💧Stop Your Well From Freezing! Tips to Survive a Freeze in Texas Winters!

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  • Опубліковано 2 гру 2024

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  • @ApacheRanch
    @ApacheRanch  3 роки тому +1

    Equipment and Supplies used in the video:
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  • @ZedZane597
    @ZedZane597 10 місяців тому +2

    That should do the job in central Kansas or Nebraska. Probably overkill in Texas but it doesn't hurt. Just the insulation and allowing your faucet to run a very small stream would work.

    • @KimSteadman
      @KimSteadman 10 місяців тому +1

      With the winters we have been having in Texas we need it now!!

  • @DrewJacobson61
    @DrewJacobson61 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks! I’ll probably try this!

  • @brentjohnson6654
    @brentjohnson6654 Рік тому +1

    Great video. I have lost my temp controlled power strip (I have the same one you have). I have it hooked to a 100W heat lamp and built a styrofoam fort over all the moving water (softener, pressure tank, output to ground designed for the house. Cheers from north Texas!

  • @SeidelRanch
    @SeidelRanch 3 роки тому +2

    That looks really nice. Fits the look of your land and should do the trick.

  • @Acavando
    @Acavando 17 днів тому +1

    Use reptile heat lamps. Cheap and self regulate.

  • @westmcgee9320
    @westmcgee9320 Рік тому +1

    Thanks. I’m looking forward to trying some of those tips out locally, as the temp is expected to drop quite a bit around Xmas.

    • @ApacheRanch
      @ApacheRanch  Рік тому +2

      I hope it helps!

    • @TheMesharp1
      @TheMesharp1 3 місяці тому +1

      What size is that? I’m in Texas too tired of freezing well head. Looking for some basic plans no concrete thanks

    • @ApacheRanch
      @ApacheRanch  3 місяці тому +1

      It’s probably just 6x8 feet. About 4.5 feet tall. Just big enough to cover up my equipment. If I did it again I would make an easy way to remove the roof if needed. If my well pump goes out I’m gonna have to dismantle it to change out the underground equipment.

  • @khadijahdavis1572
    @khadijahdavis1572 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this video I'm looking to construct an insulated structure to enclose my well equipment also, quick question how wld i go about getting a power outlet inside the structure so that i can use a heat lamp?

    • @ApacheRanch
      @ApacheRanch  5 місяців тому +2

      I ran a second electrical line with a 20 amp fuse from my meter into the house for the power plug. Can’t really tap into the line going to the well pump since that’s running on 220.

    • @khadijahdavis1572
      @khadijahdavis1572 5 місяців тому +1

      @@ApacheRanch oh ok, thank you so much for responding

  • @nuffdoggiggey4103
    @nuffdoggiggey4103 7 місяців тому +1

    Have you seen the heat lights actually turn on? Reason, I have one of those thermostats, found out I have to buy the special cord for it, Lowes didn't offer it, so ..uah

    • @ApacheRanch
      @ApacheRanch  7 місяців тому +1

      Yes, I have checked it and it works for me. What’s the special cord intended for?

  • @duck5336
    @duck5336 Рік тому +1

    Really nice build. You could probably create a business building and selling these, especially now that hard southern winters have made a comeback.

    • @ApacheRanch
      @ApacheRanch  Рік тому +2

      Many thanks. It worked great again this year. I’m building a similar one for another well nearby. Thanks for your comment.

  • @tuberstitious
    @tuberstitious 2 роки тому +2

    My concern is the loss of power during a freeze. Any suggestions?

    • @ApacheRanch
      @ApacheRanch  2 роки тому +2

      That impacted me last year. Pool pumps froze as a result. My only advice for that is gas generator, quartz heater, and as much insulation as you can put in ahead of time!! I wish you the best! Thanks for your comment.

    • @johntack1049
      @johntack1049 3 дні тому +1

      @@tuberstitious
      A generator Hooked up to your well power source. I’m not an electrician nor smart enough to speak to technicalities, but it’s definitely a thing.