Any tips on replacing a submersible pump? I want to do it myself but have never done one before and am looking for some advice.
The current pump is hanging from the pitless adapter by a PVC drop pipe. The pump is set at 60' according to the drillers report so should not be too heavy, about 20lbs of water plus the pump and pipe, so maybe 40-50lbs at most. The previous installer has left a 3/4" copper tube attached to the adapter which extends to just below the cap so it's all ready to pull. This tube terminates in an elbow and a short stub to form a handle. There is also a safety rope. Should I pull on both the rope and the copper pipe? Should it lift easily off the adapter or will it need some coaxing. Any advice for preventing a disaster, i.e. losing the pump down the well?
The current pump is hanging from the pitless adapter by a PVC drop pipe. The pump is set at 60' according to the drillers report so should not be too heavy, about 20lbs of water plus the pump and pipe, so maybe 40-50lbs at most. The previous installer has left a 3/4" copper tube attached to the adapter which extends to just below the cap so it's all ready to pull. This tube terminates in an elbow and a short stub to form a handle. There is also a safety rope. Should I pull on both the rope and the copper pipe? Should it lift easily off the adapter or will it need some coaxing. Any advice for preventing a disaster, i.e. losing the pump down the well?