Well questions

[spaugh]

Hello guys, here are the well specs

640ft deep
Water level 200ft below ground.
Refresh rate of well 150gpm+

I am looking to put a new pump in the well and possibly replace the pipes. Going with 2HP 13GS pump and 1.25" pipe.

Question is should I use PVC or steel? It currently has steel. Is it ok to use plastic pipe for such a deep well?

Also, any ideas where I can buy the pipe and how much these pipes cost these days?

Thank you!

 

[Valveman]

With 150 GPM recharge the pumping level may not be much or any different than the static level. It makes a difference in which pump and which pipe you can use if the pump is set at 300' or 600'?

 

[Sponsor]

 

[spaugh]

Yes the water never seems to draw down at all. But I am still going to put themp in 500ft or more just in case.

 

[Valveman]

It doesn't matter if the pump is set at 500', it will still only be lifting from the water level of 200'. Using a pump designed to work at 500' with only 200' of head will cause upthrust damage. If you know the well level will never drop below 200', installing a pump made for that head and set at about 300' would be best. You can always purchase a larger pump and set it deeper if something drastic happens in years to come.

 

[elvia]

Hi guys, anybody knows if it’s better to remove a huge old tank for the water wells if not using it? Is in the house in its own room by the garage. Can we cover it with wooded floor ?