Please help with suggestions on a good replacement submersible pump.
Details:
Well was dug in 1979.
Pump was last replaced 12/7/93 notes say its a 1/2 horsepower pump set at 87' on pvc, I don't know the brand or any other specifications, its a 19 year old pump.
Well is 110' deep, water is at 40'.
6" steel well casing.
Its a 2 wire 220 volt pump with no control box and just a basic on/off pressure 40/60psi.
Expansion tank was replaced 04/06/04 and it a Well-X-Trol model WX-203, its a 32 gallon expansion tank.
I made a T-handle type pump pulling tool out of 1" galvanized pipe and test fitted it on the pitless adapter, I assume this means I have 1" piping.
Our water is treated with a Iron curtain and water softener after the pressure tank.
Supports a family of 4 water needs.
My plan:
I plan on replacing the pump soon because it pops the breaker when watering the lawn for half an hour or more and I think that is a warning sign that its wearing out.
I plan on replacing the pressure switch because it shuts off at 65 psi and turns on at 36psi but it says its rated for 40-60 psi.
I plan on replacing the faucet between the pump and expansion tank in the basement, because it barely flows when turned on and won't completely shut off, I suspect this is due to contaminants.
I plan on replacing the pressure gauge as it reads about 4 psi even when there is no pressure when I have turned the pump off and all faucets have stopped flowing including in the basement.
I plan on replacing the PVC pipe supporting the pump with poly rated for 160psi.
What is a suitable replacement pump model that is reliable and cost effective?
Should I go ahead and replace my expansion tank now too? If so should I keep the same size, there is not room for anything much bigger unless its taller.
Also I get bursts of air from the outside faucets every few minutes, I suspect the snifter valve wasn't removed when they upgraded from a bladder less expansion tank to the bladder type tank, does this sound plausible?
Should I replace the pitless adapter O-ring or should I just keep the original?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Details:
Well was dug in 1979.
Pump was last replaced 12/7/93 notes say its a 1/2 horsepower pump set at 87' on pvc, I don't know the brand or any other specifications, its a 19 year old pump.
Well is 110' deep, water is at 40'.
6" steel well casing.
Its a 2 wire 220 volt pump with no control box and just a basic on/off pressure 40/60psi.
Expansion tank was replaced 04/06/04 and it a Well-X-Trol model WX-203, its a 32 gallon expansion tank.
I made a T-handle type pump pulling tool out of 1" galvanized pipe and test fitted it on the pitless adapter, I assume this means I have 1" piping.
Our water is treated with a Iron curtain and water softener after the pressure tank.
Supports a family of 4 water needs.
My plan:
I plan on replacing the pump soon because it pops the breaker when watering the lawn for half an hour or more and I think that is a warning sign that its wearing out.
I plan on replacing the pressure switch because it shuts off at 65 psi and turns on at 36psi but it says its rated for 40-60 psi.
I plan on replacing the faucet between the pump and expansion tank in the basement, because it barely flows when turned on and won't completely shut off, I suspect this is due to contaminants.
I plan on replacing the pressure gauge as it reads about 4 psi even when there is no pressure when I have turned the pump off and all faucets have stopped flowing including in the basement.
I plan on replacing the PVC pipe supporting the pump with poly rated for 160psi.
What is a suitable replacement pump model that is reliable and cost effective?
Should I go ahead and replace my expansion tank now too? If so should I keep the same size, there is not room for anything much bigger unless its taller.
Also I get bursts of air from the outside faucets every few minutes, I suspect the snifter valve wasn't removed when they upgraded from a bladder less expansion tank to the bladder type tank, does this sound plausible?
Should I replace the pitless adapter O-ring or should I just keep the original?
Thank you in advance for your help.
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