My well cap is welded shut! Really

[Jntt]

Just purchased a place in arizona (we are from Washington state) just found out that the well not only is capped but welded on. How do I remove it so I can finally get some water? Thank you

 

[Valveman]

Un-weld it. I would use an angle grinder and cut the welds off.

 

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[LLigetfa]

Are there any pipes and/or wires visible? Maybe the well was sealed because it is not viable or contaminated. Is the cap above grade? Got pics?

 

[Boycedrilling]

Cutting torch or grinder

Very common to weld a plate on the top of casing on a well that doesn’t have a pump installed. Is there supposed to be a pump installed in your well already?

 

[Reach4]

It was a while before I realized that an angle grinder more often mounts a cutoff wheel than a grinding wheel. Cool tool. Wear safety goggles, because stuff flies.

 

[LLigetfa]

One needs to be careful with the "skinny disk" cutoff wheels. They cannot take the abuse of using them at any but a right angle. Wear a full face shield, not just goggles. Also gauntlet style leather gloves and long sleeves.