Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Saturday, February 23, 2013
1/2 hp submersible 110VAC vs. Low flow solar pumps
A major draw back for solar pumps is well must be clean or you will be periodically pulling pump to clean sock filter. Low flow not an issue with 1/2 hp sub. Plus problem inherent with low flow.
Apparently pump is susceptible to crud in well or filter would not be required.
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Apparently pump is susceptible to crud in well or filter would not be required.
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Friday, February 22, 2013
Martin Well Service----Serving Western Oklahoma Big Country from Oakwood
We drill wells , install pumps, timers, repair mills, rebuild heads, install pressure tanks, & troubleshoot all well problems.
We provide free consultation on issues with wells, pumps, windmills anywhere on the planet.
Have experience with 200 gallon / minute wells based on involvement in RWD.
5808913343
580 6141746 cell
Email bobbygmartin1938@gmail.com
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We provide free consultation on issues with wells, pumps, windmills anywhere on the planet.
Have experience with 200 gallon / minute wells based on involvement in RWD.
5808913343
580 6141746 cell
Email bobbygmartin1938@gmail.com
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Towers
Towers should be open on one side for ease of pipe removal & replacement.
Martin well Service has one for sale , made from 2.5 inch oil well drill stem. 30 feet high with platform & ladder.
Price : $ 2500
Email: bobbygmartin1938@gmail.com
580 614 1746 c
580 8913343 h
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Martin well Service has one for sale , made from 2.5 inch oil well drill stem. 30 feet high with platform & ladder.
Price : $ 2500
Email: bobbygmartin1938@gmail.com
580 614 1746 c
580 8913343 h
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Wheel repair
Windmill wheel repair
When installing new blades or blade sections , always use some kind of locking material on nuts. I use silicon rtv. Check them periodically. Check head oil level every 3 months!! Very important for long life!!
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Metal casing
Metal cased wells
Many old wells pumped by windmills are rusting and decaying. Once casing collapses, the well is useless depending where the casing gives away. It is highly recommended all metal cased well have 3 or 4 inch plastic casing installed.
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Monday, February 18, 2013
Rodent , & corrosion damage
Causes of Equipment Failures
Control boxes, timers, circuit breaker panels, knife switches, & wire are all susceptible to weather, mice, rats, & corrosion. Even crimped fittings fail due to corrosion. I have seen wire insulation heavily damaged by rodents. So, checking for this kind of damage ought to be top of the list. Also, pressure switches and timer switches usually need replacement after a few years.
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1/2 hp sub. Best for stock wells
Advantage of 1/2 hp submersible for stock wells over all others!
1/2 hp submersibles are quite cheap for the ten to twenty years of reliable service. Many would say, I have no electricity at the site. Re: post on industrial grade inverter----with a 700 to 1000 watt solar panel, the inverter , you have all you need with the exception of two deep discharge 12 volt batteries. Compare costs of getting electrical power & monthly rates to solar, windmill and long term costs & reliability of the supply. I have known several farmers who have gone from solar back to 115 vac submersibles.
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Tips on windmill operation
Tips on windmill operation1. Keep oiled, they all leak after a few month operation.2. Keep tail pulled in about 1/2 way-- no need to run wide open. Wind may come up when you aren't around to shut it down.3. No pump reasonsA ). Leak in pipeB). Bad leathers, bad check valves , or plunger valve, or worn/ dirty cylinderC). Not in water far enough, at least ten feet recommended .D) broken pump rodE) broken trolley ( rod out), broken trolley drive mechanism.4. In cold areas, weep hole important plus rod relief if weep hole stopped up and rod freezes --- prevents damage to tower rod or head.5. Redundant check valve by installing cylinder( with good check valve ) with no plunger at end of active cylinder. Good for dirty wells.
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Pumps, timers, etc.
Submersible pumps, timers, control boxes, etc.
The first thing to check with a voltmeter, is the voltage at the meter. Next check voltage at the control box or timer. If no control box , check voltage where cable goes down to pump. If voltage at cable at top of well, check for open/ short on conductors at top of well, likely one or the other, if not check at motor on pump when pulled. Check pump for open/ short or for resistance/impedance. Likely open or short. If in doubt apply voltage to pump. If runs, check cable from pump to top and connections at pump. Voltage normally 230 vac. Occasionally, 115 vac. Timers problems, check voltage at timer. Check switch & motor voltage. Likely find discrepancy in one of previous items. Where a pressure tank exists, it is a 20/40 or 30/50---pressure (psi) on/off. Check pressure in tank --should be around the " cut on " pressure 18 or 28. Most problems are with pressure switch contacts ( replace PS ). Always check voltage at PS first.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Unusual failure on 6 foot aermotor
Cotter pins on upper shaft about same time, pitman arms came lose, helmet nut missing & helmet came up enough for arms to go outside helmet envelop and the arms were free to rest & move back & forth on case as wheel turned.
Replaced cotter pins & oiled & replaced helmet---well pumping again.
Replaced cotter pins & oiled & replaced helmet---well pumping again.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
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