rlj4214
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I truly have no idea what I'm doing and what I did know I forgot a few years after this hole was punched and running.
Austin, TX, 78737, 8/19/2014
Pump is in dead short, so yeah "it's dead Jim" and obviously has to be yanked from the hole.
The information that I got from the guy that punched the hole is listed below:
Drilled in 1987 (So I at lease got my moneys worth out of it.)
2hp 230 / 1 / 60 pump (I think)
940' casing 4.5" diameter
600' pump
1.25" pipe
I do not know the draw down on the well but am trying to find out.
Current 2000 gallon storage tank. (Actually 2 x 1000) I will likely get another tank in addition since it lets the sulfur dissipate and doesn't choke you when you turn the water on. Maybe try to set up some rainwater harvesting later.
Current pump never ran the hole dry, but it sure didn't put out much water either and I would like to pump more water to keep the yard almost alive. (More storage would help obviously)
So that is the current information on the well for the most part, at least what I know or think I know.
I was wondering if there were any well guru's that might have suggestions about a set up and if I should use a 3hp or 5hp for this application.
The 3hp seems logical but what do I know?
In looking at a chart it would seem that a 3hp would push about 5.5 GPM but I don't know if that is dumping into a storage tank or a pressure tank. Doesn't seem like much.
Not sure what a 5hp would push but I think that is a little too large and lotsa $$$$.
It would seem intelligent to set the pump at 700 or 800 feet to take advantage of the well depth, deeper, maybe?
How much sediment is usually in the bottom of a cased hole?
Is a 5hp insane without knowing the draw down on the hole?
Am I correct in assuming that the pipe will need to go to a 2" or something else and that the wiring will need to be replaced with a heavier gauge?
Would a smaller pipe be of any benefit due to the depth and weight of the water column?
Would a smaller pipe like the 1.25" I already have 600' of even work or hold the load?
Electrically speaking, assuming that this pump runs for a good while to fill tanks but not that often unless I'm trying to save the lawn, would a 3 phase save any $$$ on the electric bill? Enough to matter?
If I was gonna get really brave and try to find a way to rent a boom truck and the equipment to do this myself what would I need?
SWAG at how much I will have to sell my dogs, cats and body parts for to pay for this?
Just a ball park guess of what seems reasonable would be nice.
Does anybody finance this sorta stuff? I paid cash the first time.
Any company in the area that you may have used or know about that you would consider recommending?
Thank you very much for your help in advance.
Austin, TX, 78737, 8/19/2014
Pump is in dead short, so yeah "it's dead Jim" and obviously has to be yanked from the hole.
The information that I got from the guy that punched the hole is listed below:
Drilled in 1987 (So I at lease got my moneys worth out of it.)
2hp 230 / 1 / 60 pump (I think)
940' casing 4.5" diameter
600' pump
1.25" pipe
I do not know the draw down on the well but am trying to find out.
Current 2000 gallon storage tank. (Actually 2 x 1000) I will likely get another tank in addition since it lets the sulfur dissipate and doesn't choke you when you turn the water on. Maybe try to set up some rainwater harvesting later.
Current pump never ran the hole dry, but it sure didn't put out much water either and I would like to pump more water to keep the yard almost alive. (More storage would help obviously)
So that is the current information on the well for the most part, at least what I know or think I know.
I was wondering if there were any well guru's that might have suggestions about a set up and if I should use a 3hp or 5hp for this application.
The 3hp seems logical but what do I know?
In looking at a chart it would seem that a 3hp would push about 5.5 GPM but I don't know if that is dumping into a storage tank or a pressure tank. Doesn't seem like much.
Not sure what a 5hp would push but I think that is a little too large and lotsa $$$$.
It would seem intelligent to set the pump at 700 or 800 feet to take advantage of the well depth, deeper, maybe?
How much sediment is usually in the bottom of a cased hole?
Is a 5hp insane without knowing the draw down on the hole?
Am I correct in assuming that the pipe will need to go to a 2" or something else and that the wiring will need to be replaced with a heavier gauge?
Would a smaller pipe be of any benefit due to the depth and weight of the water column?
Would a smaller pipe like the 1.25" I already have 600' of even work or hold the load?
Electrically speaking, assuming that this pump runs for a good while to fill tanks but not that often unless I'm trying to save the lawn, would a 3 phase save any $$$ on the electric bill? Enough to matter?
If I was gonna get really brave and try to find a way to rent a boom truck and the equipment to do this myself what would I need?
SWAG at how much I will have to sell my dogs, cats and body parts for to pay for this?
Just a ball park guess of what seems reasonable would be nice.
Does anybody finance this sorta stuff? I paid cash the first time.
Any company in the area that you may have used or know about that you would consider recommending?
Thank you very much for your help in advance.
