I have a 4" to 6" PVC shaft for my well. Coming from my house is the wires that go to the electric submursalbe pump that I beleive is at the bottom of this shaft. I believe I have a bad pump due to it works gfopr a few seconds and shuts off. I added 20 min of city water to my well just in case it was dry and the pump worked for 40 seconds. So I think I need to remove the pump to replace it. Someone has tired a nylon ropr to the pump but it won't budge. I also notice a rode down approx 4' from the top. not sure if this someho plays a role in the removal of the pump?
2007-08-30 09:30:39 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
unless you are prepered pulling a pump is not something you want to do first off depending on how deep it is it will be VERY heavy
secondly you need a pump tee because the pump hangs on a brass adapter that has a one inch thread in the top and when you go to put the pump back you must hit the groove exactly or you will lose the pump and need a new well
third the pump and pipe will be extremely muddy and slippery . Do yourself a favor call a plumber you will thank me later
2007-09-01 07:18:11 · answer #1 · answered by Eddie W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you go to the trouble and expense of pulling the pump make sure you don't have a problem with the above ground pressure switch or a punctured bladder in the pressure tank. Both of these items can produce the symtoms you describe.
2007-08-30 10:57:21 · answer #2 · answered by Hondu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a Company that specializes in submersible pump removal beforey ou make it so they have to drill a new hole. If you get that thing stuck down there it will be 3 arms and 10 legs worth of costs to repair it!!!!!
2007-08-30 09:35:57 · answer #3 · answered by spacedude4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋