Jecsd1
New Member
Hi, this is my first post and I don't have very much experience with water wells.
I recently moved to the countryside in Central TX where I had a water well drilled for residential use. The basic system has an in ground pump, some sort of controller box and an 85 gallon storage tank.
We have not had any sort of volume problems with the system whatsoever and I believe the driller/installer told me that the well tested at 13-15 gpm capability but that I was limited to a 10 gpm pump to stay classified as "residential"
I installed a whole house filter between the pressure tank and the house and overall I'm satisfied with the system.
What I am not happy with is the smell. There is a distinct rotten egg smell that, I am told from a few neighbors, is common in this part of the state and emanates from a Hydrogen gas in the water. I am also told that the solution is to add a storage tank to allow the Hydrogen gas to "off gas"
This solution is agreeable to me except for the cost of the install. The company that drilled/installed our well wants another $5000 for this. After what the initial well cost was and all the other things that have come along with living in the country, we just don't have that cash right now.
I am an ASE Master Mechanic and as such am very mechanically inclined. I have tackled and succeeded at most jobs that a homeowner would dare.
Is this something that I can accomplish on my own???
If so, I have no problem buying quality components necessary and doing all the plumbing and electrical wiring myself. Really, I need assistance with selecting the right components to complement my existing system and make the entire setup reliable and relatively trouble free.
Am I asking for trouble?
Thank You!!
I recently moved to the countryside in Central TX where I had a water well drilled for residential use. The basic system has an in ground pump, some sort of controller box and an 85 gallon storage tank.
We have not had any sort of volume problems with the system whatsoever and I believe the driller/installer told me that the well tested at 13-15 gpm capability but that I was limited to a 10 gpm pump to stay classified as "residential"
I installed a whole house filter between the pressure tank and the house and overall I'm satisfied with the system.
What I am not happy with is the smell. There is a distinct rotten egg smell that, I am told from a few neighbors, is common in this part of the state and emanates from a Hydrogen gas in the water. I am also told that the solution is to add a storage tank to allow the Hydrogen gas to "off gas"
This solution is agreeable to me except for the cost of the install. The company that drilled/installed our well wants another $5000 for this. After what the initial well cost was and all the other things that have come along with living in the country, we just don't have that cash right now.
I am an ASE Master Mechanic and as such am very mechanically inclined. I have tackled and succeeded at most jobs that a homeowner would dare.
Is this something that I can accomplish on my own???
If so, I have no problem buying quality components necessary and doing all the plumbing and electrical wiring myself. Really, I need assistance with selecting the right components to complement my existing system and make the entire setup reliable and relatively trouble free.
Am I asking for trouble?
Thank You!!