Happy holiday. I'm replacing a 25 year old submersible in a 4" metal casing well. I ignored the depth, still don't know for sure.
I have one of those old Merrill pitless adapters seen in a thread in this forum which helped me immensely. Thanks Terry for hosting this treasure.
Using the info here, I was able to free the pitless adapter which was at 5' depth, with a self made tool and it loosened after a few hours of trying.
After freeing the pitless adapter, continued to pull and when the adapter was out, I ran into the fact I have a rigid 1.25" pvc pipe between the pitless and the pump.
So far, I've pulled about 5' above the pitless and a good 25' below and I think the pump just reached the bottom of the pitless' mouth and I'm very stuck.
My biggest problem is that I have a ton of piping dangling above that I wasn't ready for and it pains me to see it crack or bend. I needed this finished this weekend... I'll attach a photo of the setup.
I think my choices are, to cut the pvc pipe, but it worries me to drop the pump if there's not a bunch outside. I am 70 years old and have my wife that has helped immensely but I definitely think I'm in a pickle. I welcome your suggestions, criticism and encouragement. On a holiday, there's very few people you can call for help.
Thank you~!
I have one of those old Merrill pitless adapters seen in a thread in this forum which helped me immensely. Thanks Terry for hosting this treasure.
Using the info here, I was able to free the pitless adapter which was at 5' depth, with a self made tool and it loosened after a few hours of trying.
After freeing the pitless adapter, continued to pull and when the adapter was out, I ran into the fact I have a rigid 1.25" pvc pipe between the pitless and the pump.
So far, I've pulled about 5' above the pitless and a good 25' below and I think the pump just reached the bottom of the pitless' mouth and I'm very stuck.
My biggest problem is that I have a ton of piping dangling above that I wasn't ready for and it pains me to see it crack or bend. I needed this finished this weekend... I'll attach a photo of the setup.
I think my choices are, to cut the pvc pipe, but it worries me to drop the pump if there's not a bunch outside. I am 70 years old and have my wife that has helped immensely but I definitely think I'm in a pickle. I welcome your suggestions, criticism and encouragement. On a holiday, there's very few people you can call for help.
Thank you~!