14 Homes & 40+ People Without Water, Emergency Well Pump Repair before Thanksgiving. Steel Drop Pipe 

85% watch and not subscribed... That's sad! If you get the help (information) ya needed... give him a break n subscribe! This channel is totally awesome! 👍👊

Love the McFarland shirt "Hell yeah, Brother"...

I’m in Houston Texas. We just had our irrigation well pump replaced. The well is 350 feet deep. The pump is at 300 feet deep on 2 inch galvanized when they pulled the pipe out. The 2 inch galvanized looked almost brand new and it’s been in the ground for 20 years. It pumps 80 to 100 gallons per minute. And amazingly the water is very good being that we are in Houston a chemical toxic dump for the last 150 years. The company that installed it and maintains it is Almeda water well Manville, Texas.

New subscriber here. I have not had to deal with my deep well pump that my dad had installed unknown years ago. The well itself is 60+ years old. And I have just realized how damn lucky I am. So far. Oh boy.......

It is a pleasure to watch true professionals who care about their work. Top notch fellas!!

We had a Neighborhood Well, had the deep well pump pulled and replaced. I replaced the Air Compressor, got the after literally begging, cheapest price I could, no labor charged to my neighborhood. We needed the two auto transmission pumps replaced. The neighborhood president, somehow moved her husband into treasure position, spent all the money on trees. We had to Quadruple the water bills. I nursed the pumps along. We did get a loan from the state, just in time. They are going to need Four Well Troll tanks.

25:25 instead of a double 90 you could have done a double 45 so you have less direction change for the water flow so it has less losses.

I was just at the last Cleetus event in Connecticut, it was a great weekend.

Holy Cow! I used to be part owner of a system with four wells and 17 families. The pump house had a sand filter and 2.5 miles of 1.25 gal pipe. I spent one thanksgiving digging 6 feet down in mud with minus ten farenhite rooting up a section of black pipe. Not even galvanized. It was like a tubular screen. The feds made us test once a month for quality. The pump house was up a draw and 30 feet underground. It was a jeep trail to get there. Bull elk were usually supervising us. Pump replacement on 410 foot wells was always fun! We either had to do hand over or use a step ladder and home made pump dog. This last summer I worked on a system for a music camp at 9000 feet in the mountains. Forty tiny cabins. They used a fish thrown in the creek with a fifty year old water purification unit. What a kludged mess. But it was a paycheck. Moving back East after my brother’s lawsuit to sell out property. Both systems are fifty years or more. The people are freaking now as the only person who knows the systems is moving to New England. If you buy a home, please check your water supply so you know what your dealing with.

I'm a 30 plus year plumber , I could easly work for you guys . . You don't make the jobs a hassle.. that's the way I work lol .. great job

7500.00 is my guess. Great to see others in the field doing great work. Thanks for the great video

Appreciate how you explain in detail what I am watching.

Another great one! Thanks from Canada eh!

Fascinating.

I’ve been a subscriber now 3 weeks now, and am still glued to your videos! Awesome professionalism!!!

wow it is so fun to see how things are done in other parts of the US

Man I enjoy watching your videos. Extremely informational, honest business and it's a joy watching you and your dad work together. It's obvious he's taught you very well and your family enjoy what you do. It's awesome to see that there are honest, straight forward and competent contractors out there. We have some in Texas too, you just got to look for them. Wish you guys were down here.

I enjoy...Very informative...

Very enjoyable video that is the next best thing to being there in person! Keep the quality video production coming! -Bob...

Mr. I am impressed, you know your business and you work hard and no nonsense.

You and your crew are hard workers and you do quality work. I enjoy your videos so much. You also give the customers a break concerning costs. I wish there were more people like youi!!!

Great job guys. Thank you for this awesome video 👍

I love to watch your work mate I am also a RC DRILLER and I have learned a lot from you keep on doing the great work thanks ❤

This man knows his job quite well 😊

Just stumbled on your videos and I must say your work ethics and morals are top notch and very rare now days, I applaud you!!! I have always loved to do things myself, simply cause I can’t trust anybody to do it right, but I can say after watching you work I would not hesitate letting you work on my stuff. I have always taught my kids to do it right the first time regardless of what it takes! Be proud of what you put your name on, or don’t do it at all..

The trailer park on my road where my pap lived for 40 years i helped him take care of everything. Wells, pump houses, cisterns. Much love youre growing big. Congrats Man. .

The quality of your workmanship and customer service is very encouraging in this day and time. Wishing your company was in my territory.

Thanks had no idea

Water Operator in training from. Wasaga.Beach Canada. Love your content. You guys have.huge balls not wearing Hard Hats.

I’ve worked on well pump systems since I was around 10 . Had to help my dad keep water to house. When I was 16 I worked for A well drilling company. Sometimes it was dangerous especially on old hand dug shallow wells. I ve seen a lot of galvanized deep wells and sub pumps. When we replaced the galvanized and installed ABS plastic we also put a well Chain attached to the pump and at the well flange . I like your special tools to keep from dropping the pump and pipe when pulling . Looking forward to more videos.

I’ve been a roughneck, derrick man , and welder on oil and gas riggs at see . Retired now and enjoying your videos👍🏻

A factor to consider in selection of switches and relays is “wiping current”. The contacts are designed for a specific current range, so the amount of arcing on break “cleans” the contacts to prevent corrosion buildup. Using a high-amp switch on a low amp circuit will lead to contact failure. I really enjoy all aspects of your presentations.. John Stenstrom, Richmond, VA.

Learning alot in this video. We had a well at a house but it sold. I found the info for the well which was not transferred or requested. The Real estate threw out all the service tags, boiler and water, manuals and warranties. It was dirty and even ran dry once, they said to keep replacing the filter every three months. Not much water was used but there was a 450 gallon hot tub added. It actually ran dry one year. It didn't help that there was two rock walls between the well head and the driveway. They used a fake wishing well as the top made of wood to mark the location. Never got to find out was wrong and told not to spend a dime. So if i get a property with a well these videos will help. Thanks. Head pressure was pushing down once you started the pump. Nice job.

I have been subscribed from day one of watching. Your videos are so informative and fun.

Thanks for video. 14 years ago my 160’ well, with new double pull pump, wire, and switch was 1400$

That's probably the 10th video I've watched I think I should probably be subscribed. Especially seeing how I continue to watch them.

Awesome video, thank you great work

I can understand if money was tight for the owner of the trailer park, and he had no option but to go the cheapest route to restore service to his customers, but sometimes you have to spend money up front, to save money in the long run - or as my father used to say, "there's nothing more expensive than a cheap car" - in other words, sometimes you have to go with quality and longevity over cost.

I really enjoy learning from your videos, thanks! I’ve been doing my own well work and your videos help a lot.

Great videos and quality well work. You might consider reading up on the start components for single phase motors. There are two capacitors that have two purposes. It's important to know when trouble shooting a problem motor

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you are a smart and nice young man.

Cool seeing you supporting Cleetus man. Hope you had a good Thanksgiving with the family ✌

love this video. i am shocked that it mad water at all with 3 holes in it.

Impressive work !!!

I youst to work for well pluning companey i loved it

I've have watched a few of your videos, I've drilled, pulled, repaired, installed and tested wells from 10" pumps with five to eight Bowls, down to what we called stock wells that are 6" & 8" well casing. One thing I would have you change is when you tape the sub pump wires, that you tape each line separately, then tape it to the pipe. Taping each line out of the pump, prevents rubbing of the wires, and gives added protection in hard water areas. Best of luck to you.

Another awesome training video. Keep it up.

Another great video. Thanks y'all.

I am a trades man myself. Not in water but security. I enjoy seeing the hard work and pride you put into your craft. We are the people that are keeping America running. Keep on doing great service and enjoy life long customers. Cheers to you brother!

the little white relay in the starter box is the start / run relay it takes the start capacitor off line once the motor pull amperage and sends the power thru the run capacitor and takes power off of the start windings in the motor and lets the run windings stay energized. the pressure switch should have pulled the main power contactor in. you all did a good quick job.

Like always nice job!!!!

I am not a handyman type. I have a scissors and butter knife for tools. I have watched four of your productions. You do a good job speaking, explaining, and being intentional about your work and presentation.

Thank you.good video!

TOTALLY ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO 😊

Discovered your channel a couple days, loving it ever since. i always wondered what happed in the process of installing a well.

Great video's, Subbed and Liked on all that i watch, also nice to see somebody that does things the right way and not just "It'll work for now". have a great day

Nice Work to repair Well pump

The white plastic box is a relay that drops the black capacitor out after the motor starts. N/C contacts. If it goes bad the black capacitor will fry.(contacts are welded shut) love your channel buddy 🇺🇸

I've been binge watching your videos for the last month to learn how to set up a 50yo well that is on my property. Well is 200ft deep with a static level at 50ft, pulled the pump out with a date code from 1985 and surprisingly it still worked (will be storing it as a backup, just incase). I just want to say thank you, your videos are very informative and easy to follow. If it was not for your videos and easy going personality, i most likely would have needed to outsource this project. To help show support, I just placed an order on your website today for the check valve and ss barbed fitting for the pump I ordered, once they arrive I should be ready to drop the new pump and get it running. Again, just wanted to say thank you for all you do, you can consider me a lifetime subscriber now! Keep up the good work man!

ALWAYS give multiple options. I try for at least 4 each time. 👍👍👍👍

I enjoy your videos and you are an awesome teacher!

We ran 480/3/60 5 hp Dayton pumps with Franklin Elec motors offshore for raw water to cool equipment. We keep them throttled to about 120 psi using an overboard dump. Those pumps are bulletproof. Just pick them up once a week to clean the screen and drop them back in.

Living in the UK even if you live in rural areas 95% of places will have mains water, some places will have pumps to increase the pressure but it will be mains, it's interesting to see the difference over in the US. Like your films very informative and very interesting. 👍

10:22 Howdy, Really good video! in 64 years, i've seen/remember 10 or so wells being installed. All from driving by, , , , Thanks for the up-close and hands-on shit ya'll have to deal with I did have to help replace my pump once. 1 1/2 pvc 97ft I thought it would never end i remember at least 15 feet in the air, thought it was going to break $700 2004 pump was $400

Great video,and Happy belated Thanksgiving.

18:12 The small grey box is a relay, which doesn't transmit a magnetic field but does generate one internally to work. Typically, relays consist of components such as iron cores, coils, armatures, and contact springs. When a specific voltage is applied across the coil's ends, it induces a current to flow through the coil, thereby producing an electromagnetic effect. This effect causes the contacts, usually in a normally open state, to attract each other. They are great for using smaller voltages to control bigger voltages in a macro circuit...

I work with water treatment in TN and I loved this. We don’t pull or do well work but I enjoyed the video, great work. Liked and subbed! Forgot an estimate! Uhm. Total should be around 10k, maybe a but more. Pump was probably 3-5k, pulling and replumbing the pipe and wiring another 5, then the switch and labor which is probably a smeller flat cost. 14k would be upper estimate.

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I must say that I am very impressed with how hard you work and the quality of your work. I worked 3 years for the second biggest municipal in Denmark in their water department (doing IT) and in DK we almost doesn't have any private wells since this is done by "goverment" due to strict water control. However I was there to hook those water sites up to our IT grid so I could see how they did it compared to your work and I am very impressed with the work done by your company. Gtz man and greetings from Denmark. Love your videos and your personality.

Nice job as always.

great work 5 g

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I don’t know what it cost but I would of preferred you did the way you wanted, you are the professional 👍🇺🇸

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I dig the cleetus shirt brother 👍

We had a well drilled 4 years ago here in the Piney Woods of East Texas to 680' and the pump was set at 240', Total cost with an 8'x8' concrete slab was $21,000. getting around 18GPM of beautiful, clear, very low iron, fairly soft water. Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer is what we tapped into.

Your talking about that galvanized switch pipe...I recall my Grandparents every few years had to take it apart and drill out the middle to unclog it periodically so the switch wouldn't stick on/off. My Grandfather had rigged up a clock and power lights so he could tell how long it was running and measure when it was "probably" having issues clogging.

I’ve worked on systems for places with 15-20 trailers parks and they all had many more pressure tanks than just two.

Another job "Well" done!

you would have loved the WELL on the homested i grew up on just north of Phoenix AZ We had water at 27 feet the pump was set at 40 feet and well was only 50 feet deep. It was set in a natural underground spring. The water was always ice gold. I could pull the pump and galvanized pipe by hand lol.

nice, double wire splice and they used a torque arrestor as a shield for the splices. it probably rubbed through there on something in the well, maybe end of casing, or an offset rock/ledge protruding or even the normal lower static water level of drought/season caused buildup. 🤔

AI can't take this job . Great work

Love that you're rockin a cleetus shirt

GLOVES AND MORE GLOVES

I enjoy your videos very informative, I just stumbled across your channel the other day and now I'm subscribed. Keep up the good work

Almost 100k now :)

I like to install deep set 120 sch pvc pipe ss coupler. Or cirtalock pvc pipe about 90percent off the time. Two slice kit and torque arrester sounds like a shelf or lip in the casing.

Great videos. Also, hell ya, brother, I wonder how many other cleetus fans watch your channel.

That's a potential relay, it puts the start capacitor in line with the start windings in the pump, the pressure switch you disconnected energized the coil in the contactor.

The micro management is strong in this video ...

That relay is for your start windings in the motor

Hell Yea Brother, you're on the Cleetus McFarland RU-vid channel. Nice work brother.

Just found your channel today, don't know how many videos I've binged so far, but i saw the Cleetus tee and had to subscribe. Loving the content. One thing, as a land surveyor, you may want to check Virginia laws, but i know here in North Carolina, if someone were to say "Camera Survey" you'd be subject to a lawsuit from the survey board, may want to change it to "Camera Inspections" just to be safe. Again love the content.

I can understand money is tight but when you have so many people relying on something like this cheap out shouldn’t be a problem 😢if I was the owner I’d have you replace pump,wire,pipe out of well and the tanks and then not worry about anything for years but that’s me great job guys thanks for sharing hope you had a great thanksgiving That pump had to get over 450 degrees to cause it to change the stainless steel color to that shade of purple

Hello, great video. 2k for the pump 3 workers x 5 hours 2 trucks / crain Spare parts 5K to 7k usd Br from switzerland

Great videos! It's funny to see how things are done in a place where a little fiberglass insulation (and a heat lamp if you want to start a fire) is enough to prevent a freeze. It actually took me a couple videos to realize why all the wells you work on look so weird.... Not a single pitless adaptor in sight!

Hell yah brother, a fellow Cleetus fanboy.

Very nice work , just under 12 grand.

I am going to guess at $3280. Great job! Always enjoy your videos!!