Electric motor powered pump jack

Tail Springs

For longer head life , don't install too tight. If somewhat loose , in high winds, mill will run run as fast. I only have seen one with a solid rod installed in place of spring-- not recommended for long life!!

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Cylinders

Cylinder Update When installing a new cylinder, you must check the rod / plunger interface to verify rod screwed in the proper distance & locknut tight. Also verify the nut that tightens leathers is tight. Do not ASSUME these are tight!!! Also in cold weather for instances where weep hole gets pluged, hook the rod to the rod from head with a 12 inch chain. This gives relief in case the rod coming from well is frozen.

Be careful about used cylinders with new leathers.  If cylinder walls are sufficiently worn, will pump ok out of bucket, but at sufficient depth will not pump.  Sometimes new ones are better since considerable work involved.

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Solar---pros & cons

Cons: 1. Need clean well or don't mind changing filter screen periodically 2. Reliability of pump 3. Initial cost---approximately 2000 dollars 4. Cost of replacement pump Pros. 1. Install & forget. 2. sufficient water 3. No power concerns 

If I were to pick a system, would go with 1/2 hp submersible with the independent of power company power supply. Failing that go with power company. Many are very pleased with solar systems. However, I know of a number of farmers that have gone back to mills or submersibles.

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