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My existing pump has red and black and ground...its connected from the power source white to red. .black to black and both grounds ..how would I connect it if my new pump wires are both black or is there a reason for the difference in color
Why hasn’t UA-cam monetized you? Seems very unfair considering all of the needless other channels people make money on. You’re literally helping people with real world problems in a very wholesome way.
@@chrisosborne9079 It doesn't matter if the hot legs are opposite of what they were , so ya just hook the white to one of the black. Assuming the white wire is being used as a hot leg , and you are running 220/240 volts .
May I ask you a question. I have low pressure and volume. The well pump is at around 170 ft I have filled my pool and forgot it was on and ran it 20 hrs and it never went dry. The bladder tank is maybe 10 years old the pump is a 1 hp and is around the same age. 3 years ago I had to replace the line to the house it was 3/4 and I put 1 inch in to replace it. It has a 30 50 switch I think. I live in south central Pennsylvania. I believe my water level is around 40 ft. Any help?
@@Slimjim011 test #1 turn off the pump breaker and see if the pressure gauge drops to 0. If it does, then that means you have a leak in the drop pipe. Normally low flow means it's a leak, or the pumps old & worn out internally. 10 years for a 1hp is a few years past its normal life expectancy.
I am a retired university professor and former department chair, responsible for more than 40 faculty, 100 graduate students, and 1200 undergraduates. I've seen hundreds of people teach. You are easily in the top 5% of all the instructors I have ever watched. In addition to your teaching skills, the production value of your videos is excellent. It's wonderful to see an expert tradesman develop new talents (video production) while transmitting the knowledge you have acquired over decades. It's clear that you are a lifelong student and careful observer, always willing to learn from experience and thoughtful analysis of failed systems to improve new installations. A+.
Thank you for your kind words. Also your spot on! I also have videos on building a budget race car, building different types of engines ect. Simply to learn how something works! I love to dismantle things to understand them. I never knew I enjoyed teaching til this wonderful community of Subscribers supported me, thank you for your support! Means more than you'd think!
Awesome video I have 98 ft well 20 ft of water. I want to use it for irrigation and swimming pool what size pump do you recommend 25 gpm or less.Will the oil pipe work well with my well . My location is Alabama. Also what wire 12 -2 or 12 -3 . Is there any way to find or fish debris out of well. If there is any. Well was dug in 1981. Awsome video again. Brand names of well pumps you prefer will be helpful. Thanks Kenny
I'm a plumber. New to the trade(3.5 years) unable to find an apprenticeship where I live, so after taking a one year college course I have just been working on my own. I'm very appreciative of videos like this laid out in a clear step by step manner with knowledgeable reasoning of steps taken and materials used. If i could like the video 20 times, I would. At any rate, you have a new subscriber to your channel.
Chances of me being a driller in OZ, with a brother named Matt, watching this vid and reading your comment? Anyway subscribed - you’re doing great work here Phil - I’ll be watching more of your work and getting in touch, there’s too few telling it straight like you do!
About 10 years ago, our original well pump check valve failed causing the water to be pushed back down the well. The pump was about 30 years old at this point and still "worked". I called a well company to come out and we quickly found out the pump was stuck at the bottom. He didn't have an ups-a-daisy or a pump truck. The guy jerked us around for a few weeks. We still had water, so it wasn't an emergency at this point. I ended up calling another well guy. He came out with a pump truck and yanked the pump out. It got jammed in the well after about 10 feet and the poly line pulled out of the pump nipple. No biggie, we have ~15 feet of static water in a 150' well. He put a Gould slimline soft-start pump at about 110'. That thing only lasted 2 years before it just quit. Of course, while I was in the shower, it decides to give up the ghost. I then called a new well guy, who offered a hell of a lot more information about wells than the last 2 guys. He was the first one to sanitize the well. Turned out, our grandmothers used to play bingo together. My point is, The first to clowns didn't seem to really care about helping us. They only wanted our money. I can tell by the way you work, you truly care about your workmanship and your customers. I really do appreciate and respect that.
The good ones usually are not the cheapest, but usually not the most expensive... but if they take the time to educate you on your system... it is a very good thing.
Hats off to you sir. I'm a retired auto mechanic and service manager. I appreciate this video and your work. People would often tell me I made it look easy, watching you work reminded me of that. I was seeing myself about 35 years ago, as we are about the same size and build. People would often pre-judge my ability based on what they thought were short comings. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience in a very clear, professional manner.
Im a contractor in Idaho. There are many secrets that I've learned that i thought I'd never share. You, young man have changed my mind. Thank you for sharing your industry knowledge! You are a master at your craft. I wish you were available in my area. You would be my drilling/installer. Keep up the great work!
Anyone withholding information and "keeping secrets" without sharing should be out of business. It's shameful and dirty work because that's exactly what is always used to gouge customers. The man in this video is honest and deserves total business. When someone has "secrets" or won't explain what needs to be done, with a forthcoming spirit, they should be out of business. Secrets are exactly how the small problem gets presented unnecessarily as something that is a false narrative of a problem that isn't actually there. It's downright theft, dishonest, and terrible. Literally.
I pulled my 165' of steel pipe with a homemade tripod out of 16' larch small trees and a come along winch. Oh and my 8 year old son as my helper Lol. It was an adventure.
Thanks! Great video. I'm trying to learn as much as I can to help a friend (widow) out to get an old well working that came with some property they bought before my buddy died.
👍🏻 subscribed & donated. I’m having a well drilled next month, thank you so much for your video. Will be watching many more. I’m trying to educate myself before the driller gets here. 😁
I run a plumbing supply store in Lynchburg. I’m going to show this video to my team during a lunch and learn. A great tool to help our customers. The well and installers know what to do but sometimes repair plumbing companies need our direction. Thanks for all you do!
You look in your mid 20's and have been doing this for over 17 yrs? You sure don't allow stress to rule your life! That's awesome! The best thing is, you're an awesome teacher! I just subscribed. 💪🙏😊
You're the best teacher for wells, well pump installation and how to do it regarding all facets of trouble shooting problems. You have helped me tremendously and I'm sure many others. Thank you very much.
I have a small rural property in Canada where temperatures in the winter get pretty cold. When I got this little winterized cottage I call home, the previous owner had a setup where he used a heating line for the well in the winter. Not knowing anything about this stuff, the real estate agent told me he used an extension chord in the winter to plug it in and this was a normal thing for these types of setups. So, the first winter I got myself a heavy duty extension chord and plugged it in (the plug in on the outside of the shed was too far away for the heating line to reach...hence the extension). Mid winter, the water stopped. Long story short, it was discovered by my dad that the outlet had tripped. So, fixed that and plugged it back in. Flash forward to the spring, the extension chord was disconnected in the warm weather and put aside. I went to use this extension chord at one point to operate a power tool outside and as I was plugging it in, my son said, careful mom, I saw that chord spark before. He barely finished that sentence as I plugged it in and then end of the chord lit up like a roman candle. I quickly unplugged it, grateful nobody was near the end of it when I plugged it in. Obviously threw it out. But I got thinking...as I know nothing about these things...why did that happen. Started questioning the use of the extension chord for the heating line....did some research...no way should I be using that. The heating line is an appliance and should be plugged in directly to an outlet. Ok....hired an electrician to install a plug in where the line could reach. Problem solved. However, the heating costs in the winter!!!! BUT, this is a drilled well. Now I start thinking again. Why should I have to use a heating line AT ALL for a drilled well? Started to think about the set up. There is a pipe at the top of the well, above ground that plugs to the well somehow. I think about my dad's well....and every other well I have seen....they don't have this....everything is below ground. What is going on here?! So , here I am, trying to figure out what is wrong with my set up. What were all the other owners doing here? Sheesh.
We are addicted to watching all your videos (new & old). When my dad first bought his farm back in the late 60s, he worked parttime IN THE WINTER for our neighbor who drilled wells. This is northeast Wisconsin. They would use blow torches to heat up the diesel fuel tanks and hydraulic tanks!! I only seem to see metal casing & pitless wellheads up here. Take care & keep putting out the great videos.
Another tip that I learned from an old timer was when I'm wrapping my tape at the last rap or so try not to stretch it too much and cut it with a razor knife instead of pulling it that way it won't have that resistance on it wanting to pull back
ASTM D stands for American Society of Testing and Material, D for miscellaneous materials. A third party certification for materials used. NSF 61 is lead free for potable water. Some materials are approved for services, some for water distribution, some are approved for both applications. Great video, i like how well you explained how it works. Thanks for all your time and hard work
This is a great tutorial on installing a well pump. I’m in the process of replacing an in-house jet pump with a submersible. I’ve decided to hire a contractor and your video has given me insight on what to ask and look for in any proposal to perform the work.
It's nice that your father taught you the right way to do things not many people take pride in there work these days it gives you a good feeling inside when you no you done it right good job as always
Absolutely one of the best instrumental videos on UA-cam . Thank you for taking the time to make this . Because of this I was able to gain enough confidence to replace my well pump by myself. Saved me several thousand dollars.
Just replaced my submersible well pump. Took me 6 hours but that included 2 trips to Menards. This video helped me tremendously with your step by step tutorial.
Bravo, Sir. Many years ago, i was a young buck working and learning alongside my father. That experience helped me learn my trades, raise a family, and appreciate the real values of craftsmanship/ workperson's pride. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. All the best wishes for you and your future.
Thank you Sir , you are one of a kind , not to many craftsmen like yourself willing to spread the knowledge like you do. Bless you and I hope you keep doing what you do and you become very successful in your business. Peace bro
I started working as a dispatcher and customer service rep for a HVAC company/plumbing company and I love it. One of the most calls are about well pumps and your videos have been so helpful about learning more on what the techs are doing and what questions to ask the customers. You are so easy to listen to and you’re saying the right stuff about the trades. Like the professor said you’re a lifelong learner you can tell. I was shocked to find how technology is changing with plumbing and HVAC. You need to be kept up to date on digital thermostats, floor systems app controlled products ,etc. I can’t wait to watch more from you. Are you single?
I just completed my Small Waters in Alaska and recently received a job offer for a Well And Pump company, little nervous but you’ve boosted my confidence on what I can look forward to getting into this field, Thank you.
شكرا على محتواك الرائع -- قررت الكتابة بلغتي الأصلية لتعرف أن الكثيرمن الأشخاص حول العالم يتابعون المحتوى الخاص بك أنا عربي من سوريا -- ونحن نواجه العديد من المشاكل مع الآبار لدينا -- شكرا لك
What a great video. I doubt I’ll ever install a water well pump. But what an incredible teacher you are. I feel like I could do it after watching your video.
I'm making another comment for the same video. Thanks again!!!! My husband is going to have to do it soon in Montana... I'm doing the research. I hope that all is well. We are going to mention your channel in our video once we are ready to share it with the world.
Just started watching your videos and just want to say you are an excellent instructor. Love your approach and work ethic. No beating around the bush and loaded full of information. Just want you to know your efforts are appreciated. 🖐 from Ontario Canada.
LOL Competition watching your videos. Best compliment you could ever ask for! You’ve got them running scared 😂. I never comment when someone is negative on my channel. I just block them. Love your content! Learn something new from every vid…. Keep up the good work. John
Great video! I have two systems of my own for about 25 years. Relatively trouble free for all that time which I like to attribute to your adage “ use quality products and use them correctly “. Mainly I want to compliment you on your thorough progression of the process, exacting explanations of each step (and the reason for it!),and done with easy understandable terms. I was a mechanical service instructor for 20 years, so I can appreciate a well (no pun intended) seminar. I currently work part time at a hardware store that sells some water system equipment and parts. When DIYers start asking for tutorials about what to do, I send em to your sight. You explain it well (there I go again) and with great visuals. Again, great job and continued success!
Funny you've said, " 1 year old video" 10 pm today , I just found out that my well Pump is gone, watching now... thank you very much for your videos brother, from Naples, Florida...
I stumbled across your videos today. This is my 3rd video so far. Outstanding and very informative. Outstanding work ethics as well. Son, your an asset to humanity! God Bless you and your family!
The only way we can help make the world a better place is to do Our Part! Sometimes we must lead in hopes for others to follow, teach what we know and hope to help those in need.
Just finished watching your video, I don’t have a well pump issue, but I do have a pressure tank bladder that failed. I figured I would watch your video just in case I ever have to replace the pump. While watching your video I had to laugh, I’m one of those people that works behind a computer from home. I’ve been a Sr. Network Engineer/Architect for about 15 years, It’s been my most rewarding career, and I’ve had many, everything from outside sales, truck driver, long haul owner operator (tanker), to a small business recycling company owner! Your video literally leaves no stone unturned with regards to install. My only question is, when I am forced to change the pump, what model has the best warranty, or best track record for longevity? Since I’m not in the industry, I must rely on somebody (trustworthy & knowledgeable) who’s been doing this a while, and you Sir fit the bill. I’ve watched tens of thousands of videos on UA-cam, from automotive to household DIY, seriously name a video or a project and I’m 99.999% sure I’ve watched one if not dozens on any given topic. The way you produce your videos, the content you provide, and your delivery, I didn’t even have to watch it on 1.5x speed, for me, that’s about the best compliment I can give you, there are maybe a handful of videos that earn that designation out of the tens of thousands. One last question I would have for you is, everything I’ve researched points to the well-X-trol being the best water pressure tanks for a well system, do you agree, or do you think there’s something better, or just as good? The price point on the Amtrol water tanks are hefty, but I’d feel more at ease with an expert opinion. FYI, I did hit the subscribe button, I also bookmarked your website, when the time comes, I’ll purchase products from you, it’s the best support I can give, with three kids and a wife, and this ridiculous administration we’re being forced to endure, times are tough!
Nice, watching you install a water well pump, from start to finish. We have a well that produces 7gpm, yet still have 2-1250 gallon cistern/water storage tanks, it's customary to have storage tanks around here, even though mines never gone dry, that I know of. Oh, well, I've spent enough on water wells to pay for unlimited municipal piped water for multiple lifetimes. 😂 P.S. I wish I trusted our local well drillers to do right by us, like I've come to trust you!
Wow, such a fantastic attitude for a young man. I was just curious to see how long approximately a new submersible pump would last. We had one installed 4 years ago and it stopped working today. There are not to many people who would spend their time making a video like you have done here. Kudos to you and I hope that you receive many donations.
We have a Grundfos 6 SQF 3 @ 530' powered by 1100 watts of solar panels/Honda 2200 generator. The company didn't put in the torque arrester either so thanks for explaining that. This system is at the shed currently cause the house isn't built yet. It gets cold here in Wyoming so the plan is to install the system in the house once built. You are wise beyond your years young man and an excellent teacher, keep on keep'in on!
Thanks for the great content. My wife and I bought land for a home that we plan on building largely on our own. I'm a handy guy and can learn just about any skill so I've been reading and learning about all the trades. You're 100% right that skilled trades are dying as our leaders push dependency on other countries for every little inconvenience in life. The education you are providing is making it possible for free people to maintain their independence. Thank you
Skilled trades are suffering because of the notion of "you need a college degree to make money" philosophy. Kids nowadays are pressured into college, at the ripe age of 17 they are supposed to know what they are supposed to specialize in, for the rest of their lives, and the majority have no idea. So they invest the time and money in a garbage degree, or barely get by in a "desirable" degree and then fail in the open market as they cant foster the skills to succeed, and no company will spend time for them to learn. No high school backs up the town garbage truck to the parking lot on career day, for students to take a ride on and see if they like it.. It's not glamorous, the stigma of failure stinks more than the garbage in the truck.. but guess what? You ride that truck out of high school and by your late 40's you are making well over median income, have a pension and health care all set to go. You retire with 80 percent of your income and healthcare all set, you can now do whatever the hell you want for the rest of your life. A very comfortable life. Drive a truck with a CDL. 6 years after graduating high school, I guarantee the truck drivers are doing better than 50 percent of the college grads, with no student loan debt, working a DOT limited number of hours, and delivering the goods to the Mcdonalds the kid that went to college is managing but making less money while working more hours. Now you learn a skilled trade, put in the hard work the first 6 to 8 years to get licenses, continue your education, and start your own business? You are printing money. College degree types make the most in the upper few percent that make it, but they have expensive houses and toys that need trades to work on, and you can do very very well by being the best at your trade, hire and train the right people, spend the time bringing them up to your level and pay them well.. you will make more than most classmates you graduated with, that went to college. There are so many career options high schools need to start presenting to students, unfortunately standardized testing requirements have squashed that. Standardized testing fails are nothing but cracks and voids those willing to work can fill, and do very well as a living.
@@sc5015standardized testing teaches the kids to memorize the answers just long enough to pass the test, but it doesn't teach them how to remember things for a lifetimes use to their advantage. Our school systems have failed us for well over 50 years now, and I am a prime example of this fact. I had a teacher in second grade that apparently didn't like me, because she continually told me that I was stupid. Then she failed me, and held me back in second grade for another year. I adapted the thinking that I was too stupid to learn for a time, but I never did any type of school homework, are classroom work ever again, and this lasted until my freshman year of high school. At which time I had started skipping classes altogether, and it ended up that the school decided that since I didn't want to be there, then they didn't have time for my nonsense, and I was released from school with signed papers saying that I, my parents, are the school district were not to be penalized for this. So at 14 I went to work, and since that time I've tried two trades. First one was in the Boiler makers union, and I worked in that for three years, and since this was early to mid 70's work was not steady in the trades. It was either stay in the trade, and travel around the country from job to job never really having a chance to have a permanent place to live at my age, are get out of that profession, and find another. Well it was hard to adjust from making great money $8.75 back then was a great amount of money for anyone, especially when I was up until the last lay off working unlimited overtime. But those days were over if I wanted to establish myself a permanent place to live, and meet someone significant to be lifelong relationship. So I started in a small mom and pop HVAC company doing residential systems. Wasn't a bad place to work, but minimum wage was a lot less money than I had made several months earlier, but it paid enough to let me get an apartment with a friend, and buy a truck to get back and forth to work since my car had give up on me. Wasn't long, and I figured out residential wasn't where the money was, and after couple years moved on to a company did commercial systems. Learned a lot from them a lot of new construction, and a fair amount of changing out old equipment which we replaced with new. After 10 years there, I moved on to a company that did new construction on high rise buildings hospitals and industrial type work. I'd found my place in the world, and I'd been foreman at last place I'd worked all those years at. It didn't take long, and I made foreman there, and couple years later I was supervisor over large construction projects running multi million dollar projects for all the mechanical trades that we had at the company, plus all the sub contractors that work with these trades. At first place I'd worked I'd met a nice young lady that I later married we'd had three sons, and life was good by time I went to work for the third company. My wife had convinced me to take my GED, and set me up with a place to study for the test. Turned the lady down for the study course, but I made a deal with her. If I failed, then I would return to study under her, and I would explain to everyone that I had tried on my own and failed. If she never heard from me again, then she could assume that either I'd passed, or that I wasn't a man of my words. Just to be honest with her, I made the trip back to talk to her, and show her the paperwork showing her that I'd passed with flying colors. 93 was the grade I received for all the different classes I'd passed the test for individually since it was average score across all of them. The thing I want to say about my school years was that most of my teachers gave me lucks for refusing to do any school work, but yet from the second time in second grade until the 8th grade I was passed onto the next grade without any problems. I even played every sport that was in my school district, and this was at the beginning of no pass no play. Yet I never missed a days practice or missed one single game inspite of the fact I still did no class work of any type. Not exactly true because I had a couple classes I liked that interest me, and that was drafting, crafts class, and mechanics shop, but nothing to do with actually turning in any paperwork. Drafting I'd fold it up, and stick it in my back pocket take it home. Funny how that teacher effected my thinking, and if she'd been positive influence instead of a mean person who knows what I could have done in life. But fortunately I was given the ability to work on most anything mechanical, and figure it out very quickly. That and common sense has made my life better than anyone expected it to be. So the trades need new people men or women, it doesn't matter as long as they have the desire to learn, and aren't afraid to work for what they want outta life. The trades will take care of their families as long as they work for whoever they work for, and do the best they can. That's my say on what you have stated, and I agree with you whole heartedly. He does excellent job of explaining in a way people can understand what he is doing. I'm sure there's more to it that experience automatically makes him have to stop and think about it for a second, but he doest explain for that reason. Yet he covers it very well otherwise, and I'm sure some day he'll take over for his dad and then he'll be the top man on the job of running the business.
Licensed General Contractor in southwest NM for over 12 years now with 30+ years construction experience. Just wanted to say thanks for the videos and time to explain what you're doing and best of luck in the future. It doesn't help me much but the knowledge is always a good thing to start the understanding of each trade. Brand new sub for sure eithere way. Man I couldn't agree anymore on the help situation. We are in for a crazy time in my opinion for the future. You and I can't do these things forever and wonder what will happen when we are done. But like you said 'you do your part and I'll do mine" is all we can do. I actually do a tiny bit more and go to my local high school and at least try to give the kids some info on the trades, at least the ones that will listen......
I don't think I need much well knowledge, but I enjoy your videos because you obviously are knowledgeable, but also enthusiastic about the job. I love the explanations and have learned a lot, even if I hope to never need it. 🙂 Keepup the good work. Greetings from the coast of the North Sea where getting rid of the water is our bigger problem.
I never get tired of your how to videos, even though I know a lot about wells. I live in the northeast with a 600 foot well with the static water level way down there. The piping is stick pvc, just like you explained. Thank you.
Speaking of never getting tired of his videos ... I had him on auto play last night ... and had dreams of working on wells together . It was awesome . . . then sadly I woke up .
I really appreciate when I have a tradesperson come out and do work at my house to take a few minutes and explain what is going on. I had someone come out and look at my heat pump. And when he showed up he asked that I am out there when he is working on it. This way if I have any questions, I can ask it then and there and he can answer the questions. I have continued to use that company to service my system because every technician that has come out wants us out there. That little bit of knowledge that they provide is well worth the little extra I pay this company. The way you take the time to explain things not only to us but also the customer is very valuable Keep up the great work. Also when you are explaining everything like that, you are not trying to hide things just to make an extra buck or two.
We would have a better world if people were truthful and honest from the start. Sometimes it's not easy to hear the cost of things, but it allows time before getting the bill to know what to expect. Typically I over estimate Slightly and then the final bill is a few hundred less. From what I've learned, I'm extremely reasonable on prices....I just put myself in the customers shoes. I make enough to run a business and not hear to hit People over the head with inflated prices.
I watched several of your videos and it helped me replace my well pump and wire at camp with zero prior experience. Really appreciate you making these videos and sharing your knowledge! Thanks!
Great video and very accurate explanation on what to do and what not to do. I did put a torque arrestor on my roll pipe but I used all stainless clamps and put it far enough from the pump that it shouldn't be an issue. The original installers didn't tape the wire properly and it broke one, solid core. I taped every couple of foot like you do. Gonna build me an upsidasey for next time though, she's 350 ft down 😆
I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge! I have what I would call a shallow well, about 2.5 feet in diameter, if you ever work on one of those I would like to see a video about it, especially if there is anything special to sanitizing that type of well, or a better way to seal the top than just a cast concrete cap. Thanks again!
From northern Canada , aside from the well seal that we don’t use as a rule because of freezing, I’m impressed on keeping it simple. We use a pitless valve and go to the house. I am very impressed with the mention of the pitless. Hat off to you.
Excellent video. I have 40 years experience and my dad was a driller for 60 years. The only tape I would use is 3M Scotch 33+, it literally bonds to itself where the Super 88 will start to lose adhesion over time. I also liked how you wrapped everything close to the pump and oriented the clamps. I like to wrap around the pipe so the tape bonds to itself before going around the wire.
glad i found your channel. had my well pump go out a few years ago & was a pain in the ass to find any1 to replace it, when i did find some 1 i learned by watching your channel ,he screwed me bad, sold me on replacing the black roll to pvc, turned the bill which shld had been the pump & replace to changing everything & cost me over 2 grand
On my personal well pump wire I use UF wire that is listed for direct bury or wet locations. Yes I always terminate / splice just like you do either shrink tube or rubber tape. I used to tape safety wire and electric wire every 4-5 feet. I think your practice of taping every 3' is a better practice. Your knowledge of expansion and contraction electrical well wire is excellent. It does expand and contract a awful lot. You have very good practices that you can finish the project and walk away and sleep well. Lol. I'm very proud of your training practices, from a service electrician of 45years. Not working now just correcting problems.
Very good video, I really appreciate your video without music,those who add music don’t let you apréciate the process. Thank you for the way you do explain it. Best video
In my case the brother in law got the cheapest controller. If he leaves the pump switch on with pressure in the line for too long it blows the pipe off the pump, it cost me $600 because I forgot to turn it off. I told him I would pay for a better quality pump controller so we wouldn’t have to worry about it leaving the switch on, he declines 😮
I love learning about something I know nothing about. You are a great teacher and if the need arose I would have enough confidence to attempt to analyze the problem. Thanks again.
I know a lot of first of all it is refreshing to see such high-quality work from a young person. I am retired as heavy equipment mechanic and I just see no quality and workmanship of any trade today. You are an individual with such high-quality work much respect also thank you for sharing that high knowledge of work you have, I am in the process of going to do well and I came across your page and I have learned more in the last two days than I could ever get out of a book and that I am grateful. Thank you for sharing. God bless stay well.
Simply the BEST Teacher I ever had. Thank you for everything! You should teach many other things. Its not the well install its the way you teach. You have an excellent method. Teach more on your channel and it will easily break 500k
I have to put in a new pump for my well. I spent a good chunk of the morning trying to get somebody to come out to look at it. As you noted in the video they are becoming part of the construction trades dilemma. I decided to look at videos again and your video not only gave me specifics but also the confidence to do the task. I do have prior, limited experience in some of the construction trades but its a long time back and never changed a well pump. Thanks and we are like minded
I have a couple of concerns I think your viewers should be aware of. But first, you have made another excellent video. It's readily apparent by your explanations and choice of materials that you understand the why's and wherefore's of your trade and are not just doing things the way you do from repeating what good folk taught you or "book learnin'". I can call you a Master of your trade without qualms and I don't do that lightly or often. First is the hose clamps: The worm clamps in Big Box stores have degraded over the years. You rightly mention stainless steel but that's not enough IMO. Due to years of marketing wank folks now equate Stainless with stronger than average. There are many grades of stainless just as with regular carbon steel and can be just as weak as low grade steel. I wouldn't use SS clamps from Harbor Freight on a bet and even Ideal brand clamps from Home Depot aren't as they once were as EVERYONE is cutting costs and quality in some fashion. Any clamp, no matter the material, can be junk if its made too thin or poorly designed/made. To your credit, if someone follows your directions TO THE LETTER and heated the pipe over the barb then they should be OKAY. The pipe will be soft enough that even a weak clamp can form it into the barb grooves that, when cool, will provide most of the mechanical strength to keep your pipe and pump from letting go. If someone were to, for whatever reason, just brute force the pipe onto the barb and tighten their crappy clamp as far as it could before failure it still would not be enough - especially on a cold day. Clamps are cheap and very vital in this scenario and I urge folks to use the best they can. I'm not a fan of simple worm clamps anymore because there are just too many bad ones out there and most folks can't tell the difference. I recommend a hose clamp comparison video by Project Farm which feature the different brand and types available and does some testing on each one. Then you talk about wire and when you mentioned a friendly priced installation "kit" from Tractor Supply a red flag popped into my mind. Copper wire is NOT cheap lately and I am reminded of the extension cord and jumper cable fiascoes where cheaper copper coated ALUMINUM wire is used without informing the customer. They only mention/mislead folks with big print "4 AWG CABLE" without mentioning that aluminum wire has about 40% less capacity (amps, watts, etc) and more resistance to electrical flow than traditional copper wire of the same size. I don't know what's in the TS kit but I can imagine an ignorant but well meaning reseller tossing parts together without considering the details. Also, there are certain methods one must follow when connecting AL wire to copper wire and fittings made for copper wire due to a chemical reaction between the two metals that cause oxidation and corrosion. While copper coating the AL wire can help - the coating is often too thin and weak that it will just smear/abrade off when crimped, wire nutted, or used in a screw terminal. As for aluminum wire I can't really say... I've installed hundreds of miles of wire and cable but all of for dry conditions. I don't know if it's even an issue if used in well pump conditions. I only wish to make folks aware of a possibility. Have you come across the things I brought up or am I just an armchair alarmist? Anyway, I appreciate good tradesmen and good educators and you, Sir, have that well covered. (pun intended) 😜
I got 40 years on my submersible and it's still going strong. Wire broke a few years ago tho, had to pay to get everything hauled up and spliced. Found this video randomly on youtube front page, will sub for when my pump fails I might try to do it myself.
I agree, but I shouldn't have to worry about offended someone. Too many people have their head in the sand, thinking things won't affect them. In my shoes I can see the trickle down effect of things & I worry for the next generation of young people. Something has to happen, something Positive...or else we as a country will begin to walk backwards.
@@h2omechanic I certainly don't think you should have to worry about offending someone honestly. From your end, it's a matter of speaking an opinion and not worrying about the cost in viewership. If it's an accepted cost, then it's certainly all good. Most lost jobs in the US are due to automation believe it or not (and that's going to get a lot worse). I do wonder why it seems like fewer people are going into the trades. I do not see how the government affects people going into the trades though. I don't see how any administration could make people go into the trades if they don't want to. We need to figure out why they don't want to (which is not an answer I know).
Do your job pay well (I'm not asking to know details of your finances). I started working when I was 10 years old and I've been working ever since. If plumbing pays enough, then people will want to do it, that's just simple capitalism I think. If people are not wanting to be plumbers (and other trades), then why are they not wanting to, that's the question.
@Jimmy Ipock The Schools took Trade classes out of their teaching in 2007. Recently has been putting them back in. Schools pushed us on learning computers, so few young people thought about learning a trade. Realistically plumbers can make 70k to 150k easily if they run there own business and have 1 or 2 employees. The need is there! So prices will go up when too few people know how to do it
Good day. Thank you for the opportunity to see your work. I built a copy of your wheel system. Works amazing. I had a problem with my system. Turned out to be a broken wire about 2’ up from the pump. I didn’t find it the first pull. Wire check by ohm meter said it was good. Illegal well again and found the broken wire. Replaced the wire and back in business. We were lucky to have a cistern to keep the house in water. Thanks again for your help. We are in central British Columbia Canada.
The Biden administration has done more for the economy and small businesses than trump and the Republicans ever did. You are entitled to your political views and I respect your right to have an opinion. I watch your videos because I learn a bunch and I like how you explain things, I don't watch to hear your political opinion.
Of COURSE you dont want to hear anything that might make you question the truth. Inflation has devastated this economy. A hamburger meal is twice what it was, beef and other staples are through the roof, and fuel is unaffordable! Every major democrat run city is problematic, full of violence, theft, and drugs, with people crapping on the streets. Theft is so bad in democratic strongholds that soon all major grocery stores and drugstores will leave these violence filled Democrat hellholes, leaving the poor and innocent nowhere to shop. You. Are. WRONG!
Awesome video, Came here to try to figure out and learn well pump info, I must say you are very thorough and you explain things in an easy to understand way. Thanks for the simple facts explained. Yes it's sad that no one wants to work, let alone work hard! keep up the great work and videos! Thanks
Good day. I'm from South Africa. My grand father drilled boreholes in South Africa, Lesotho and Namibia. Anyways, your video was very inspiring to me, as I soon have to install a bore hole pump at my house. On thing I have noticed in South Africa is that a nylon rope will also be attached to a pump to act as an extra safety measure to ensure that the pump does not fall into the borehole and a splicing kit is used to ensure that the wire connections does not get wet while the pump is in the bore hole. I was very impressed with this video and will soon look at your other videos. Thank you
I just purchased a house that has well water. Knowing nothing I watched a few of your videos and got it up and running properly. The pressure tank had only 10psi of air and the cycling switch was cutting in 10psi too low. Simple but when you don't know you need videos like yours to learn. Thanks appreciate your time.
Exelente video I’m about drill a well neighbor s wells are at about 40’ feet watching your videos I should be able to do it my self God bless you thanks for the best teaching.
You make it look so easy, I think I could do all this myself! But I know it is not as easy as it was on the video and I know you need to make it so anybody can do this! But I'm am 71 years old and not in as good of shape as I when I was younger, but I have 2 relatives who have been helping me, so I can act like a forman! You do a great job on all your videos, and I appreciate you for sharing your knowledge!!! Thank you very much!
About to install a well pump, so of course jumped on UA-cam to get info, thank you so much for a wonderful video, you explained everything so that even a retired old house painter like myself can do my own install. Thank you so so much for this video.
Good detail in how important attaching the wire to the pipe is ;) I miss the days of doing water wells ... but generally my crew was always on doing the big stuff. Although we did do a couple small wells like this one . And I thought it was crazy they put them on that kind of pipe you used here . . . but what did I know back then . . . I was just a pump crew hand . . . err pipe screwer . Now I don't have the back for it anymore ... I just do small odd jobs as a handyman .
Great job, the better work you do in the beginning shows in the end when it last a long time between fixes. My deep well was done by one company and the pump and plumbing by another, but every time I've had issues it's the guy that dug the well that comes to the rescue, good pricing, right materials, and there when I need him. I've had to replace the bottom pump to black pipe fitting as well as the black pipe to pit-less adapter fitting both were Galvanized and almost cost me a pump, large hole in the fittings, replaced with brass. Have a great day
I just found your channel tonight and I am impressed with how well you explain and simplify everything. Even my wife said she understands wells now. As one of your other viewers said, I will be ordering parts from your website when we have to replace our pump which may be soon due to its age. Thank you again for the good content. We will be watching.
Good video. My submersible pump went bad and we pulled it and it was on PVC...the next time we pulled it, the pump was bad. So we replaced it and the PVC with the roll pipe....best decision I made for the well. And it's good to know our taping process was very close to yours. Thanks for sharing.
Have to say that I enjoy watching your channel. Find it fascinating and educational. Also, although you say that You Tube tries to keep you on the back burner I only watch your channel because You Tube put this content in front of me so hats off to them.
outstanding, thank you for putting this helpful tutorial together and sharing from your experience and tips! I'd had a lot of trouble on the diagnostic side, trying to find out why a 2 yr old McDonald pump had stopped working. (I was less than appreciative of your much older videos..... yet glad I kept coming back!) I was about to replace the pump itself, until it occurred to me to test the wires - before the splice point. Suspect my previous installation wiring had somehow failed exactly as you'd highlighted here at min 27+, in the realm of the splicing. (and I'd thought I'd carefully used the shrink kits, the Temflex rubberized splicing tape, etc.... ) After 2 years, didn't see any obvious cuts or damage on the outside. Yet in testing, after I cut that spliced section out, I discovered 12-2 AWG (Kalas) wire still had continuity over about 80ft. Then when I connected the pump itself directly to the switch (and had it in a barrel w/ water), it worked! Thus figuring somehow that was the spot of failure -- the splice! (for future reference and readers here, have any of your previous videos explained just how to test wiring to the pump (after the pressure switch) before pulling it out of the well? (oh, and when do you use the rubberized type tape, if at all? See you sell it, but that's not what you're using here, is it? )
hey buddy i have been setting pumps for the last 22 years in Wyoming Texas Mississippi and Louisiana. i got to say i really enjoyed your videos and you really seem to know your stuff. thanks for putting this out there for people to learn, most are to intimidated to try to do this work them selves. keep up the good work. you are right alot of the older gen have retired. i am just starting my own company to help fill the gap in the trade in m region
Thank you I enjoyed watching your pump installation which is slightly different the way I’ve seen it completed here in New Zealand! And the way that I have done it myself! Often used 2 inch wide insulation tape that has a lot stronger sticking power than ordinary electrical insulation tape! Cheers & thank you once again!
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My existing pump has red and black and ground...its connected from the power source white to red. .black to black and both grounds ..how would I connect it if my new pump wires are both black or is there a reason for the difference in color
Why hasn’t UA-cam monetized you? Seems very unfair considering all of the needless other channels people make money on. You’re literally helping people with real world problems in a very wholesome way.
@@chrisosborne9079 It doesn't matter if the hot legs are opposite of what they were , so ya just hook the white to one of the black. Assuming the white wire is being used as a hot leg , and you are running 220/240 volts .
May I ask you a question. I have low pressure and volume. The well pump is at around 170 ft I have filled my pool and forgot it was on and ran it 20 hrs and it never went dry. The bladder tank is maybe 10 years old the pump is a 1 hp and is around the same age. 3 years ago I had to replace the line to the house it was 3/4 and I put 1 inch in to replace it. It has a 30 50 switch I think. I live in south central Pennsylvania. I believe my water level is around 40 ft. Any help?
@@Slimjim011 test #1 turn off the pump breaker and see if the pressure gauge drops to 0. If it does, then that means you have a leak in the drop pipe.
Normally low flow means it's a leak, or the pumps old & worn out internally. 10 years for a 1hp is a few years past its normal life expectancy.
I am a retired university professor and former department chair, responsible for more than 40 faculty, 100 graduate students, and 1200 undergraduates. I've seen hundreds of people teach. You are easily in the top 5% of all the instructors I have ever watched. In addition to your teaching skills, the production value of your videos is excellent. It's wonderful to see an expert tradesman develop new talents (video production) while transmitting the knowledge you have acquired over decades. It's clear that you are a lifelong student and careful observer, always willing to learn from experience and thoughtful analysis of failed systems to improve new installations. A+.
Thank you for your kind words. Also your spot on! I also have videos on building a budget race car, building different types of engines ect. Simply to learn how something works! I love to dismantle things to understand them. I never knew I enjoyed teaching til this wonderful community of Subscribers supported me, thank you for your support! Means more than you'd think!
What A Great Man! @@h2omechanic
@h2omechanic really humble response from a true expert
Awesome video I have 98 ft well 20 ft of water. I want to use it for irrigation and swimming pool what size pump do you recommend 25 gpm or less.Will the oil pipe work well with my well . My location is Alabama. Also what wire 12 -2 or 12 -3 . Is there any way to find or fish debris out of well. If there is any. Well was dug in 1981. Awsome video again. Brand names of well pumps you prefer will be helpful.
Thanks Kenny
Well said I can't say it better than that ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm a plumber. New to the trade(3.5 years) unable to find an apprenticeship where I live, so after taking a one year college course I have just been working on my own. I'm very appreciative of videos like this laid out in a clear step by step manner with knowledgeable reasoning of steps taken and materials used. If i could like the video 20 times, I would. At any rate, you have a new subscriber to your channel.
Chances of me being a driller in OZ, with a brother named Matt, watching this vid and reading your comment?
Anyway subscribed - you’re doing great work here Phil - I’ll be watching more of your work and getting in touch, there’s too few telling it straight like you do!
About 10 years ago, our original well pump check valve failed causing the water to be pushed back down the well. The pump was about 30 years old at this point and still "worked". I called a well company to come out and we quickly found out the pump was stuck at the bottom. He didn't have an ups-a-daisy or a pump truck. The guy jerked us around for a few weeks. We still had water, so it wasn't an emergency at this point. I ended up calling another well guy. He came out with a pump truck and yanked the pump out. It got jammed in the well after about 10 feet and the poly line pulled out of the pump nipple. No biggie, we have ~15 feet of static water in a 150' well. He put a Gould slimline soft-start pump at about 110'. That thing only lasted 2 years before it just quit. Of course, while I was in the shower, it decides to give up the ghost. I then called a new well guy, who offered a hell of a lot more information about wells than the last 2 guys. He was the first one to sanitize the well. Turned out, our grandmothers used to play bingo together. My point is, The first to clowns didn't seem to really care about helping us. They only wanted our money. I can tell by the way you work, you truly care about your workmanship and your customers. I really do appreciate and respect that.
The good ones usually are not the cheapest, but usually not the most expensive... but if they take the time to educate you on your system... it is a very good thing.
Imi poti recomanda o nume/marca de pompă bună, dar nu foarte scumpă ??
My well pump is about 50-60yrs old when should I replace it??🥸
@@jamesmoreira3333 Probably about 10 years ago 😅
As a master plumber with 30 years of experience, I always enjoy watching someone who knows what they’re doing.
I'm 72. My well pump is 25 yrs. old. Will soon be replacing. Will be ordering parts from you. Glad I found your site.
Thanks for the future support!
@@h2omechanicmy well is 30' deep, 10' of water, do I need this kind of pump n pipe?
@@Eastbaypisces No. You don't. At least not that model. You could get away with a smaller pump easily.
My first time viewing. I'm putting in a well (320') in Colorado. This was absolutely outstanding!
Hats off to you sir. I'm a retired auto mechanic and service manager. I appreciate this video and your work. People would often tell me I made it look easy, watching you work reminded me of that. I was seeing myself about 35 years ago, as we are about the same size and build. People would often pre-judge my ability based on what they thought were short comings. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience in a very clear, professional manner.
Im a contractor in Idaho. There are many secrets that I've learned that i thought I'd never share. You, young man have changed my mind. Thank you for sharing your industry knowledge! You are a master at your craft. I wish you were available in my area. You would be my drilling/installer. Keep up the great work!
Please let me know when you share those secrets... the world and I need to know these things. I'll go subscribe to your channel
Anyone withholding information and "keeping secrets" without sharing should be out of business. It's shameful and dirty work because that's exactly what is always used to gouge customers. The man in this video is honest and deserves total business. When someone has "secrets" or won't explain what needs to be done, with a forthcoming spirit, they should be out of business. Secrets are exactly how the small problem gets presented unnecessarily as something that is a false narrative of a problem that isn't actually there. It's downright theft, dishonest, and terrible. Literally.
I pulled my 165' of steel pipe with a homemade tripod out of 16' larch small trees and a come along winch. Oh and my 8 year old son as my helper Lol. It was an adventure.
Thanks! Great video. I'm trying to learn as much as I can to help a friend (widow) out to get an old well working that came with some property they bought before my buddy died.
👍🏻 subscribed & donated. I’m having a well drilled next month, thank you so much for your video. Will be watching many more. I’m trying to educate myself before the driller gets here. 😁
I run a plumbing supply store in Lynchburg. I’m going to show this video to my team during a lunch and learn. A great tool to help our customers. The well and installers know what to do but sometimes repair plumbing companies need our direction. Thanks for all you do!
You are the best youtuber honestly. Nicest most genuine and helpful person!!
Dude taking a leak in the background was hilarious!
You look in your mid 20's and have been doing this for over 17 yrs? You sure don't allow stress to rule your life! That's awesome!
The best thing is, you're an awesome teacher!
I just subscribed. 💪🙏😊
You're the best teacher for wells, well pump installation and how to do it regarding all facets of trouble shooting problems. You have helped me tremendously and I'm sure many others. Thank you very much.
I have a small rural property in Canada where temperatures in the winter get pretty cold. When I got this little winterized cottage I call home, the previous owner had a setup where he used a heating line for the well in the winter. Not knowing anything about this stuff, the real estate agent told me he used an extension chord in the winter to plug it in and this was a normal thing for these types of setups. So, the first winter I got myself a heavy duty extension chord and plugged it in (the plug in on the outside of the shed was too far away for the heating line to reach...hence the extension). Mid winter, the water stopped. Long story short, it was discovered by my dad that the outlet had tripped. So, fixed that and plugged it back in.
Flash forward to the spring, the extension chord was disconnected in the warm weather and put aside. I went to use this extension chord at one point to operate a power tool outside and as I was plugging it in, my son said, careful mom, I saw that chord spark before. He barely finished that sentence as I plugged it in and then end of the chord lit up like a roman candle. I quickly unplugged it, grateful nobody was near the end of it when I plugged it in. Obviously threw it out. But I got thinking...as I know nothing about these things...why did that happen. Started questioning the use of the extension chord for the heating line....did some research...no way should I be using that. The heating line is an appliance and should be plugged in directly to an outlet. Ok....hired an electrician to install a plug in where the line could reach. Problem solved. However, the heating costs in the winter!!!!
BUT, this is a drilled well. Now I start thinking again. Why should I have to use a heating line AT ALL for a drilled well? Started to think about the set up. There is a pipe at the top of the well, above ground that plugs to the well somehow. I think about my dad's well....and every other well I have seen....they don't have this....everything is below ground. What is going on here?!
So , here I am, trying to figure out what is wrong with my set up. What were all the other owners doing here? Sheesh.
I will probably never install a well pump but I'll watch you do it over and over. Great knowledge!
We are addicted to watching all your videos (new & old). When my dad first bought his farm back in the late 60s, he worked parttime IN THE WINTER for our neighbor who drilled wells. This is northeast Wisconsin. They would use blow torches to heat up the diesel fuel tanks and hydraulic tanks!! I only seem to see metal casing & pitless wellheads up here.
Take care & keep putting out the great videos.
Another tip that I learned from an old timer was when I'm wrapping my tape at the last rap or so try not to stretch it too much and cut it with a razor knife instead of pulling it that way it won't have that resistance on it wanting to pull back
all your content is awsome/im retired but allways learning thanks a bunch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ASTM D stands for American Society of Testing and Material, D for miscellaneous materials. A third party certification for materials used. NSF 61 is lead free for potable water. Some materials are approved for services, some for water distribution, some are approved for both applications. Great video, i like how well you explained how it works. Thanks for all your time and hard work
This is a great tutorial on installing a well pump. I’m in the process of replacing an in-house jet pump with a submersible. I’ve decided to hire a contractor and your video has given me insight on what to ask and look for in any proposal to perform the work.
It's nice that your father taught you the right way to do things not many people take pride in there work these days it gives you a good feeling inside when you no you done it right good job as always
Your talents go beyond well tech, you are a leader and a really great teacher, thank you.
Absolutely one of the best instrumental videos on UA-cam . Thank you for taking the time to make this . Because of this I was able to gain enough confidence to replace my well pump by myself. Saved me several thousand dollars.
Just replaced my submersible well pump. Took me 6 hours but that included 2 trips to Menards. This video helped me tremendously with your step by step tutorial.
What are you thoughts about adding a cable to carry the weight of the pump?
Bravo, Sir.
Many years ago, i was a young buck working and learning alongside my father. That experience helped me learn my trades, raise a family, and appreciate the real values of craftsmanship/ workperson's pride.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. All the best wishes for you and your future.
Thank you Sir , you are one of a kind , not to many craftsmen like yourself willing to spread the knowledge like you do. Bless you and I hope you keep doing what you do and you become very successful in your business. Peace bro
I started working as a dispatcher and customer service rep for a HVAC company/plumbing company and I love it. One of the most calls are about well pumps and your videos have been so helpful about learning more on what the techs are doing and what questions to ask the customers.
You are so easy to listen to and you’re saying the right stuff about the trades. Like the professor said you’re a lifelong learner you can tell. I was shocked to find how technology is changing with plumbing and HVAC. You need to be kept up to date on digital thermostats, floor systems app controlled products ,etc. I can’t wait to watch more from you. Are you single?
I just completed my Small Waters in Alaska and recently received a job offer for a Well And Pump company, little nervous but you’ve boosted my confidence on what I can look forward to getting into this field, Thank you.
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أنا عربي من سوريا -- ونحن نواجه العديد من المشاكل مع الآبار لدينا -- شكرا لك
What a great video. I doubt I’ll ever install a water well pump. But what an incredible teacher you are. I feel like I could do it after watching your video.
What a great video, thanks for passing on your knowledge and experience, extremely helpful for a DIY or just general curiosity, well done
Subscribed and just placed an order from your on-line store to help support your efforts. I appreciate the time you have invested in your videos.
@robinarmentrout6705 thank you! I see your order & itll be shipped out first thing this morning! Should arrive in 4-5 days
GREAT JOB! VERY INFORMATIVE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY VERY ACCURATE! GREAT TEACHER! DON SULLIVAN
I'm making another comment for the same video.
Thanks again!!!!
My husband is going to have to do it soon in Montana...
I'm doing the research.
I hope that all is well.
We are going to mention your channel in our video once we are ready to share it with the world.
Just started watching your videos and just want to say you are an excellent instructor. Love your approach and work ethic. No beating around the bush and loaded full of information. Just want you to know your efforts are appreciated. 🖐 from Ontario Canada.
❤️ That means Alot Sir, thank you.
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Competition watching your videos. Best compliment you could ever ask for!
You’ve got them running scared 😂.
I never comment when someone is negative on my channel.
I just block them.
Love your content!
Learn something new from every vid….
Keep up the good work.
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Great video! I have two systems of my own for about 25 years. Relatively trouble free for all that time which I like to attribute to your adage “ use quality products and use them correctly “. Mainly I want to compliment you on your thorough progression of the process, exacting explanations of each step (and the reason for it!),and done with easy understandable terms.
I was a mechanical service instructor for 20 years, so I can appreciate a well (no pun intended) seminar. I currently work part time at a hardware store that sells some water system equipment and parts. When DIYers start asking for tutorials about what to do, I send em to your sight. You explain it well (there I go again) and with great visuals. Again, great job and continued success!
Thank you. First time watching your channel, now a subscriber.
Funny you've said, " 1 year old video" 10 pm today , I just found out that my well Pump is gone, watching now... thank you very much for your videos brother, from Naples, Florida...
I stumbled across your videos today. This is my 3rd video so far. Outstanding and very informative. Outstanding work ethics as well. Son, your an asset to humanity! God Bless you and your family!
The only way we can help make the world a better place is to do Our Part! Sometimes we must lead in hopes for others to follow, teach what we know and hope to help those in need.
Just finished watching your video, I don’t have a well pump issue, but I do have a pressure tank bladder that failed. I figured I would watch your video just in case I ever have to replace the pump. While watching your video I had to laugh, I’m one of those people that works behind a computer from home. I’ve been a Sr. Network Engineer/Architect for about 15 years, It’s been my most rewarding career, and I’ve had many, everything from outside sales, truck driver, long haul owner operator (tanker), to a small business recycling company owner! Your video literally leaves no stone unturned with regards to install. My only question is, when I am forced to change the pump, what model has the best warranty, or best track record for longevity? Since I’m not in the industry, I must rely on somebody (trustworthy & knowledgeable) who’s been doing this a while, and you Sir fit the bill. I’ve watched tens of thousands of videos on UA-cam, from automotive to household DIY, seriously name a video or a project and I’m 99.999% sure I’ve watched one if not dozens on any given topic. The way you produce your videos, the content you provide, and your delivery, I didn’t even have to watch it on 1.5x speed, for me, that’s about the best compliment I can give you, there are maybe a handful of videos that earn that designation out of the tens of thousands. One last question I would have for you is, everything I’ve researched points to the well-X-trol being the best water pressure tanks for a well system, do you agree, or do you think there’s something better, or just as good? The price point on the Amtrol water tanks are hefty, but I’d feel more at ease with an expert opinion. FYI, I did hit the subscribe button, I also bookmarked your website, when the time comes, I’ll purchase products from you, it’s the best support I can give, with three kids and a wife, and this ridiculous administration we’re being forced to endure, times are tough!
Nice, watching you install a water well pump, from start to finish. We have a well that produces 7gpm, yet still have 2-1250 gallon cistern/water storage tanks, it's customary to have storage tanks around here, even though mines never gone dry, that I know of. Oh, well, I've spent enough on water wells to pay for unlimited municipal piped water for multiple lifetimes. 😂
P.S. I wish I trusted our local well drillers to do right by us, like I've come to trust you!
Your right nobody want to work like we did in the 70 and 80s , hope you find someone to help
Wow, such a fantastic attitude for a young man. I was just curious to see how long approximately a new submersible pump would last. We had one installed 4 years ago and it stopped working today. There are not to many people who would spend their time making a video like you have done here. Kudos to you and I hope that you receive many donations.
I'm from the phillipines, I learned a lot just for this 1 vid..
Outstanding Video and great to see a young man with a work ethic!
We have a Grundfos 6 SQF 3 @ 530' powered by 1100 watts of solar panels/Honda 2200 generator. The company didn't put in the torque arrester either so thanks for explaining that. This system is at the shed currently cause the house isn't built yet. It gets cold here in Wyoming so the plan is to install the system in the house once built.
You are wise beyond your years young man and an excellent teacher, keep on keep'in on!
Thanks for the great content. My wife and I bought land for a home that we plan on building largely on our own. I'm a handy guy and can learn just about any skill so I've been reading and learning about all the trades. You're 100% right that skilled trades are dying as our leaders push dependency on other countries for every little inconvenience in life. The education you are providing is making it possible for free people to maintain their independence. Thank you
Skilled trades are suffering because of the notion of "you need a college degree to make money" philosophy. Kids nowadays are pressured into college, at the ripe age of 17 they are supposed to know what they are supposed to specialize in, for the rest of their lives, and the majority have no idea. So they invest the time and money in a garbage degree, or barely get by in a "desirable" degree and then fail in the open market as they cant foster the skills to succeed, and no company will spend time for them to learn.
No high school backs up the town garbage truck to the parking lot on career day, for students to take a ride on and see if they like it.. It's not glamorous, the stigma of failure stinks more than the garbage in the truck.. but guess what? You ride that truck out of high school and by your late 40's you are making well over median income, have a pension and health care all set to go. You retire with 80 percent of your income and healthcare all set, you can now do whatever the hell you want for the rest of your life. A very comfortable life.
Drive a truck with a CDL. 6 years after graduating high school, I guarantee the truck drivers are doing better than 50 percent of the college grads, with no student loan debt, working a DOT limited number of hours, and delivering the goods to the Mcdonalds the kid that went to college is managing but making less money while working more hours.
Now you learn a skilled trade, put in the hard work the first 6 to 8 years to get licenses, continue your education, and start your own business? You are printing money. College degree types make the most in the upper few percent that make it, but they have expensive houses and toys that need trades to work on, and you can do very very well by being the best at your trade, hire and train the right people, spend the time bringing them up to your level and pay them well.. you will make more than most classmates you graduated with, that went to college.
There are so many career options high schools need to start presenting to students, unfortunately standardized testing requirements have squashed that. Standardized testing fails are nothing but cracks and voids those willing to work can fill, and do very well as a living.
@@sc5015standardized testing teaches the kids to memorize the answers just long enough to pass the test, but it doesn't teach them how to remember things for a lifetimes use to their advantage.
Our school systems have failed us for well over 50 years now, and I am a prime example of this fact.
I had a teacher in second grade that apparently didn't like me, because she continually told me that I was stupid.
Then she failed me, and held me back in second grade for another year.
I adapted the thinking that I was too stupid to learn for a time, but I never did any type of school homework, are classroom work ever again, and this lasted until my freshman year of high school.
At which time I had started skipping classes altogether, and it ended up that the school decided that since I didn't want to be there, then they didn't have time for my nonsense, and I was released from school with signed papers saying that I, my parents, are the school district were not to be penalized for this.
So at 14 I went to work, and since that time I've tried two trades.
First one was in the Boiler makers union, and I worked in that for three years, and since this was early to mid 70's work was not steady in the trades.
It was either stay in the trade, and travel around the country from job to job never really having a chance to have a permanent place to live at my age, are get out of that profession, and find another.
Well it was hard to adjust from making great money $8.75 back then was a great amount of money for anyone, especially when I was up until the last lay off working unlimited overtime.
But those days were over if I wanted to establish myself a permanent place to live, and meet someone significant to be lifelong relationship.
So I started in a small mom and pop HVAC company doing residential systems.
Wasn't a bad place to work, but minimum wage was a lot less money than I had made several months earlier, but it paid enough to let me get an apartment with a friend, and buy a truck to get back and forth to work since my car had give up on me.
Wasn't long, and I figured out residential wasn't where the money was, and after couple years moved on to a company did commercial systems.
Learned a lot from them a lot of new construction, and a fair amount of changing out old equipment which we replaced with new.
After 10 years there, I moved on to a company that did new construction on high rise buildings hospitals and industrial type work.
I'd found my place in the world, and I'd been foreman at last place I'd worked all those years at.
It didn't take long, and I made foreman there, and couple years later I was supervisor over large construction projects running multi million dollar projects for all the mechanical trades that we had at the company, plus all the sub contractors that work with these trades.
At first place I'd worked I'd met a nice young lady that I later married we'd had three sons, and life was good by time I went to work for the third company.
My wife had convinced me to take my GED, and set me up with a place to study for the test.
Turned the lady down for the study course, but I made a deal with her.
If I failed, then I would return to study under her, and I would explain to everyone that I had tried on my own and failed.
If she never heard from me again, then she could assume that either I'd passed, or that I wasn't a man of my words.
Just to be honest with her, I made the trip back to talk to her, and show her the paperwork showing her that I'd passed with flying colors.
93 was the grade I received for all the different classes I'd passed the test for individually since it was average score across all of them.
The thing I want to say about my school years was that most of my teachers gave me lucks for refusing to do any school work, but yet from the second time in second grade until the 8th grade I was passed onto the next grade without any problems.
I even played every sport that was in my school district, and this was at the beginning of no pass no play.
Yet I never missed a days practice or missed one single game inspite of the fact I still did no class work of any type.
Not exactly true because I had a couple classes I liked that interest me, and that was drafting, crafts class, and mechanics shop, but nothing to do with actually turning in any paperwork.
Drafting I'd fold it up, and stick it in my back pocket take it home.
Funny how that teacher effected my thinking, and if she'd been positive influence instead of a mean person who knows what I could have done in life.
But fortunately I was given the ability to work on most anything mechanical, and figure it out very quickly.
That and common sense has made my life better than anyone expected it to be.
So the trades need new people men or women, it doesn't matter as long as they have the desire to learn, and aren't afraid to work for what they want outta life.
The trades will take care of their families as long as they work for whoever they work for, and do the best they can.
That's my say on what you have stated, and I agree with you whole heartedly.
He does excellent job of explaining in a way people can understand what he is doing.
I'm sure there's more to it that experience automatically makes him have to stop and think about it for a second, but he doest explain for that reason.
Yet he covers it very well otherwise, and I'm sure some day he'll take over for his dad and then he'll be the top man on the job of running the business.
Licensed General Contractor in southwest NM for over 12 years now with 30+ years construction experience. Just wanted to say thanks for the videos and time to explain what you're doing and best of luck in the future. It doesn't help me much but the knowledge is always a good thing to start the understanding of each trade. Brand new sub for sure eithere way.
Man I couldn't agree anymore on the help situation. We are in for a crazy time in my opinion for the future. You and I can't do these things forever and wonder what will happen when we are done. But like you said 'you do your part and I'll do mine" is all we can do. I actually do a tiny bit more and go to my local high school and at least try to give the kids some info on the trades, at least the ones that will listen......
I don't think I need much well knowledge, but I enjoy your videos because you obviously are knowledgeable, but also enthusiastic about the job. I love the explanations and have learned a lot, even if I hope to never need it. 🙂 Keepup the good work. Greetings from the coast of the North Sea where getting rid of the water is our bigger problem.
You provided me with all the information I was looking for. Thanks! I will watch more of your videos.
I never get tired of your how to videos, even though I know a lot about wells. I live in the northeast with a 600 foot well with the static water level way down there. The piping is stick pvc, just like you explained. Thank you.
How Many HP and GPM Pump Do You Have just to have A reference?
@@tonypadilla6404 I will look it up in my records and get back to you here
@@dentech4710 Well what does it say ?
Speaking of never getting tired of his videos ... I had him on auto play last night ... and had dreams of working on wells together . It was awesome . . . then sadly I woke up .
I really appreciate when I have a tradesperson come out and do work at my house to take a few minutes and explain what is going on. I had someone come out and look at my heat pump. And when he showed up he asked that I am out there when he is working on it. This way if I have any questions, I can ask it then and there and he can answer the questions. I have continued to use that company to service my system because every technician that has come out wants us out there. That little bit of knowledge that they provide is well worth the little extra I pay this company. The way you take the time to explain things not only to us but also the customer is very valuable Keep up the great work. Also when you are explaining everything like that, you are not trying to hide things just to make an extra buck or two.
We would have a better world if people were truthful and honest from the start. Sometimes it's not easy to hear the cost of things, but it allows time before getting the bill to know what to expect. Typically I over estimate Slightly and then the final bill is a few hundred less. From what I've learned, I'm extremely reasonable on prices....I just put myself in the customers shoes. I make enough to run a business and not hear to hit People over the head with inflated prices.
No shortage of advertisement, but damn well worth watching. Very informative.
I watched several of your videos and it helped me replace my well pump and wire at camp with zero prior experience. Really appreciate you making these videos and sharing your knowledge! Thanks!
Great video and very accurate explanation on what to do and what not to do. I did put a torque arrestor on my roll pipe but I used all stainless clamps and put it far enough from the pump that it shouldn't be an issue. The original installers didn't tape the wire properly and it broke one, solid core. I taped every couple of foot like you do. Gonna build me an upsidasey for next time though, she's 350 ft down 😆
I saved this to a playlist. So much details. I have wells on property. My dad would use nylon rope in well to tie pump off.
I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge! I have what I would call a shallow well, about 2.5 feet in diameter, if you ever work on one of those I would like to see a video about it, especially if there is anything special to sanitizing that type of well, or a better way to seal the top than just a cast concrete cap. Thanks again!
From northern Canada , aside from the well seal that we don’t use as a rule because of freezing, I’m impressed on keeping it simple. We use a pitless valve and go to the house. I am very impressed with the mention of the pitless. Hat off to you.
Excellent video. I have 40 years experience and my dad was a driller for 60 years. The only tape I would use is 3M Scotch 33+, it literally bonds to itself where the Super 88 will start to lose adhesion over time. I also liked how you wrapped everything close to the pump and oriented the clamps. I like to wrap around the pipe so the tape bonds to itself before going around the wire.
I use 33+ for everything. By far the best.
glad i found your channel. had my well pump go out a few years ago & was a pain in the ass to find any1 to replace it, when i did find some 1 i learned by watching your channel ,he screwed me bad, sold me on replacing the black roll to pvc, turned the bill which shld had been the pump & replace to changing everything & cost me over 2 grand
I just built a house. Thank you for this, brother, and God bless.
I would like to see how you made your electric pump puller. Very well done video BTW.
Up-z-daisy (Google it).
On my personal well pump wire I use UF wire that is listed for direct bury or wet locations. Yes I always terminate / splice just like you do either shrink tube or rubber tape. I used to tape safety wire and electric wire every 4-5 feet. I think your practice of taping every 3' is a better practice. Your knowledge of expansion and contraction electrical well wire is excellent. It does expand and contract a awful lot. You have very good practices that you can finish the project and walk away and sleep well. Lol.
I'm very proud of your training practices, from a service electrician of 45years. Not working now just correcting problems.
You just earned a subscriber.
Very good video, I really appreciate your video without music,those who add music don’t let you apréciate the process. Thank you for the way you do explain it. Best video
Would it be safer if you put a safety rope on the pump just in case?
Some do some dont use safty ropes
@@Adam-bw4lwif the pipe and pump become separated you would have to pull the pump up by the wires, doesn’t sound to good to me.
In my case the brother in law got the cheapest controller. If he leaves the pump switch on with pressure in the line for too long it blows the pipe off the pump, it cost me $600 because I forgot to turn it off. I told him I would pay for a better quality pump controller so we wouldn’t have to worry about it leaving the switch on, he declines 😮
I love learning about something I know nothing about. You are a great teacher and if the need arose I would have enough confidence to attempt to analyze the problem. Thanks again.
Thank you I learned something today
I know a lot of first of all it is refreshing to see such high-quality work from a young person. I am retired as heavy equipment mechanic and I just see no quality and workmanship of any trade today. You are an individual with such high-quality work much respect also thank you for sharing that high knowledge of work you have, I am in the process of going to do well and I came across your page and I have learned more in the last two days than I could ever get out of a book and that I am grateful. Thank you for sharing. God bless stay well.
Outstanding… gave me a lot more confidence installing mine tomorrow. Thank you!
Simply the BEST Teacher I ever had. Thank you for everything! You should teach many other things. Its not the well install its the way you teach. You have an excellent method. Teach more on your channel and it will easily break 500k
I have to put in a new pump for my well. I spent a good chunk of the morning trying to get somebody to come out to look at it. As you noted in the video they are becoming part of the construction trades dilemma. I decided to look at videos again and your video not only gave me specifics but also the confidence to do the task. I do have prior, limited experience in some of the construction trades but its a long time back and never changed a well pump. Thanks and we are like minded
I have a couple of concerns I think your viewers should be aware of.
But first, you have made another excellent video. It's readily apparent by your explanations and choice of materials that you understand the why's and wherefore's of your trade and are not just doing things the way you do from repeating what good folk taught you or "book learnin'". I can call you a Master of your trade without qualms and I don't do that lightly or often.
First is the hose clamps: The worm clamps in Big Box stores have degraded over the years. You rightly mention stainless steel but that's not enough IMO. Due to years of marketing wank folks now equate Stainless with stronger than average. There are many grades of stainless just as with regular carbon steel and can be just as weak as low grade steel. I wouldn't use SS clamps from Harbor Freight on a bet and even Ideal brand clamps from Home Depot aren't as they once were as EVERYONE is cutting costs and quality in some fashion. Any clamp, no matter the material, can be junk if its made too thin or poorly designed/made. To your credit, if someone follows your directions TO THE LETTER and heated the pipe over the barb then they should be OKAY. The pipe will be soft enough that even a weak clamp can form it into the barb grooves that, when cool, will provide most of the mechanical strength to keep your pipe and pump from letting go. If someone were to, for whatever reason, just brute force the pipe onto the barb and tighten their crappy clamp as far as it could before failure it still would not be enough - especially on a cold day. Clamps are cheap and very vital in this scenario and I urge folks to use the best they can. I'm not a fan of simple worm clamps anymore because there are just too many bad ones out there and most folks can't tell the difference. I recommend a hose clamp comparison video by Project Farm which feature the different brand and types available and does some testing on each one.
Then you talk about wire and when you mentioned a friendly priced installation "kit" from Tractor Supply a red flag popped into my mind. Copper wire is NOT cheap lately and I am reminded of the extension cord and jumper cable fiascoes where cheaper copper coated ALUMINUM wire is used without informing the customer.
They only mention/mislead folks with big print "4 AWG CABLE" without mentioning that aluminum wire has about 40% less capacity (amps, watts, etc) and more resistance to electrical flow than traditional copper wire of the same size. I don't know what's in the TS kit but I can imagine an ignorant but well meaning reseller tossing parts together without considering the details. Also, there are certain methods one must follow when connecting AL wire to copper wire and fittings made for copper wire due to a chemical reaction between the two metals that cause oxidation and corrosion. While copper coating the AL wire can help - the coating is often too thin and weak that it will just smear/abrade off when crimped, wire nutted, or used in a screw terminal.
As for aluminum wire I can't really say... I've installed hundreds of miles of wire and cable but all of for dry conditions. I don't know if it's even an issue if used in well pump conditions. I only wish to make folks aware of a possibility.
Have you come across the things I brought up or am I just an armchair alarmist?
Anyway, I appreciate good tradesmen and good educators and you, Sir, have that well covered. (pun intended) 😜
I got 40 years on my submersible and it's still going strong. Wire broke a few years ago tho, had to pay to get everything hauled up and spliced.
Found this video randomly on youtube front page, will sub for when my pump fails I might try to do it myself.
Do yourself a favor, no political commentary. Just sayin'. Your vids are great without that.
Thank you, I watch videos like this to get AWAY from political opinions.
I agree, but I shouldn't have to worry about offended someone. Too many people have their head in the sand, thinking things won't affect them. In my shoes I can see the trickle down effect of things & I worry for the next generation of young people. Something has to happen, something Positive...or else we as a country will begin to walk backwards.
@@h2omechanic I certainly don't think you should have to worry about offending someone honestly. From your end, it's a matter of speaking an opinion and not worrying about the cost in viewership. If it's an accepted cost, then it's certainly all good.
Most lost jobs in the US are due to automation believe it or not (and that's going to get a lot worse).
I do wonder why it seems like fewer people are going into the trades. I do not see how the government affects people going into the trades though. I don't see how any administration could make people go into the trades if they don't want to.
We need to figure out why they don't want to (which is not an answer I know).
Do your job pay well (I'm not asking to know details of your finances). I started working when I was 10 years old and I've been working ever since.
If plumbing pays enough, then people will want to do it, that's just simple capitalism I think. If people are not wanting to be plumbers (and other trades), then why are they not wanting to, that's the question.
@Jimmy Ipock The Schools took Trade classes out of their teaching in 2007. Recently has been putting them back in. Schools pushed us on learning computers, so few young people thought about learning a trade.
Realistically plumbers can make 70k to 150k easily if they run there own business and have 1 or 2 employees. The need is there! So prices will go up when too few people know how to do it
Good day. Thank you for the opportunity to see your work. I built a copy of your wheel system. Works amazing. I had a problem with my system. Turned out to be a broken wire about 2’ up from the pump. I didn’t find it the first pull. Wire check by ohm meter said it was good. Illegal well again and found the broken wire. Replaced the wire and back in business. We were lucky to have a cistern to keep the house in water. Thanks again for your help. We are in central British Columbia Canada.
The Biden administration has done more for the economy and small businesses than trump and the Republicans ever did. You are entitled to your political views and I respect your right to have an opinion. I watch your videos because I learn a bunch and I like how you explain things, I don't watch to hear your political opinion.
Of COURSE you dont want to hear anything that might make you question the truth. Inflation has devastated this economy. A hamburger meal is twice what it was, beef and other staples are through the roof, and fuel is unaffordable! Every major democrat run city is problematic, full of violence, theft, and drugs, with people crapping on the streets. Theft is so bad in democratic strongholds that soon all major grocery stores and drugstores will leave these violence filled Democrat hellholes, leaving the poor and innocent nowhere to shop. You. Are. WRONG!
Biden has ruined the economy!
Awesome video, Came here to try to figure out and learn well pump info, I must say you are very thorough and you explain things in an easy to understand way. Thanks for the simple facts explained. Yes it's sad that no one wants to work, let alone work hard! keep up the great work and videos! Thanks
Good day. I'm from South Africa. My grand father drilled boreholes in South Africa, Lesotho and Namibia.
Anyways, your video was very inspiring to me, as I soon have to install a bore hole pump at my house.
On thing I have noticed in South Africa is that a nylon rope will also be attached to a pump to act as an extra safety measure to ensure that the pump does not fall into the borehole and a splicing kit is used to ensure that the wire connections does not get wet while the pump is in the bore hole.
I was very impressed with this video and will soon look at your other videos.
Thank you
Im 36 years old and have been in business or 14 Years and i know an experienced man and you are one. Good job bud!
I just purchased a house that has well water. Knowing nothing I watched a few of your videos and got it up and running properly. The pressure tank had only 10psi of air and the cycling switch was cutting in 10psi too low. Simple but when you don't know you need videos like yours to learn. Thanks appreciate your time.
Exelente video I’m about drill a well neighbor s wells are at about 40’ feet watching your videos I should be able to do it my self God bless you thanks for the best teaching.
You make it look so easy, I think I could do all this myself! But I know it is not as easy as it was on the video and I know you need to make it so anybody can do this! But I'm am 71 years old and not in as good of shape as I when I was younger, but I have 2 relatives who have been helping me, so I can act like a forman! You do a great job on all your videos, and I appreciate you for sharing your knowledge!!! Thank you very much!
About to install a well pump, so of course jumped on UA-cam to get info, thank you so much for a wonderful video, you explained everything so that even a retired old house painter like myself can do my own install. Thank you so so much for this video.
Good detail in how important attaching the wire to the pipe is ;)
I miss the days of doing water wells ... but generally my crew was always on doing the big stuff.
Although we did do a couple small wells like this one . And I thought it was crazy they put them on that kind of pipe you used here . . . but what did I know back then . . . I was just a pump crew hand . . . err pipe screwer .
Now I don't have the back for it anymore ... I just do small odd jobs as a handyman .
Great job, the better work you do in the beginning shows in the end when it last a long time between fixes. My deep well was done by one company and the pump and plumbing by another, but every time I've had issues it's the guy that dug the well that comes to the rescue, good pricing, right materials, and there when I need him. I've had to replace the bottom pump to black pipe fitting as well as the black pipe to pit-less adapter fitting both were Galvanized and almost cost me a pump, large hole in the fittings, replaced with brass.
Have a great day
I just found your channel tonight and I am impressed with how well you explain and simplify everything. Even my wife said she understands wells now. As one of your other viewers said, I will be ordering parts from your website when we have to replace our pump which may be soon due to its age.
Thank you again for the good content. We will be watching.
Good video. My submersible pump went bad and we pulled it and it was on PVC...the next time we pulled it, the pump was bad. So we replaced it and the PVC with the roll pipe....best decision I made for the well. And it's good to know our taping process was very close to yours. Thanks for sharing.
Thank yourv very detailed and informative! Nice to see a tradesman take pride in their work remind me of my old man.
Have to say that I enjoy watching your channel. Find it fascinating and educational. Also, although you say that You Tube tries to keep you on the back burner I only watch your channel because You Tube put this content in front of me so hats off to them.
Happy to hear it! Finally after 4+ years I'm getting traction!
Thanks! Love the Videos!
I'm doing geothermal wells drilling in Kenya. Your video is very informative bravo!
outstanding, thank you for putting this helpful tutorial together and sharing from your experience and tips! I'd had a lot of trouble on the diagnostic side, trying to find out why a 2 yr old McDonald pump had stopped working. (I was less than appreciative of your much older videos..... yet glad I kept coming back!) I was about to replace the pump itself, until it occurred to me to test the wires - before the splice point. Suspect my previous installation wiring had somehow failed exactly as you'd highlighted here at min 27+, in the realm of the splicing. (and I'd thought I'd carefully used the shrink kits, the Temflex rubberized splicing tape, etc.... ) After 2 years, didn't see any obvious cuts or damage on the outside. Yet in testing, after I cut that spliced section out, I discovered 12-2 AWG (Kalas) wire still had continuity over about 80ft. Then when I connected the pump itself directly to the switch (and had it in a barrel w/ water), it worked! Thus figuring somehow that was the spot of failure -- the splice! (for future reference and readers here, have any of your previous videos explained just how to test wiring to the pump (after the pressure switch) before pulling it out of the well? (oh, and when do you use the rubberized type tape, if at all? See you sell it, but that's not what you're using here, is it? )
hey buddy i have been setting pumps for the last 22 years in Wyoming Texas Mississippi and Louisiana. i got to say i really enjoyed your videos and you really seem to know your stuff. thanks for putting this out there for people to learn, most are to intimidated to try to do this work them selves. keep up the good work. you are right alot of the older gen have retired. i am just starting my own company to help fill the gap in the trade in m region
Thank you I enjoyed watching your pump installation which is slightly different the way I’ve seen it completed here in New Zealand! And the way that I have done it myself! Often used 2 inch wide insulation tape that has a lot stronger sticking power than ordinary electrical insulation tape!
Cheers & thank you once again!