PumpNewb1
New Member
Hello,
Currently (see picture) I am running a very old double-pipe jet pump system. It runs on 120v with a 3/4 hp pump which makes me guess my well is not that deep. The house was built in 1964 so the well is probably that age. I have only been in the house 2 years so I don't know any other details. The bearings are starting to go on my jet pump and for the service fee I called a well company out to get their opinion on the situation. They strongly advised that I convert my pump to a submersible for many benefits. They told me that since I had galvanized steel running to my well as seen in the photo next to my pump that it is only a matter of time before it rusts and starts to leak. Currently the pump has no problem holding pressure with 0 leaks. They also said my foot valve will most likely go making even a brand new jet pump not work. To fix this issue they will run electrical thru the 1" inch line to the well and put 1" plastic line for water through the 1-1/4 pipe to the well so I don't have to worry about leaks. This all sounds good but what worries me is that they don't know where my well is in the front yard and I think they are expecting to just dig a find a well with a plastic cover they could just open. My neighbor said are wells are surrounded by brick and concrete top which I can just see the cost going up with. Now I can install the Jet Pump and Tank myself which would save me alot of money with the help of best friend who is a plumber for free but he wants nothing to know about the conversion since he doesn't work on wells. So the questions is:
1. Do I order a jet pump? Which model is your favorite for my application? What do you really think the chances of the pipes leaking or the foot valve breaking in the next 5-10 years are? I figure even if it does break all I lost is the price of the pump since the pressure tank will be reused and I will just have to go the submersible route at that point. I figure this route will cost me under 800 with labor free. Also, Electricity is not a issue to me since I work for the provider and get very cheap rates.
2. Do I pay the company to do the conversion? I know it will be better for the long run but the quote is for 2900k (install, new submersible pump and tank) and I got a feeling its going to get more once the get in there. They also want extra to put a attachment to bring the well head above ground for easy service.
Would I be making a huge mistake if I just put a new jet pump on?
If you made it this far thanks for reading
Lou
CT
Currently (see picture) I am running a very old double-pipe jet pump system. It runs on 120v with a 3/4 hp pump which makes me guess my well is not that deep. The house was built in 1964 so the well is probably that age. I have only been in the house 2 years so I don't know any other details. The bearings are starting to go on my jet pump and for the service fee I called a well company out to get their opinion on the situation. They strongly advised that I convert my pump to a submersible for many benefits. They told me that since I had galvanized steel running to my well as seen in the photo next to my pump that it is only a matter of time before it rusts and starts to leak. Currently the pump has no problem holding pressure with 0 leaks. They also said my foot valve will most likely go making even a brand new jet pump not work. To fix this issue they will run electrical thru the 1" inch line to the well and put 1" plastic line for water through the 1-1/4 pipe to the well so I don't have to worry about leaks. This all sounds good but what worries me is that they don't know where my well is in the front yard and I think they are expecting to just dig a find a well with a plastic cover they could just open. My neighbor said are wells are surrounded by brick and concrete top which I can just see the cost going up with. Now I can install the Jet Pump and Tank myself which would save me alot of money with the help of best friend who is a plumber for free but he wants nothing to know about the conversion since he doesn't work on wells. So the questions is:
1. Do I order a jet pump? Which model is your favorite for my application? What do you really think the chances of the pipes leaking or the foot valve breaking in the next 5-10 years are? I figure even if it does break all I lost is the price of the pump since the pressure tank will be reused and I will just have to go the submersible route at that point. I figure this route will cost me under 800 with labor free. Also, Electricity is not a issue to me since I work for the provider and get very cheap rates.
2. Do I pay the company to do the conversion? I know it will be better for the long run but the quote is for 2900k (install, new submersible pump and tank) and I got a feeling its going to get more once the get in there. They also want extra to put a attachment to bring the well head above ground for easy service.
Would I be making a huge mistake if I just put a new jet pump on?
If you made it this far thanks for reading
Lou
CT
