How NOT TO INSTALL a Submersible Well Pump

In this video I discuss how NOT to make a connection to a submersible pump. Too many times we see this type of piping connection to a well pump that causes the fitting to fail due to the torque produced by the pump starting and stopping. Using a stainless steel Simmons check valve not only provides a strong connection at the pump, it gives you an additional check valve besides the one that comes with most pump ends that does tend to fail prematurely

[@enigmaticnomadics]

Why wouldn't the stress move up to the check valve/PVC connection? Thanks

[@bruceeverett5372]

I like that SS check valve ! It's FNPT/MNPT so no additional coupler- Could you please let us know the part number and typical cost of that piece ? Also going with threaded schedule 80 PVC above that a good way to go? My pump sits at 80'.

[@scind2585]

What type of tape / anti seize do you use for connection stainless to stainless to prevent galling?

[@JeffreyHawkins]

Do you ever see properly installed PVC pipe fail on something like a 300 or 350 ft. well with a 2HP pump? Just wondering if the torque eventually wears the plastic out, etc. Thanks.

[@happydays454]

You got a Amazon link for that part