Water or Cameras (Page 5): That's why I was wondering about his whole setup. Mine is also 6" but only 300' deep with the pump setting at 200'. We have a drought where we are at and I...

farwest Loc: Utah

Architect1776 wrote:

Depth and diameter has a lot to do with cost.
Mine was 600' deep and 6" in diameter.

That's why I was wondering about his whole setup. Mine is also 6" but only 300' deep with the pump setting at 200'. We have a drought where we are at and I believe my problems have been caused by the aquifer dropping which has caused a lot of sand in the water. To make matters worse the well casing has broke at about 100' so our water is hard as a rock. We are going to drill a new well at the cost of 60.00 a foot so we are looking at 18,000.00 to 24,000.00 The well was drilled 38 years ago.

Daryl New Loc: Wellington,New Zealand

I know the feeling Jerry.we spent $1500 on the motor of my car.Every time I looked at it I saw a Canon 1D on wheels there.....lol

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

farwest wrote:

That's why I was wondering about his whole setup. ... (show quote)

Mine was in Peoria, AZ area and yes the good water was deep and dropping. That was why 600' to stay ahead. My submersible was destroyed by a direct lightning strike. When it was pulled out it looked like a bomb went off in it. A real mess.

Wuligal Loc: Slippery Rock, Pa.

The only good thing about living in the middle of a swamp is having great water that comes from a sixteen foot hand dug well. Sorry about your issues.....no problem worse than being without water. Hope the rain stops so you can get the job done.

Sannye Loc: Oregon

jerryc41 wrote:

Like most people in this area, I have well water. Yesterday morning, the pump, two hundred feet below the surface, decided to retire. After a couple of phone calls, a plumber came and took a look. Sure enough, the pump was dead. His crew will be arriving later to replace the pump and take almost $6,000 from me.

When I think of the cameras I could have bought...

I think you should get another bid. My well is 535 ft deep. It cost $1800 to replace the pump. $6000 seems REALLY high. Good luck.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

jerryc41 wrote:

Like most people in this area, I have well water. Yesterday morning, the pump, two hundred feet below the surface, decided to retire. After a couple of phone calls, a plumber came and took a look. Sure enough, the pump was dead. His crew will be arriving later to replace the pump and take almost $6,000 from me.

When I think of the cameras I could have bought...

What I've lost in the stock market since October I could've bought that Lexus RC with 467 hp that I've been ogling. I hope you feel a little bit better!!

waldron7 Loc: State of Confusion

Like they say, "one born every minute". Definitely get several estimates.

Bob Locher Loc: Southwest Oregon

I completely agree about getting some other quotes. In my well, the original pump went from 1986 to 2014; then had to be replaced. 90 feet deep well, AND it has to pump the water up to the house from the well house - an added height of about 250 feet. Dunno how big the pump is in terms of horse power - but it does the job just fine. As I recall, it cost me about $1200 for new pump and labor.

Again, we live in southwest Oregon where labor may be cheaper. But the pump should cost about the same.

fantom Loc: Colorado

jerryc41 wrote:

Like most people in this area, I have well water. Yesterday morning, the pump, two hundred feet below the surface, decided to retire. After a couple of phone calls, a plumber came and took a look. Sure enough, the pump was dead. His crew will be arriving later to replace the pump and take almost $6,000 from me.

When I think of the cameras I could have bought...

Get pictures of their work.

johnnievegas

that is a ridiculous amount of money. I would put out bids. At that amount insist on a lifetime warranty and a high horsepower, stainless steel model. Insist on seeing the specs on the pump, complete replacement of tank, controls, new wiring, etc. And the installers have to be bonded, wearing suits with coveralls.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Manglesphoto wrote:

They would have to pretty good sized guys!!! 200ft of steel pipe is darn heavy and sched.80 plastic isn't light. my pump weighs almost 40# by its self.

No, that's what the pick up is for. It got a tower on it and everything is pulled by the motor! A single guy can easily do it, but its just a lot more convenient, to do it with a helper!