Deep Submersible Well Pump Installation. Educational Guide

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  • @h2omechanic
    @h2omechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +65

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    • @chrisosborne9079
      @chrisosborne9079 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @Matteo-lr6ke
      @Matteo-lr6ke ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Why hasn’t TH-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.

    • @Mk101T
      @Mk101T 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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 .

    • @1leggedmedia
      @1leggedmedia 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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?

    • @h2omechanic
      @h2omechanic  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@1leggedmedia 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.

  • @h.d.tobybradshaw1464
    @h.d.tobybradshaw1464 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    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+.

    • @h2omechanic
      @h2omechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +28

      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!

    • @dporrasxtremeLS3
      @dporrasxtremeLS3 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What A Great Man! @@h2omechanic

    • @Samlol23_drrich
      @Samlol23_drrich 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@h2omechanic really humble response from a true expert

    • @jamesmikul9171
      @jamesmikul9171 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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

  • @TheBurnsStuff
    @TheBurnsStuff ปีที่แล้ว +174

    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.

    • @wolphin732
      @wolphin732 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      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.

    • @baraemanuel8469
      @baraemanuel8469 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Imi poti recomanda o nume/marca de pompă bună, dar nu foarte scumpă ??

    • @jamesmoreira3333
      @jamesmoreira3333 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My well pump is about 50-60yrs old when should I replace it??🥸

    • @kevinforlife8578
      @kevinforlife8578 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@jamesmoreira3333 Probably about 10 years ago 😅

  • @thomasjones6476
    @thomasjones6476 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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

  • @MMOverlandAdventures
    @MMOverlandAdventures 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    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!

  • @jasonwilliams-yr5hj
    @jasonwilliams-yr5hj ปีที่แล้ว +27

    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!

  • @creeksidemonkey
    @creeksidemonkey ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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.

    • @h2omechanic
      @h2omechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the future support!

  • @JoelDubay
    @JoelDubay 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Dude taking a leak in the background was hilarious!

  • @matprang4508
    @matprang4508 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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

  • @coryhazelwood8585
    @coryhazelwood8585 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I will probably never install a well pump but I'll watch you do it over and over. Great knowledge!

  • @talkshow5100
    @talkshow5100 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Outstanding Video and great to see a young man with a work ethic!

  • @TrickleCreekFarm
    @TrickleCreekFarm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your in-depth instructional method! I’m looking forward to learning more from your channel- subscribed!

  • @keithcress1335
    @keithcress1335 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this one! I've done several PVC stick ones but never seen a continuous black roll pipe style like this. Thanks!

  • @islandwitt1
    @islandwitt1 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    👍🏻 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. 😁

  • @hardwiired
    @hardwiired ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are the best youtuber honestly. Nicest most genuine and helpful person!!

  • @brianerkard8380
    @brianerkard8380 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect timing! I just ordered my grundfos pump yesterday. I'm planning to install next week.

  • @shaggy198889
    @shaggy198889 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video.
    I found you during the Texas freeze. And all my neighbor have been using your videos to help troubleshoot.
    Love the content

  • @roberttownsend6209
    @roberttownsend6209 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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!

    • @kevinforlife8578
      @kevinforlife8578 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @loadsmart158grainhp
    @loadsmart158grainhp ปีที่แล้ว +24

    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

  • @cindysullivan4265
    @cindysullivan4265 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    GREAT JOB! VERY INFORMATIVE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY VERY ACCURATE! GREAT TEACHER! DON SULLIVAN

  • @Ken-wu2bf
    @Ken-wu2bf 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank yourv very detailed and informative! Nice to see a tradesman take pride in their work remind me of my old man.

  • @presidentdwayneelizondomou5062
    @presidentdwayneelizondomou5062 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Excellent video. My wife and I are building a homestead and we have an abandoned well on the property which is 120ft deep with 19ft head space (usually). All the little stuff you mention is the parts ive been trying to find out about. Its also nice to see someone else who uses the cutter as the one all be all tool.

  • @1952RONALD
    @1952RONALD ปีที่แล้ว +23

    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!

  • @minouchat
    @minouchat ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks !
    As Dentech says,
    I never get tired of your how to videos.

  • @mikemmikem2758
    @mikemmikem2758 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the length and detail of your videos, especially the educational ones. Thank you.

  • @klcameron709
    @klcameron709 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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

  • @TFOTLITBOK_P1_7
    @TFOTLITBOK_P1_7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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 😆

  • @jameshattenbach5578
    @jameshattenbach5578 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been watching your videos and am going to change out my well pump this spring thanks for making the videos it does really help

  • @spankyham9607
    @spankyham9607 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You provided me with all the information I was looking for. Thanks! I will watch more of your videos.

  • @doseven
    @doseven ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

  • @pastorcarl5703
    @pastorcarl5703 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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!

    • @h2omechanic
      @h2omechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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.

  • @richarderamirez5909
    @richarderamirez5909 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You put out some really necessary information, Champ! Keep up the fine job you are doing!

  • @therealdiehl4671
    @therealdiehl4671 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

  • @xxkingslayemxxgamer5553
    @xxkingslayemxxgamer5553 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @ericsuiter7619
    @ericsuiter7619 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

  • @joseesparza9706
    @joseesparza9706 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the content from people that know what they are doing. Thank you

  • @jovanny253
    @jovanny253 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Video could not have come up at such a better time just had well drilled. This will come in very helpful nice and detailed thanks

  • @dentech4710
    @dentech4710 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

    • @tonypadilla6404
      @tonypadilla6404 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How Many HP and GPM Pump Do You Have just to have A reference?

    • @dentech4710
      @dentech4710 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tonypadilla6404 I will look it up in my records and get back to you here

    • @Mk101T
      @Mk101T 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dentech4710 Well what does it say ?

    • @Mk101T
      @Mk101T 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 .

  • @Jim-ow6mu
    @Jim-ow6mu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been watching for awhile. Thanks for passing on your knowledge!

  • @Don-du7du
    @Don-du7du 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great tutorial I don't see myself needing to install a pump but I always wondered the process not only informative but entertaining and humorous nice job👍

  • @joannep5002
    @joannep5002 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

  • @turbowarp
    @turbowarp ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

  • @user-rz9wu8mz5i
    @user-rz9wu8mz5i 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    just a great video. I'm putting in a new well system and your instruction was excellent. Thank you!

  • @michaelleiker
    @michaelleiker 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My first time viewing. I'm putting in a well (320') in Colorado. This was absolutely outstanding!

  • @abm2958
    @abm2958 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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.

    • @jay-chan6987
      @jay-chan6987 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I use 33+ for everything. By far the best.

  • @basiljackson3829
    @basiljackson3829 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @gottagift
    @gottagift 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your guidance. If ever in my lifetime i have to help myself or some else with installing seeing your lessons have made me a wiser man. I need to track your videos and learn the pitfalls and difficulties one can encounter of extracting existing systems and see what you have learn on overcoming them.

  • @paulmorgan1897
    @paulmorgan1897 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @steveb.6267
    @steveb.6267 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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.

    • @h2omechanic
      @h2omechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ❤️ That means Alot Sir, thank you.

  • @chriskage5217
    @chriskage5217 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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

    • @sc5015
      @sc5015 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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.

    • @timothymilam732
      @timothymilam732 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@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.

  • @jaysethi7554
    @jaysethi7554 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is excellent video. He makes it look simple and easy! Very educative. I like the flexible rubber pipe he uses, single handed.

  • @waraynon3500
    @waraynon3500 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good Day Sir! From Philippines here you answered my comment and I thank you. God bless.

  • @FROG2000
    @FROG2000 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would like to see how you made your electric pump puller. Very well done video BTW.

    • @h2omechanic
      @h2omechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Up-z-daisy (Google it).

  • @carlyleporter5388
    @carlyleporter5388 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    No shortage of advertisement, but damn well worth watching. Very informative.

  • @BPeterson730
    @BPeterson730 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video and the channel. I’m still on city water and designed a 1700’ water system with a 1200 cistern holding tank. I can’t wait someday to get a well.

  • @tomivy1052
    @tomivy1052 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    all your content is awsome/im retired but allways learning thanks a bunch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @EddieTheGrouch
    @EddieTheGrouch ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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) 😜

  • @iamnoone.
    @iamnoone. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Would it be safer if you put a safety rope on the pump just in case?

    • @Adam-bw4lw
      @Adam-bw4lw ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some do some dont use safty ropes

  • @t-bar-mranch1074
    @t-bar-mranch1074 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your vids. Ive learned so much from you and you are doing a great service.

  • @youtubeinvasion5085
    @youtubeinvasion5085 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing video! You made perfect sense of every step of the way!! Keep up the good work!!

  • @metalslather
    @metalslather ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Do yourself a favor, no political commentary. Just sayin'. Your vids are great without that.

    • @6502Assembler
      @6502Assembler ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, I watch videos like this to get AWAY from political opinions.

    • @h2omechanic
      @h2omechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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.

    • @6502Assembler
      @6502Assembler ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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).

    • @6502Assembler
      @6502Assembler ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

    • @h2omechanic
      @h2omechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @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

  • @AnthonydeWit-pm9oh
    @AnthonydeWit-pm9oh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video thanks. Appreciate the time you’ve taken to share your knowledge and help others which is very commendable.

  • @AngryFalang
    @AngryFalang 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the guidance. I'm just about to start my own install and this has been invaluable.

  • @mykalmcb
    @mykalmcb ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

    • @aw8388
      @aw8388 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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!

    • @Gottaknow
      @Gottaknow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Biden has ruined the economy!

  • @ChristineMuthoni-bt2zp
    @ChristineMuthoni-bt2zp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm doing geothermal wells drilling in Kenya. Your video is very informative bravo!

  • @user-me8wx2uq3s
    @user-me8wx2uq3s 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your in depth knowledge and experience, very generous of you.

  • @Swishman2012
    @Swishman2012 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @antonioneves7451
    @antonioneves7451 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a great video, thanks for passing on your knowledge and experience, extremely helpful for a DIY or just general curiosity, well done

  • @MeetMeUndertheMoon-ui7jf
    @MeetMeUndertheMoon-ui7jf 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos are excellent. I came here to see if I could learn how to take my pump out but learned sooo much more than I could have hoped. If you were in my local area, I would hire you in a heartbeat!

  • @DavidMusengaMwilaMusonda
    @DavidMusengaMwilaMusonda 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is awesome. I have picked up one or two lessons. Thanks man.

  • @bradjoseph9322
    @bradjoseph9322 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks your video was simple an straight to the point. Also installed my first well pump

  • @Watcher02260
    @Watcher02260 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was very clear and great instructions. Yes I certainly am impressed. Thank you.

  • @billveek9518
    @billveek9518 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your talents go beyond well tech, you are a leader and a really great teacher, thank you.

  • @giuseppepandolfo4815
    @giuseppepandolfo4815 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    About to install a well pump, so of course jumped on TH-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.

  • @koolkevin2357
    @koolkevin2357 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am impressed, ethics and caring about the end product of your effort. Thank you for sharing.

  • @briancronin2139
    @briancronin2139 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Very informative and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing this!

  • @hakimjaidi942
    @hakimjaidi942 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are an awesome guy,very professional,you worth supporting.

  • @omarperich1560
    @omarperich1560 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks all way from California, blessings to you and your Family

  • @mklifefilms
    @mklifefilms 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the info. I appreciate the skillset

  • @user-dw4tl6tg6g
    @user-dw4tl6tg6g 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you kind sir. You are very generous with your knowledge. I appreciate it so very much. Subscribed and will be sure to donate. You are helping a small regenerative farm get started.

  • @jlarson262
    @jlarson262 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow you’re amazing!! Having problems with my irrigation well and I totally understand how my well is operated now so when I get repair work done I’ll know and understand what the process it and what could be wrong. Thanks a bunch learned alot!

  • @estherch8394
    @estherch8394 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So well done video. Thank you for your dedication.

  • @user-rn8mo2dd4i
    @user-rn8mo2dd4i 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this video. Iam considering installing a well and your video was informative and great instruction. Thanks

  • @vincentnguyen8241
    @vincentnguyen8241 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like your video instruction very details and easy to understand. Thanks a lot.

  • @bayoucoinandjewelry3217
    @bayoucoinandjewelry3217 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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

  • @user-yv5yk5je4x
    @user-yv5yk5je4x 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was an amazing video man thank you! You really took me out of a bind.

  • @markedwards4169
    @markedwards4169 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

  • @Herk_Derp_20
    @Herk_Derp_20 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is such a great informative video. Thank you!!

  • @zelleel
    @zelleel 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great stuff man. This is the best detailed video I’ve found.

  • @sleektoneofficial
    @sleektoneofficial 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The poly we generally use in plumbing is schedule 11.5. I work for a plumber learning the trade i appreciate your channel and i subbed. Thank you.

  • @DaveBooth-qs7sw
    @DaveBooth-qs7sw 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!

  • @tonytijuana4132
    @tonytijuana4132 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are right, you are an excellent teacher. Thank you

  • @gkeyman565
    @gkeyman565 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @d.p.9005
    @d.p.9005 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much it was very informational you explain yourself very well and thank you God bless you have a blessed day

  • @LukeLopezLife
    @LukeLopezLife 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for the excellent tutorial!

  • @duxmop
    @duxmop 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for such a detail, I will like to see more of your videos

  • @user-ph2wg9le9o
    @user-ph2wg9le9o 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @user-gf9ui1oo9t
    @user-gf9ui1oo9t 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @heofthebee
    @heofthebee 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, you are a gifted teacher. Thanks

  • @alfonsozamora4390
    @alfonsozamora4390 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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