I have to make a new comment as I feel this is pretty awesome and I don't want it to get buried.. I asked H2o Mechanic a question on an 8 month old post at about 5:20 am central time . ( I don't sleep much) . He answered my question in 20 minutes. TWENTY MINUTES! For free! That kind of service is unheard of in this day and age. Thank you very much for all you do to help us learn a bit about your trade. With service like this, I know you will go far.
So happy I found this! My well pump just went out and I just don't have the funds for a $2500 pump replacement. The Vevor pump in the 1 1/2hp size is only $144 with that controller, and something I can afford to buy IF I can put it in myself and save myself the labor cost which is astronomical out here in California. Putting it in myself is the thing. I can manage connecting the new pump and routing the wiring, but being on the near side of 70 years old with a fairly frail body, pulling the pump is going to be a thing. Another, is finding out if my current (2 year old) control box will work just fine with this pump instead of using the one it comes with. If so, and if I can find a creative way of pulling the pump myself, old would seem easier than installing the new one. Anyway, thanks for posting this video. I'm sure I'm going to be watching it as I do the job.
I installed this 1.5hp Vevor with correct large copper wires at 127 foot head. It immediatly drew 15-16 amps (too high), but still pumped water up to shut off pressure (65psi). It lasted 3 months and then started using 20+ amps, then quit entirely the next morning. Unless you're a fan of doing the job much more often I would advise a different pump. Mine was purchased off Amazon for about 150usd with the control box. Note I'm shipping for another pump, and the tools to pull this one out. Good luck, my fellow DIYers ;)
I noticed you hooked up a control box to this pump most of your other videos you don’t are they not needed is there pros and cons ? What’s your thoughts on that vevor pump in comparison to the hallmark thank you bet straight forward videos sir
The Vevor pump was a 3 wire pump. Those require that box. Other 2 wire pumps do not. The Hallmark pump id rate 2 out of 10. The Vevor pump performed Above & beyond what I was expecting to see. That being said, both are around $150 and very budget friendly, my concern is How long will they last. Great for Temporary use or irrigation. As a professional Installer, I wouldn't sell on to my customer, but its a great choice for anyone that wants to DIY a pump system and trying to do so on a Budget. Frankin pumps I sell along with Grundfos are near $800-1100 dollars. So you can see the appeal in the Vevor pump at $150. But my $1000 pumps I typically install will build close to 200psi. Vevor did 120psi, Hallmark did 65psi. Those numbers equate to max operating depths. If you double the number (psi) above, that's the maximum depth Those pumps can handle.
@@h2omechanic Are these VEVOR pumps with a control box Capacitor Start Capacitor Run? or is there some kind of switch at the pump motor for the capacitor... it does not seem that there are enough wires? What sort of control box would be compatible as a replacement for the 115V 1.5hp model when it looks like most control boxes on the market are limited to 0.5hp for the 115V rated control boxes?
I just installed a 3hp 2 wire vevor pump in my well. It sits 330 feet down. That pump will pump 15-20 GPM on the outside hydrant and builds 70 psi without hesitation. I'm only concerned for longevity just due to the price point.
bought two of these.. they were placed at a 120ft.. 12guage wire... first control box capacitor dies in the first week, second control box made it about 3 months before the cap went and the contacts and wiring melted in the box... Pumps worked great overall but control box was the weak link in the chain. Replaced with a Franklin motor and pump.... 220 volt... going to build new control boxes for pumps and who knows where they will end up....
Should face your two hose clamps in opposite directions of eachother. Like the nuts are facing away from eachother it has them tighten in both directions.
Hi, let me ask you a question here. I got a 1.5 hp ve or that comes with a 4 wire cord. Red, white, black and green. I also got a control box like the one you have but the area where I want to use this pump there’s no power lines close. So I want to or have to do it with a generator. I’m planning to connect the control box to the generator by just plugging it in. So my only doubt is to connect the pump cord with those 4 wires to the box. How does that go? Im no using a pressure switch or anything else besides the pump and control box just to power it on and off. I hope im clear with my explanation and thank you for an answer.
I'd hope you found a solution for your problem but if you haven't I suggest you do a search online for a very similar setup to make sure you do not damage or hurt yourself. You're not the only person that's used a generator to power a well. Personally I'd suggest you buy a pressure tank and switch and make it all portable somehow. Never be afraid to ask for help. Good luck.😊
Thanks for the help last week. I now have to decide either to stay at the 100' wire depth that comes with the 3 hp pump or to splice with another 200' of wire to reach a 300' ft depth. The well is 525' deep and is holding water at around 30'. It's producing 20 - 25 gpm so according to calculations 100' should suffice. But would it be better to go to 300' now? Your help is greatly appreciated.
@@h2omechanic I actually misspoke about splicing the wire. I will replace the 100' with 300' as long as I can secure 300' of 200 psi pipe. But unless there's an issue with the 3 hp pump at 300', I may just go 300' now and know it's going to be better. Agree? Thanks!!
@@MitchCrabbe I have a 3hp vevor at 330' it's almost too much. It cycles on and off way to quickly because of the output. It does however put out 20+ GPM. Paired with a cycle stop valve I think you could have a very cheap bang for your buck system.
I want to convert my jet pump 2 line system to submersible and im understanding everything but as far as the length of the new pipe goes do I just match it up with the old pipe I pull out and add the extra difference for the cap extension?
hello im installing a new 230 volt pump and im trying to figure out how to test before putting in casing have 10 3 wground wire thought i could just put in trash can of water and take to hots black red and touch double thirty amp breaker for 10 seconds and hear it run but it doesnt does feel like motor is on but not turning impellars any help would be really appreciated am doing this because i dont trust were i bought it from. thank you keep up good work
If its a 3-wire pump, it must go through a control box (starter box). Without the control box it can't spin. 2 wire pumps have built in start capacitors. 3 wire pumps have external capacitors in the control box.
I have watched a few videos but I did not see anything about shallow wells. My plan is to install Wellconnect heat pump which requires only 2,5 gallon a minute. Any recommendations what to watch? Thank you
Hi, wondering if you put a check valve on all your installs coming out of the pump, in this clip, you have a brass one on the 300' plus install only ? would you use pvc, being that it is submersible, I've been reading that the brass can leach lead... thanks again
So i have a spring fed well in the back by my barn / new orchard. I just ran power to my barn today. I'm wanting my well to power a shop sink( 15ft away from well) and a hydrant for a garden hose to water my fruit trees and vines( 50ft hose will do for now 100ft by next year) Would I need that vessel tank you have? Or can I just hook this 1.5hp pump to a pipe , put a T in it and feed the hydrant and a pipe going inside my barn for a shop sink?
It's always best to have a switch & a tank (even if it's a 2or4 gallon tank) the switch is for safety and the tank acts as a coushin to soften water hammer
Hi, can you show a disassembly of the pump end? I would like to remove the cheesy built-in check valve that always fails and gets stuck on these VEVOR pumps, when using a higher quality check valve plumbed on the discharge.
Just ordered my pump what size pressure tank & pressure switch would you recommend for this Submersible pump. I will be only using it for single family home irrigation only.
Please help: I purchased a 1.5 hp Vevor 230 volt deep well pump. The pump came with 33 feet of 16 gauge wire-only problem is the wire has one hot one neutral and one ground wire-I have no idea how to hook this up to 230 volt pressure switch without two hot wire. Vevor tech support was no help. Do you know how to fix this? Thank you Robin
I am going to be installing this pump in a river to supply my barn. I have 750 ft of 2" poly pipe installed. the head differential is 33 ft. any advice you could offer?
Got a question for you I moved into a house that had a one horsepower 240 volt well pump it's working fine but I was going through the pressure switch and adjusting it to bring the pressure up into my home and I looked at the wiring and the grounds / neutral for both the 240 coming into the switch and going out to the pump or not connected I understand that the pump probably doesn't need a neutral or does it
We have a 1/2hp pump that if we have the washer going anything else suffers .if we have the hose to the garden it barely comes out its only 2 years old if i get this one or the 3hp its only like 45' deep well but we would like to have some sprinklers
The 1/2hp vevor pump, I've tested it on the channel. It was designed for volume, not pressure. You can find the test in the Playlist Labeled pump testing. It was the vevor pump from lowes. 1/2hp 25gpm. Max working depth was around 50ft
@@h2omechanic i really appreciate your videos bro I'm using your videos to upgrade my system from pvc to the black pipe will definitely send you a donation.
Hello, I have a question for you.. We are changing our well pump from jet pump to a submersible pump.. can we use the casing from the jet pump with the submersible pump?.. or do we need new casing.. thanks..
What diameter is your well? You say casing, I assume you mean drop pipe. Casing normally is 4"or6" and separates the dirty at the surface from entering the Bore hole. Watch a few of my other videos on my Well Q&A Playlist to become familiar with the system. I'll answer any questions on any of the Videos you have. Hope you'll subscribe ❤️
@@h2omechanic thank you so much for replying.. I so appreciate it.. I honestly don't know the diameter if I had to say I would guess 6" but I am unsure.. I will get with my dad and see what it is.. I already did subscribe to your TH-cam.. your the best well Guy I have watched by far.. and we so appreciate your expertise!!.. thank you again.. we will definitely look at your Q&A..
@@heavenlyangel5520 you can reuse the 1" pipe if its 160psi or higher. If the old jet pump wasn't located at the well, a wire will need to be run out to the well to power the submersible pump. You can use the larger pipe in the ground as a wire chase. Your father will understand what I'm saying if you don't. Hopefully I can make a future Vid on this subject when I find the perfect job to do so on.
Doubtful. How deep are you putting that pump? Other views have had issues with the 0.5hp vevor not building more than 43psi of pressure. I'll be testing one in the near future
Hey, I also bought this pump and like you said, I need to change the cable for a bigger one since I’m too far from the plug. Do you think there is a way to change all the cable or the only way is to cut the last few feet and connect the bigger cable on the original finer one? I don’t like the idea of doing that especially because of intensity issues and heat for the last portion of finer cable … Thanks for the video by the way ! Very interesting!
All pumps have a 3ft lead of #14 wire & require a Splice. So my advice is to do the same. Solder your wires before using any crimps, since the 16awg is so small. Then I'd run #12 or #10 depending on how far your putting it
If your water head is high enough you can use an above ground pump. That's what I do with my 2 inch hand driven well. I use an Amazon 1 hp cast iron pump. Around $200. They will only draw about 30' though. My well perks to 10' so an above ground pump works good for me.
I have a Vevor 3 hp pump that I thought came with the control box but it didn't. Which control box do I need and where can I get one or one that will work? Thanks!
@@h2omechanic Thanks for you quick reply! It's a four wire. I'm not with the pump right now so I can't say for sure. But I'm having someone check on it.
@@h2omechanic Plus, a question was answered on Vevro's website concerning the 3 hp pump and whether or not it needed a "special box". Do you think this is the control box they are asking about? I need to install the vevor 3hp deep well pump i need to know iff i need special box for it here on usa Answer View MoreNo, it doesn't need. It can be used directly after power on.
I couldn't say because I definitely am no expert but I put this pump down 330 feet. It's a 3hp pump and it builds 70 psi of pressure without hesitation in about 5 seconds or so. It's almost to quickly.
Black is hot, goes to the breaker. White goes to the neutral bar in the breaker box. The pressure switch hooks up the same as it would for the 240v would. The switch doesn't care.
100ft deep =44psi head pressure. Plus 60psi operating pressure. That's already 104psi at only 100ft Deep with 100psi pipe. It's OK to use on a jet pump or say a 60ft deep pump set. But why risk it.
@@h2omechanic Oh I see, thanks soo much for the quick response, and the enlightenment!. I appreciate it!. :). We live off-grid in BC Canada and are going to try make our own shallow well here on the homestead using a trash pump. We are on disability, and super poor, living in a tiny cabin, and absolutely cannot afford to pay to have a well drilled, so we figured we'd try our hand at doing the trash pump method as we already have one that we use to get water from the lake. We plan to get one of these Vevor 115v pumps. So I guess we'll get some 200 psi 1 inch poly pipe, and 4 inch PVC for the casing and give it a go. I am curious though as I use the pump to go down, how will I know when I've hit the water table?. I honestly wish we could afford to hire a pro, but just affording food here in Canada every month is near impossible, then add to that being on disability now and having to go to the food bank every month it's totally out of the cards to get it done professionally. But yeah, thanks for the input, I have been researching this off and on over the last 4 years and I'm pretty sure I got a good plan in place now. We are going to use 1 inch poly with a 2 inch to 1 inch adapter to the pump and then bury a 10 foot piece of 4 inch pvc as deep as we can then run the one inch down the hole with the pump using a couple IBC tanks full of water to pressure drill it out and see how far down we can get adding 10 foot lengths of the 4 inch PVC, and fingers crossed we find water!. Anywho. Keep up the great work on your channel, I subscribed last night, very helpful stuff my friend!. Sending good vibes from Canada!. - Adam
in you video of March 25, 2019. you only use "Rubber Duck take Duck Brand 393154 Rubber Splicing Tape, 3/4-Inch by 22 Feet, Single Roll, Black" and provide al link to exact product--for 15 years. but in this video it seems you use just regular old electrical tape. why?
Rubber Tape is to protect the wire splice itself. Black electric tape is only used to secure the wire to the pipe. Note:there was no wire splice in this video as it was only for testing purposes
I want to convert my jet pump 2 line system to submersible and im understanding everything but as far as the length of the new pipe goes do I just match it up with the old pipe I pull out and add the extra difference for the cap extension?
I have to make a new comment as I feel this is pretty awesome and I don't want it to get buried.. I asked H2o Mechanic a question on an 8 month old post at about 5:20 am central time . ( I don't sleep much) . He answered my question in 20 minutes. TWENTY MINUTES! For free! That kind of service is unheard of in this day and age. Thank you very much for all you do to help us learn a bit about your trade. With service like this, I know you will go far.
So happy I found this! My well pump just went out and I just don't have the funds for a $2500 pump replacement. The Vevor pump in the 1 1/2hp size is only $144 with that controller, and something I can afford to buy IF I can put it in myself and save myself the labor cost which is astronomical out here in California. Putting it in myself is the thing. I can manage connecting the new pump and routing the wiring, but being on the near side of 70 years old with a fairly frail body, pulling the pump is going to be a thing. Another, is finding out if my current (2 year old) control box will work just fine with this pump instead of using the one it comes with. If so, and if I can find a creative way of pulling the pump myself, old would seem easier than installing the new one. Anyway, thanks for posting this video. I'm sure I'm going to be watching it as I do the job.
I installed this 1.5hp Vevor with correct large copper wires at 127 foot head. It immediatly drew 15-16 amps (too high), but still pumped water up to shut off pressure (65psi). It lasted 3 months and then started using 20+ amps, then quit entirely the next morning. Unless you're a fan of doing the job much more often I would advise a different pump. Mine was purchased off Amazon for about 150usd with the control box. Note I'm shipping for another pump, and the tools to pull this one out. Good luck, my fellow DIYers ;)
Thanks... very good tutorial..helped a lot.
I noticed you hooked up a control box to this pump most of your other videos you don’t are they not needed is there pros and cons ? What’s your thoughts on that vevor pump in comparison to the hallmark thank you bet straight forward videos sir
The Vevor pump was a 3 wire pump. Those require that box. Other 2 wire pumps do not.
The Hallmark pump id rate 2 out of 10.
The Vevor pump performed Above & beyond what I was expecting to see. That being said, both are around $150 and very budget friendly, my concern is How long will they last.
Great for Temporary use or irrigation. As a professional Installer, I wouldn't sell on to my customer, but its a great choice for anyone that wants to DIY a pump system and trying to do so on a Budget.
Frankin pumps I sell along with Grundfos are near $800-1100 dollars. So you can see the appeal in the Vevor pump at $150. But my $1000 pumps I typically install will build close to 200psi. Vevor did 120psi, Hallmark did 65psi. Those numbers equate to max operating depths. If you double the number (psi) above, that's the maximum depth Those pumps can handle.
@@h2omechanic Are these VEVOR pumps with a control box Capacitor Start Capacitor Run? or is there some kind of switch at the pump motor for the capacitor... it does not seem that there are enough wires? What sort of control box would be compatible as a replacement for the 115V 1.5hp model when it looks like most control boxes on the market are limited to 0.5hp for the 115V rated control boxes?
@@h2omechanicis this the 1.5hp or 1hp?
I just installed a 3hp 2 wire vevor pump in my well. It sits 330 feet down. That pump will pump 15-20 GPM on the outside hydrant and builds 70 psi without hesitation. I'm only concerned for longevity just due to the price point.
My 1.5hp lasted 3 months @ 127 feet, is yours still alive?
bought two of these.. they were placed at a 120ft.. 12guage wire... first control box capacitor dies in the first week, second control box made it about 3 months before the cap went and the contacts and wiring melted in the box... Pumps worked great overall but control box was the weak link in the chain. Replaced with a Franklin motor and pump.... 220 volt... going to build new control boxes for pumps and who knows where they will end up....
another great video, thanks for the lesson
Should face your two hose clamps in opposite directions of eachother. Like the nuts are facing away from eachother it has them tighten in both directions.
Hi, let me ask you a question here. I got a 1.5 hp ve or that comes with a 4 wire cord. Red, white, black and green. I also got a control box like the one you have but the area where I want to use this pump there’s no power lines close. So I want to or have to do it with a generator. I’m planning to connect the control box to the generator by just plugging it in. So my only doubt is to connect the pump cord with those 4 wires to the box. How does that go?
Im no using a pressure switch or anything else besides the pump and control box just to power it on and off.
I hope im clear with my explanation and thank you for an answer.
Did you find out? I am in the same situation
I'd hope you found a solution for your problem but if you haven't I suggest you do a search online for a very similar setup to make sure you do not damage or hurt yourself. You're not the only person that's used a generator to power a well. Personally I'd suggest you buy a pressure tank and switch and make it all portable somehow. Never be afraid to ask for help. Good luck.😊
Thanks for the help last week. I now have to decide either to stay at the 100' wire depth that comes with the 3 hp pump or to splice with another 200' of wire to reach a 300' ft depth. The well is 525' deep and is holding water at around 30'. It's producing 20 - 25 gpm so according to calculations 100' should suffice. But would it be better to go to 300' now? Your help is greatly appreciated.
I'd try it at 100ft first. No need to go deep unless it's needed.
@@h2omechanic I actually misspoke about splicing the wire. I will replace the 100' with 300' as long as I can secure 300' of 200 psi pipe. But unless there's an issue with the 3 hp pump at 300', I may just go 300' now and know it's going to be better. Agree? Thanks!!
My well is 215 feet. Water is at 75 feet. Not a lot of water in Oklahoma panhandle 😢😢. Going to put my pump at 190feet. How big of a pump to I need.
@@MitchCrabbe I have a 3hp vevor at 330' it's almost too much. It cycles on and off way to quickly because of the output. It does however put out 20+ GPM. Paired with a cycle stop valve I think you could have a very cheap bang for your buck system.
I wouldn’t use it for that deep lol the rest of them are junk
I want to convert my jet pump 2 line system to submersible and im understanding everything but as far as the length of the new pipe goes do I just match it up with the old pipe I pull out and add the extra difference for the cap extension?
hello im installing a new 230 volt pump and im trying to figure out how to test before putting in casing have 10 3 wground wire thought i could just put in trash can of water and take to hots black red and touch double thirty amp breaker for 10 seconds and hear it run but it doesnt does feel like motor is on but not turning impellars any help would be really appreciated am doing this because i dont trust were i bought it from. thank you keep up good work
If its a 3-wire pump, it must go through a control box (starter box).
Without the control box it can't spin.
2 wire pumps have built in start capacitors.
3 wire pumps have external capacitors in the control box.
I have watched a few videos but I did not see anything about shallow wells. My plan is to install Wellconnect heat pump which requires only 2,5 gallon a minute. Any recommendations what to watch? Thank you
Great video my man! Thanks
Okay I bought a vevor pump I have a 240 pressure switch how do I tie on to the switch I have
Since this pump is 110volt you don't need two hot wires going down to the pump right
You go to the breaker panel, remove the 240v breaker and swap it out for a 120v breaker.
Awesome video thank you
Hi, wondering if you put a check valve on all your installs coming out of the pump, in this clip, you have a brass one on the 300' plus install only ? would you use pvc, being that it is submersible, I've been reading that the brass can leach lead... thanks again
So i have a spring fed well in the back by my barn / new orchard. I just ran power to my barn today. I'm wanting my well to power a shop sink( 15ft away from well) and a hydrant for a garden hose to water my fruit trees and vines( 50ft hose will do for now 100ft by next year)
Would I need that vessel tank you have? Or can I just hook this 1.5hp pump to a pipe , put a T in it and feed the hydrant and a pipe going inside my barn for a shop sink?
It's always best to have a switch & a tank (even if it's a 2or4 gallon tank) the switch is for safety and the tank acts as a coushin to soften water hammer
Hi, can you show a disassembly of the pump end? I would like to remove the cheesy built-in check valve that always fails and gets stuck on these VEVOR pumps, when using a higher quality check valve plumbed on the discharge.
Answering my own question, I've posted a video showing the removal of the internal checkvalve at th-cam.com/video/1pxRHzmpIR8/w-d-xo.html
I use cable tiers to secure my cable to the pipe at 3mtr intervals down into the well
Just ordered my pump what size pressure tank & pressure switch would you recommend for this Submersible pump. I will be only using it for single family home irrigation only.
40/60 pressure switch
20 Gallon pressure tank.
@@h2omechanic thanks
Please help: I purchased a 1.5 hp Vevor 230 volt deep well pump. The pump came with 33 feet of 16 gauge wire-only problem is the wire has one hot one neutral and one ground wire-I have no idea how to hook this up to 230 volt pressure switch without two hot wire. Vevor tech support was no help.
Do you know how to fix this?
Thank you
Robin
Okay I bought the 1:15 volt pump will my pressure switch work on 110 instead of 220
Yup
On this pump if i add a higher gage wire say 10/3 wire can i still run it on a 110 breaker?
I am going to be installing this pump in a river to supply my barn. I have 750 ft of 2" poly pipe installed. the head differential is 33 ft. any advice you could offer?
Got a question for you
I moved into a house that had a one horsepower 240 volt well pump it's working fine but I was going through the pressure switch and adjusting it to bring the pressure up into my home and I looked at the wiring and the grounds / neutral for both the 240 coming into the switch and going out to the pump or not connected I understand that the pump probably doesn't need a neutral or does it
240v there is no neutral. Both legs are hot.
The ground isn't really important. Just used for code & safety
@@h2omechanic Thank you sir
We have a 1/2hp pump that if we have the washer going anything else suffers .if we have the hose to the garden it barely comes out its only 2 years old if i get this one or the 3hp its only like 45' deep well but we would like to have some sprinklers
The 1/2hp vevor pump, I've tested it on the channel. It was designed for volume, not pressure. You can find the test in the Playlist Labeled pump testing. It was the vevor pump from lowes. 1/2hp 25gpm. Max working depth was around 50ft
Thanks for the reply im not sure what 1/2 hp i have but looking to upgrade to this 1 1/2hp
How do you wire a 115v 2 wire pump all the way to your breaker box?
Question, why can I hear my pump humming but I'm not getting any water pressure?
The pipe is broken down near the pump.
If you have a control box (3 wire pump), check the capacitor as it may have become faulty.
200 psi pipe is really hard to get can I use 250 psi instead?
Absolutely!
@@h2omechanic i really appreciate your videos bro I'm using your videos to upgrade my system from pvc to the black pipe will definitely send you a donation.
Hello, I have a question for you..
We are changing our well pump from jet pump to a submersible pump.. can we use the casing from the jet pump with the submersible pump?.. or do we need new casing.. thanks..
What diameter is your well?
You say casing, I assume you mean drop pipe.
Casing normally is 4"or6" and separates the dirty at the surface from entering the Bore hole.
Watch a few of my other videos on my Well Q&A Playlist to become familiar with the system. I'll answer any questions on any of the Videos you have.
Hope you'll subscribe ❤️
@@h2omechanic thank you so much for replying.. I so appreciate it..
I honestly don't know the diameter if I had to say I would guess 6" but I am unsure.. I will get with my dad and see what it is.. I already did subscribe to your TH-cam.. your the best well
Guy I have watched by far.. and we so appreciate your expertise!!.. thank you again.. we will definitely look at your Q&A..
@@heavenlyangel5520 you can reuse the 1" pipe if its 160psi or higher.
If the old jet pump wasn't located at the well, a wire will need to be run out to the well to power the submersible pump.
You can use the larger pipe in the ground as a wire chase. Your father will understand what I'm saying if you don't. Hopefully I can make a future Vid on this subject when I find the perfect job to do so on.
Man your a pro stripping with that pipe cutter! I nick mine almost everytime especially with UF cable
Great job as always. Quick Question. When wiring the control box to the pressure switch, does the polarity matter on the pressure switch?
No.
Power goes into the pressure switch, then out to the control box
Im installing a 110v .5 hp vevor pump. Do i have to have a control box or can i wire it directly to the pressure switch?
Doubtful.
How deep are you putting that pump? Other views have had issues with the 0.5hp vevor not building more than 43psi of pressure.
I'll be testing one in the near future
How come mine won’t hold pressure at 60 psi
Anybody know if any of the vevor pumps have a low water level shut off feature?
how well did the pump hold up? How long has it been installed?
It's only used as a test pump. I doubt it would last for 8-10 years.
Awesome ! Thx !
Hey, I also bought this pump and like you said, I need to change the cable for a bigger one since I’m too far from the plug.
Do you think there is a way to change all the cable or the only way is to cut the last few feet and connect the bigger cable on the original finer one?
I don’t like the idea of doing that especially because of intensity issues and heat for the last portion of finer cable …
Thanks for the video by the way ! Very interesting!
All pumps have a 3ft lead of #14 wire & require a Splice. So my advice is to do the same. Solder your wires before using any crimps, since the 16awg is so small. Then I'd run #12 or #10 depending on how far your putting it
Thanks a lot
I know you don't usually use a safety rope, but I don't think you ever mentioned why. Maybe you could include that in a future video.
A rope isn't allowed thru a electrical terminal per our state rules. Plus the pipe is 10x stronger than rope.
Is there a quality pump on the market you would recommend for a 2in well application? Less than 80 ft depth. Great vids..
If your water head is high enough you can use an above ground pump. That's what I do with my 2 inch hand driven well. I use an Amazon 1 hp cast iron pump. Around $200. They will only draw about 30' though. My well perks to 10' so an above ground pump works good for me.
My well is 80 feet deep. I am installing a 1.5 Hp submersible pump.
I will be using 1 inch poly.
What pressure rated polypropylene pipe do I need?
200psi
I have a Vevor 3 hp pump that I thought came with the control box but it didn't. Which control box do I need and where can I get one or one that will work? Thanks!
Does your pump have 4 wires coming out of it? Black/red/yellow/green
@@h2omechanic Thanks for you quick reply! It's a four wire. I'm not with the pump right now so I can't say for sure. But I'm having someone check on it.
@@h2omechanic Plus, a question was answered on Vevro's website concerning the 3 hp pump and whether or not it needed a "special box". Do you think this is the control box they are asking about?
I need to install the vevor 3hp deep well pump i need to know iff i need special box for it here on usa
Answer
View MoreNo, it doesn't need. It can be used directly after power on.
@Mitch Crabbe if its got 2 hot wires & 1 ground it doesn't need a control box. The 2 hot legs go straight to the pressure switch.
@@h2omechanic Sorry for the confusion. There are 3 Yellow, Blue, and Brown.
Thank you
Any idea what kind of starting current these pumps have?
19amp start, 11-13run on 120v
That’s pretty reasonable for a cheap pump, happen to know anything about the larger pumps?
i just bought a vevor 115 pump ,do i have to use the control box,???
Yes, if it came with the pump.
Can i use the 115v pump without control box? Thanks in advance.
@@yawn2tv244 3 wire pump requires a control box.
2 wire pump doesn't
any ideas on how the quality of this pump is internally?
I couldn't say because I definitely am no expert but I put this pump down 330 feet. It's a 3hp pump and it builds 70 psi of pressure without hesitation in about 5 seconds or so. It's almost to quickly.
When you hooked up two hot wires?
Black is hot, goes to the breaker.
White goes to the neutral bar in the breaker box.
The pressure switch hooks up the same as it would for the 240v would. The switch doesn't care.
Why can't you use 100 psi drop pipe?. Just curious.
100ft deep =44psi head pressure. Plus 60psi operating pressure. That's already 104psi at only 100ft Deep with 100psi pipe. It's OK to use on a jet pump or say a 60ft deep pump set. But why risk it.
@@h2omechanic Oh I see, thanks soo much for the quick response, and the enlightenment!. I appreciate it!. :). We live off-grid in BC Canada and are going to try make our own shallow well here on the homestead using a trash pump. We are on disability, and super poor, living in a tiny cabin, and absolutely cannot afford to pay to have a well drilled, so we figured we'd try our hand at doing the trash pump method as we already have one that we use to get water from the lake. We plan to get one of these Vevor 115v pumps. So I guess we'll get some 200 psi 1 inch poly pipe, and 4 inch PVC for the casing and give it a go. I am curious though as I use the pump to go down, how will I know when I've hit the water table?. I honestly wish we could afford to hire a pro, but just affording food here in Canada every month is near impossible, then add to that being on disability now and having to go to the food bank every month it's totally out of the cards to get it done professionally. But yeah, thanks for the input, I have been researching this off and on over the last 4 years and I'm pretty sure I got a good plan in place now. We are going to use 1 inch poly with a 2 inch to 1 inch adapter to the pump and then bury a 10 foot piece of 4 inch pvc as deep as we can then run the one inch down the hole with the pump using a couple IBC tanks full of water to pressure drill it out and see how far down we can get adding 10 foot lengths of the 4 inch PVC, and fingers crossed we find water!. Anywho. Keep up the great work on your channel, I subscribed last night, very helpful stuff my friend!. Sending good vibes from Canada!. - Adam
in you video of March 25, 2019. you only use "Rubber Duck take Duck Brand 393154 Rubber Splicing Tape, 3/4-Inch by 22 Feet, Single Roll, Black" and provide al link to exact product--for 15 years. but in this video it seems you use just regular old electrical tape. why?
Rubber Tape is to protect the wire splice itself. Black electric tape is only used to secure the wire to the pipe.
Note:there was no wire splice in this video as it was only for testing purposes
I want to convert my jet pump 2 line system to submersible and im understanding everything but as far as the length of the new pipe goes do I just match it up with the old pipe I pull out and add the extra difference for the cap extension?
Thank you