|
| I installed a shallow well about a month ago and I am having a problem with pressure fluctuation. Originally I drove the well point 20 feet below my pump, which put the top of the screen 4 feet below the static water level. When I ran the pump for the first time all seemed well. However, after a day or two of running sprinklers the running pressure would fluctuate from 30psi down to 0psi. Cycling from 30-0psi every 5-10 seconds.
Based on the pressure cycling, I assumed I drove the well point partially through the water bearing layer (I don't know how thick the aquifer is). So I removed a 2 foot section of vertical pipe, in turn raising the well point 2 feet. Hoping that this would put the well screen completely in the aquifer. I then ran sprinklers non stop for 5 hours with no pressure drop and came to the conclusion that I fixed the problem. However, a few days later i was having the same problem. I'm getting about 5gpm at 30psi.
A few things I can think of causing my pressure fluctuation.
Do I put in another well point and connect the two with a manifold? I don't know what to try next. Please help. |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
| I'd say you've sucked out the water from the immediate vicinity of your well and water isn't flowing through your aquifer fast enough to keep up with your demand rate. You probably need either more well or less demand. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Plumbing Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
