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I have a heavy vinyl one inch diameter water supply line that runs from the well to the house for a distance of about 50 ft. I have extremely hard water, and I believe there is a build-up of iron in the line as pressure has diminished. Will Iron Out work? Any other ideas? I'm trying to approach this from a conservative stand-point as I don't want to dig-up my yard and driveway.

Its not the vinyl pipe. Build up won't stick to that type of pipe(usually rare cases do happen) Hard water typically builds up really bad in galvinized pipe. If you have galv pipe somewhere on the run thats probably where the problem is. Using chemical such as Iron Out or CLR is not a solution You have to replace the problem pipe. Try and figure out exactly where the problem is. If you've isolated it down to that strech it probably has to do with the well or piping next to it. Otherwise try working your way down the line inside to see where your losing pressure. Clean the mesh filters on your sinks right there on the end. Clean your showerheads with CLR(or Iron Out). Either way I highly advise you against putting Iron Out down that line, or really digging it up. Look at one end and you'll know right away if that pipe is the problem cuz you'll see the buildup.

2006-12-28 08:48:30 by robert k

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The house I'm looking to buy has it's own private water supply through a well. I want to tap into a nearby subdivision's supply instead. I'm looking for potential costs, as well as who to contact to do it? Thanks in advance!

If the water supply for your current well is decent and the water tastes good, I can't think of a single reason to change. If the sub-division's water supply runs past your house, as it must if you're that interested in switching, you already have the best of both worlds. You probaby have a hydrant within a short distance, yet you have your own well, from which you can pump water enough to do what ever you want, water your lawn, fill a swimming pool, water the cows, wash your car, whatever, and all it costs you is the electricity to run your pump. You are not yet at the mercy of the people who manage the sub-division's water supply, and I would resist to my dying day, having to hook up to it. The costs will be substantial and they will insist that you have the existing well(s), abandoned permanently,by a licensed plumber. That means they pour concrete down them till it comes out the top. Average costs in our neck of the woods for a 3 month bill is between $60 - $100, for what ever water you've used. At that rate you could afford to have a new pump put on an existing well about every 3 or 4 years and probably have better water all the while.

2006-07-21 10:56:11 by lucid696

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We are finishing our basement. One of the things we need to do is re-route a small amount of plumbing in one particular corner. In this corner of the basement sits our pump - we have well water. We will have to cut off main supply of water or cut off pump - I'm not sure which. We will be moving the pump slightly, 6-8 inches so that we can frame out walls behind it. We will then build a closet that will house the un-attractive pump, but allow easy access to it. We will also be replacing/rerouting a few feet of pipes beginning with those that come directly out of the pump housing. We are not experienced in plumbing, so would appreciate any available help.

The one question that comes to my mind is, "What type of piping is on your pump?" I have seen answers talking about soldering, turning off the valve, etc., but all this is mute, before knowing what you are working with. To try and read between the lines, or "assume" what someone means, is asking for trouble. You say you don't know much about plumbing, so what makes you think you can learn something useful from this site? General questions are OK, but this is a major issue, whether anyone else agrees or not, because it doesn't matter to them that they give half answers, or are vague in their attempts at seeming to know how to do something. You will be the ones, sitting there with a disconnected pump, and a possible flooded basement, if you do something wrong. Will they come running to your aid, or pay to fix something you broke, that they told you to do, not completely understanding the whole situation? I would suggest calling a local Master plumber, and ask him to come look at your project. Ask if he will walk you through the project as a supervisor, for a fee, and see if he will help you out. I do a lot of consulting work for people, and it lets me be in more places, and helps the customer learn plumbing the correct way, by a quailified Master plumber, who is the only person you should be asking questions about this. He knows the codes, and can alert you of issues you might not know to ask. Good luck to you!

2007-03-10 11:32:45 by JP Van

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I live in a rental it has a well that is supplying water to two rentals. The issue is the well is being powered by my electricity. can anybody tell me what the additional electrical cost would be for me if the pump is working to supply two homes?

If the pump is 20 amp 120 v , it is about 2400 watts. In my area it is about 25 cents per kilowatt hour. The pump comes on and off, In my house it probably runs 12 times a day charging the bladder tank, at about 5 minutes at a time thats about 60 minutes a day.
watts(2400) x hours(1) x days(30)/1000 kwh x 25 cents = 18.00 per month
many areas this cost is different. I also only have 2 people in the house using it. So if you were using only 1/3 of the total well usage, you need to know how much or how long the pump runs every day, and divide this by 3. My guess is you should be responsible for no more than 18.00 per month or less depending on your KWPH costs. Many areas it is inly 10 cents per KWH. Look on your bill for KWH costs

2009-07-06 19:11:02 by Mizz_Psych101

The well had a pinhole in the "up" pipe, and was washing all kinds of sludge into the well, which then wound up in my supply lines. It is mostly manganese, I am told, The well was fixed, of course, but junk occassionally shows up when I run the tub, for example, as small particles of oily black stuff. I'm pretty sure the supply lines are full of the stuff.

start first by flushing your hose bibbs and laundry box valves.

flush all filters, backwash or change elements.

remove your aerators and flush your faucets.

drain and flush your water heater.

flush your ice maker line and change the filter.

remove your tub/shower cartridges and flush valve bodies.

replace or clean your shower heads.

clean your toilet tanks.

check aerators often to gauge effectiveness.

2008-04-12 12:00:32 by Gary S