wtnhunt Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Noticed we had almost no water pressure in the house yesterday afternoon when I came in for a minute to get a drink and check some pics from trail cams. My 12 year old had left on the hydrant at the water trough out front for about 45 minutes, did not think that could have been the problem, but checked again, pressure was still low after cutting it off. Ended up walking over where the well is at and saw water coming up out of the ground and the casing down to the cutoff valve for the line coming to the house was full of water, knew that was not good. Thought the valve or the line going into it was the problem at that point, so I dug up the valve and dipped water out of it with a butter tub. Drove to town picked up 2 of everything I possibly could have needed and came back and cut in the new valve. Waited a bit, flipped the well back on and water started filling in around where I had dug, looked to be coming from the tank area opposite the outgoing line, but my valve and fittings were fine. Our well was put in almost 13 years ago and I was at work when the guys put it in, they put the pressure tank underground. I asked about that afterwards and they said they did not ever have any problems with them, they had been putting them in like that for several years and we would never have to worry about it freezing up. We did not have issues with it freezing. After a couple hours this morning digging in the mud and having the wife flip the breaker on to see if I could find the problem, I finally found the leak just a little while ago at the bottom of the side of the tank. Problem now is deciding whether or not to drop a tank in the hole or replumb it all, leave it above ground and fill in the big hole. Lowes has a comparable tank for around $300, but the wife wants me to pay someone to come out. Think I am probably going to do that, but kind of afraid of what to expect. I guess on the bright side it has lasted almost 13 years with no apparent problems until now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambuscher Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 There's nothing worse than well problems, and it always happens when you need it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Always something isnt it William!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Interesting I've never heard of putting the pressure tank under ground ... mine is in the basement so to speak ... I hope this little escapade doesn't set your wallet back to much ,, good luck William .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Interesting I've never heard of putting the pressure tank under ground ... mine is in the basement so to speak ... I hope this little escapade doesn't set your wallet back to much ,, good luck William .. Weekend was pretty well shot, but it is above ground now. I will have to build a well house around and insulate it real well. All total ended up spending around $475 at lowes this weekend doing it myself, but that is including the parts I picked up for the valve repair Saturday. The tank lowes sells required some other parts the old tank did not require, never seen a pressure tank that did not have an in line and an outline on the tank itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 That is crazy! Ive never seen one like that either. Ive been having troubles with my Foot Valve for a couple of years. Its weak so occasionally the well will lose its prime. I aint pullin it till it gives out though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Trade ya!!!!! I got to take apart my drain line from the house to the septic tank yesterday morning to find a clog, had water backing up in the house, YUCK!!!!!!!! Letting the ground dry now beforte I go back under there to fix a line I partially cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 That is crazy! Ive never seen one like that either. Ive been having troubles with my Foot Valve for a couple of years. Its weak so occasionally the well will lose its prime. I aint pullin it till it gives out though..... I saw the foot valves, and thought about your post on your problems before Jeramie. I was not sure if my old pressure switch was going to work with this setup or not and I did not want to have to make another trip to town, so I just went ahead and bought a new one. The lowes guy was a lot of help, but he sold me a 20/40 switch, I should have gotten the 30/50. I am going to have to adjust it a bit, our pressure in the house is not quite enough. Got a lot of sediment now, hoping it is just a result of the well running so much while it was leaking and not a sign of more problems. Trade ya!!!!! I got to take apart my drain line from the house to the septic tank yesterday morning to find a clog, had water backing up in the house, YUCK!!!!!!!! Letting the ground dry now beforte I go back under there to fix a line I partially cut No thanks Jason. Been there and done that before myself, and it is no fun either. Hope you don't have damage to your floors where it flooded, that could be a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Always something isnt it William!!! Yep, sure is Tim. Got another dilemma of sorts trying to decide between a fiberglass well house or building one from wood. Thinking I can build a well house for a fraction of the cost of a fiberglass one(around $370 for the fiberglass:eek:), but that will take more time out of the weekend and archery season opens up the weekend after this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I got lucky and everything stayed contained in the shower and bathtub, THANKFULLY!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Yep, sure is Tim. Got another dilemma of sorts trying to decide between a fiberglass well house or building one from wood. Thinking I can build a well house for a fraction of the cost of a fiberglass one(around $370 for the fiberglass:eek:), but that will take more time out of the weekend and archery season opens up the weekend after this weekend. I've got some roll shingle that came off my shed you can have. Ought to be perfect for your well house. Had to replace my pressure tank a couple of years ago, but mine is in the basement also. Never heard of one being put underground. Seems to me they'd rust under there pretty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I've got some roll shingle that came off my shed you can have. Ought to be perfect for your well house. Had to replace my pressure tank a couple of years ago, but mine is in the basement also. Never heard of one being put underground. Seems to me they'd rust under there pretty quick. WEll seems about 13 years in Williams case ... I think I would just build the wood one maybe make a storage shed out of it and multi use it if I could dont't know the situation or the layout but might be something to think about. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I think I would just build the wood one maybe make a storage shed out of it and multi use it if I could dont't know the situation or the layout but might be something to think about. Steve Thanks for the suggestion Steve, the well is actually pretty close to the edge of the woods, about 60 feet from the house and 100 feet from the garage. After talking with the wife I think I am going to just build as small(42"x48"x42"h) a well house as I can, and insulate it the best I can so I won't have to worry about it freezing up. So long as I put in a hanger for a lamp for those cold nights we should not ever have any problems. Not really sure what I am going to use for exterior, debating tongue and groove boards or marine plywood. Will probably pick up all the materials I need from lowes Friday and try to get into it over the weekend. Also not sure whether I will hinge it or just build it to lift off at 18 inches high, think that would give me ample room to work on anything inside. Maybe lowes can draw me out some different plans and give me a material list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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