Couple that with what ever it costs in CA for a septic system to handle your waste water. Another $50K? None of it really adds value to your home if/when it comes time to sell. They're just necessities. LOL
Not how I wanted to start off the new year.
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Yes, with casing
I used the word cistern generically for the example. Maybe reservoir is a better term. Get a large tank set up on the ground.
Already have that. Required for fire protection here.
Seems like there would be some sort of Govt. assitance available in this case.
Hold my beer while I watch.
Not here! The average water bill here is $400/ month.
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Desert living is not for the faint of heart. Hopefully a cheap repair is on the horizon.
Still waiting on a call back from a well guy. So far none have returned my calls.
Been goofing around with it some. If I turn the pump on it will start to push air out the top of the drop pipe. This tells me that the pump is working and the water is coming up the pipe which pushes the air out.
But after a few seconds it stops. No air or water reaches the top.
Is the water in the well so low that the pump is sucking the casing dry?
Is the pump too weak/ worn to be able to push the weight of the water all the way up?
I'm thinking that if the drop pipe was broken then the air would escape long before it got to the top. Or is it broken and the weight of the water opens the crack up and stops the air flow?
I don't hear any splashing like the water is squirting out and falling back down.
Been goofing around with it some. If I turn the pump on it will start to push air out the top of the drop pipe. This tells me that the pump is working and the water is coming up the pipe which pushes the air out.
But after a few seconds it stops. No air or water reaches the top.
Is the water in the well so low that the pump is sucking the casing dry?
Is the pump too weak/ worn to be able to push the weight of the water all the way up?
I'm thinking that if the drop pipe was broken then the air would escape long before it got to the top. Or is it broken and the weight of the water opens the crack up and stops the air flow?
I don't hear any splashing like the water is squirting out and falling back down.
What a bummer. $50k for a well in the high desert is insane. I used to live up there. Graduated from AVHS a long time ago. It's hard to believe Sacramento dictates what happens in the middle of the desert with their feel good regulations. Best of luck. I left about 20 years ago.
Purchase or rent a current clamp and read the current draw. The unit may be overheating See if the current exceeds the manuf rating by 20 percent or more after start.
Already own one. Each leg is pulling 8.2a which sounds about normal
As I have said before, rural living in CA is for the rich guys. For the average middle class family, the economics of it just don't make it any sense. Upkeep costs (such as this one), property maintenance, added commute expenses, etc., it is a lot of extra expense that doesn't bring any measurable value.
@Chris142 it might just be time for you to give up what you "like." Sorry pal.
Well you can't sell a house in California without running water.
You can, but the buyer won't be able to get it financed.
It just changes your buyer pool.
Lots of wells have E Coli for what ever reason.
Well guy will be here tomorrow. I talked with a neighbor. They had to lower their pump a month ago. They were only able to lower it 15 inches but it was enough to get them pumping again.
Will know more tomorrow.
Will know more tomorrow.
Pool!? I see what you did there!
Well guy came by. Will pull it tomorrow. He thinks that the water table dropped which let the motor get out of the water.
When this happens the motor gets hot, melts the plastic drop pipe and falls off! Will know more tomorrow
When this happens the motor gets hot, melts the plastic drop pipe and falls off! Will know more tomorrow
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