It sounds silly but I read online that on a well that doesn't have a pump (mine), dropping a rock or ice cube down the well and timing how long it takes before it hits water can tell you how deep the water is.
2 seconds = 42 feet
3 seconds = 111 feet
4 seconds = 212 feet
5 seconds = 345 feet
The above takes into account air resistance.
I tried it but it kept hitting the side of the PVC casing so that throws off the timing. I got around 5 seconds.
How else can one measure the water depth? Lowering a rope with a small weight?
2 seconds = 42 feet
3 seconds = 111 feet
4 seconds = 212 feet
5 seconds = 345 feet
The above takes into account air resistance.
I tried it but it kept hitting the side of the PVC casing so that throws off the timing. I got around 5 seconds.
How else can one measure the water depth? Lowering a rope with a small weight?
