Recent content by Truckie13B

Got the wires out including the splice at the pump. At least I saved that much. I made a tool to "grip" the PVC pipe and attached it to a 3/8" cable and will try it out today. I have a skinny nephew to lower into the well by his ankles, just kidding. The New well is going in on Monday. Hope it...

The pump is completely encased in silt, above and below. He pulled on the thing using hydraulics and was able to move it up about 12' in an hour and a half. Thats when he lost his patience and pulled too hard. The pipe broke at a coupling twice, The last break was approximately 30 - 40' doown...

Thanks guys. I am a DIY'er and hate to lose to something like this! I, too, know when I'm beat. The reason I need to try is that the professional I hired pulled the pump about 12' before he lost patience and pulled too hard with the hydraulics. I still believe I can get it out. Yes, this is a...

I tried to pull my submersible pump from my 400' deep well. The 1 1/2" PVC pipe came loose (didn't break) at a coupling at 30' deep. Naturally, the wires broke also. I can reach the wires with pliers ( 3 feet into the 6" PVC casing) but, the pump is stuck in silt. Is there any way I can DIY to...