Ed Rucker
New Member
My 60-year-old well with a 30-year-old well pump slowly dwindled to no water being pumped a week ago. I've only owned the property for 20 years, so I assume the well and the pump's age are fairly accurate estimates based on word-of-mouth information from the previous owners. The local well companies are all backed up for months so I decided to pull the pump myself.
225 feet of 1 1/4 galvanized pipe later I found a Grundfos 10S07-12 pump and Franklin 2145079001 3/4 horse motor. These are/were controlled by a Red Jacket 3/4 horse controller.
The total well depth and static water depth were determined using the string with weight or float and came out to be 238 feet to water and 287 feet total depth. I know there is a discrepancy between the down-pipe length and the measured static water level. I can only guess that the monofilament line used stretched. I will remeasure tomorrow when I get a different type of string.
The current plan is to place a new 1hp pump 10 feet above the well bottom. Can someone please give recommendations for a Grundfos pump and Franklin motor sized for this application?
Additionally, the plan is to replace the steel down-pipe with 1 1/4 inch layflat hose. Are there any issues with this? Are there preferred brands?
I'm sure many more questions will arise as the project progresses. Thanks to all for your input
225 feet of 1 1/4 galvanized pipe later I found a Grundfos 10S07-12 pump and Franklin 2145079001 3/4 horse motor. These are/were controlled by a Red Jacket 3/4 horse controller.
The total well depth and static water depth were determined using the string with weight or float and came out to be 238 feet to water and 287 feet total depth. I know there is a discrepancy between the down-pipe length and the measured static water level. I can only guess that the monofilament line used stretched. I will remeasure tomorrow when I get a different type of string.
The current plan is to place a new 1hp pump 10 feet above the well bottom. Can someone please give recommendations for a Grundfos pump and Franklin motor sized for this application?
Additionally, the plan is to replace the steel down-pipe with 1 1/4 inch layflat hose. Are there any issues with this? Are there preferred brands?
I'm sure many more questions will arise as the project progresses. Thanks to all for your input