tank with CSV versus a PSide-Kick setup ? No CSV ?
3) Are any of these easier, or better for winterizing ? or is this just a function of putting valves and drains in the right places when installed ?
4) Can you refer or recommend anyone (well company or plumber) in central New Hampshire ?
Thanks in advance...
Jay