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My dad and I pulled one by hand from 287'. If I was to do it again it would be with an A-frame and pump puller. Pulling one by hand is one hell of a workout
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A couple years ago when my well pump went out, I pulled the pump...
how deep is your pump?
because of the foot valve on the pump, there is a column of water 1-1/2" in diameter standing on the pump, to nearly the full depth of the well.
pulling a pump from 200' down is not something you can do by yourself, by hand. you need an A-frame derrick, a couple of guys, and a lot of gatorade.
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My dad and I pulled one by hand from 287'. If I was to do it again it would be with an A-frame and pump puller. Pulling one by hand is one hell of a workout
This!
My dad also helped me replace my well pump in my previous house which had the pump set at just over 500'... A workout doesn't even begin to describe it. I raced motocross for a couple years and even compared to that it was the worst arm pump/ cramp I have ever had. With that said I have seen some use a 50 gallon barrel, and pull it using an ATV if you have room to move... The 50 gallon barrel acts as the ramp so as not to kink the pipe.
I would only bother with contraptions if I had to pull it myself, I would not hesitate to do a 200' one so long as you have a few strong guys that can swap out... Some times some muscle and just getting it done goes a long ways vs. rigging things. Like I said 500' was a little to much for two guys but 200 should be easy with three or four.
I would only pull the pump if I had to replace it. Fortunately for me my current deep well overflows with water!