Question about 3 hp submersible well pump

[gargalaxy]

I just removed a submersible well pump (3hp, 3 phase). The pipe was steel sch 40. Can I install the new pump using pvc pipe sch 40 or pvc sch 80? Well is 70' deep

 

[Valveman]

Don't use sch 40 or glue anything down the well. But Sch 80 with metal couplings will work fine. May need 2" for that size pump.

 

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[Texas Wellman]

I have never used anything but galv. pipe for a pump of that size. They do make sch 80 2" PVC for that application.

 

[gargalaxy]

thank you guys, you save me a lot of work because the well is about 20 years old, inside a hole (3'x2'x4') and has a roof on top. is more easy work with sch 80 and no steel. thank you for your help, so helpful

 

[gargalaxy]

thank you, you save me a lot of work because the well is about 20 years old, inside a hole (3'x2'x4') and has a roof on top. is more easy work with sch 80 and no steel. thank you for your help