BadDad
Member
Hey Guys, So I purchased a 5 acre ranch here in Bakersfield, CA.
there was an old well on the property, 14" casing, 200' deep that has dried up.
I'm having a new well dug, 8" casing 600' deep. Water level is at 280, i plan on having the pump at 460'
I'm getting the best deal on the well that ive been able to for california, $50 a foot! ugh, i know others are paying soo much less.
anyhow, thats $30k for just the well.
The well digger quoted me $12,000 for a 5hp pump and two 119 gallon pressure tanks.
i'm outraged. he's trying to bend me over without any lube at all...
I've contacted a handful of other companies for bids but what I ideally want is a
5hp submersible pump
two 119 gallon pressure tanks
a 5000 gallon storage tank
a booster pump, not sure of the HP
What I plan on doing with this property (its a blank slate) is a homestead, landscaping around the house. A lot of tree around the property. A small orchard, about an acre. A green house. Some livestock, pigs, lambs, chickens.
What I am asking help with is, possibly a DIY system. I cannot fathom paying $12,000 for a $2000 pump and $1000 of tanks. sure there is some more costs, fittings, pipe, cable. but not $8,000 for installation. hell no.
I've seen this photo and it gives me a lot of direction. its pretty much what i have in mind
What i'd like some help with is, what size booster pump would i need for my usage, are there any guides that give a more detailed breakdown of the individual components and how they are interconnected, such as the pressure switches and how they connect to the pump control system.
Thanks in advance!
there was an old well on the property, 14" casing, 200' deep that has dried up.
I'm having a new well dug, 8" casing 600' deep. Water level is at 280, i plan on having the pump at 460'
I'm getting the best deal on the well that ive been able to for california, $50 a foot! ugh, i know others are paying soo much less.
anyhow, thats $30k for just the well.
The well digger quoted me $12,000 for a 5hp pump and two 119 gallon pressure tanks.
i'm outraged. he's trying to bend me over without any lube at all...
I've contacted a handful of other companies for bids but what I ideally want is a
5hp submersible pump
two 119 gallon pressure tanks
a 5000 gallon storage tank
a booster pump, not sure of the HP
What I plan on doing with this property (its a blank slate) is a homestead, landscaping around the house. A lot of tree around the property. A small orchard, about an acre. A green house. Some livestock, pigs, lambs, chickens.
What I am asking help with is, possibly a DIY system. I cannot fathom paying $12,000 for a $2000 pump and $1000 of tanks. sure there is some more costs, fittings, pipe, cable. but not $8,000 for installation. hell no.
I've seen this photo and it gives me a lot of direction. its pretty much what i have in mind
What i'd like some help with is, what size booster pump would i need for my usage, are there any guides that give a more detailed breakdown of the individual components and how they are interconnected, such as the pressure switches and how they connect to the pump control system.
Thanks in advance!