Stevie Wonder Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 I need to fill, and 450 gallons too,, now I have it on a trickle and its going thru a prefilter to remove any bad stuff.. It be much faster going full open,, but could I hurt the well pump, or run the well dry?? Thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Spa Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Depends on your individual well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Wonder Posted July 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Well,, I'm nearing the top now and all seems well,, no pun intended.. My pump isnt working hard at all.. Its been on a trickle for 8 hrs or so.. might take 9 to fill completely,, that be 50 gallons per hr.. like 9 women taking showers one after another.. Might turn off soon and finish in the morning.. Thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Wonder Posted July 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Finished in the morning and no issues with the well.. taking a while to get the ph up to the right place.. sitting at 6.8 now,, was at 6 even when I started.. I did use a prefilter and the water so far 36 hrs still crystal clear! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Wonder Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Just to update,, My well had plenty of water, but my well pump wasn't so good.. lasted a little more than a week from filling and dropped out while I was in the shower.. The tech that replaced the pump said it was on borrowed time for the last few years and filling the tub just pushed it over the edge.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg D. Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Just to update,, My well had plenty of water, but my well pump wasn't so good.. lasted a little more than a week from filling and dropped out while I was in the shower.. The tech that replaced the pump said it was on borrowed time for the last few years and filling the tub just pushed it over the edge.. Stevie, My plumber told me that I should run the hose for 1 hour and then shut it off for 1 hour and follow this schedule to fill the tub. This lets the well pump cool down, and it prevents the water level in the well from dropping too much. This method also minimizes the muck that is sometimes stirred up when running the hose too long. Greg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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