phughes200
Engineer
It looks like I need to replace my well with a deep (200' +) well. I have some basic questions. The well will be in NC where the temperatures are moderate wih little snowfall.
1) The quotes I am getting call for a 20 gallon tank. Is this adequate? This is for a three bedroom, three bath house. I have no immediate plans to have irrigation.
2) I have discussed installing a cycle stop valve with the drillers. Most say not to bother unless I plan on installing an irrigation system. Any comments?
3) I have the option to place the tank at the well head or the crawlspace. Any drawbacks to putting in the crawlspace? If I put it in the crawlsplace, can I assume that I don't have to worry about freezing at the well head. My current tank is in a closet in the carport and the small tube between the pressure switch and the pump (jet pump) froze last year. A light bulb took care of that issue. If I put the tank at the well head, I will probably need a power outlet for a heat lamp.
4) Any recommendation for pump brand? I will need either a 1/2 or 3/4 hp. So far, one quote calls for gould the other myer (sp?).
5) What is consider an acceptable yield?
6) Any general questions I should ask the well driller? I have research this quite a bit but could use some suggestion on how to pick the right driller. I do not know anybody who had to do this.
Thanks.
1) The quotes I am getting call for a 20 gallon tank. Is this adequate? This is for a three bedroom, three bath house. I have no immediate plans to have irrigation.
2) I have discussed installing a cycle stop valve with the drillers. Most say not to bother unless I plan on installing an irrigation system. Any comments?
3) I have the option to place the tank at the well head or the crawlspace. Any drawbacks to putting in the crawlspace? If I put it in the crawlsplace, can I assume that I don't have to worry about freezing at the well head. My current tank is in a closet in the carport and the small tube between the pressure switch and the pump (jet pump) froze last year. A light bulb took care of that issue. If I put the tank at the well head, I will probably need a power outlet for a heat lamp.
4) Any recommendation for pump brand? I will need either a 1/2 or 3/4 hp. So far, one quote calls for gould the other myer (sp?).
5) What is consider an acceptable yield?
6) Any general questions I should ask the well driller? I have research this quite a bit but could use some suggestion on how to pick the right driller. I do not know anybody who had to do this.
Thanks.