Help with well pump, please.
#1
02-14-15, 01:48 PM
Help with well pump, please.
My home water supply comes from a submersed pump in a pump house.
Last night the system froze and a crack developed where the pressure gauge screws in.
Once I had the pipes thawed, the water began to spray from the crack.
I have been unable to get the assortment of pipes disconnected from the plastic 4-way unit. I've attached some photos so you can see what I'm up against.
I don't suppose there is anything I can do to stop the leak.
How do I get this mess apart. I assume there is an order to it.
All help appreciated.
Last night the system froze and a crack developed where the pressure gauge screws in.
Once I had the pipes thawed, the water began to spray from the crack.
I have been unable to get the assortment of pipes disconnected from the plastic 4-way unit. I've attached some photos so you can see what I'm up against.
I don't suppose there is anything I can do to stop the leak.
How do I get this mess apart. I assume there is an order to it.
All help appreciated.
#2
02-14-15, 01:55 PM
Another shot
This shot shows the crack. The pressure gauge screws in all right, but leaks from the circled crack.
Is there any material that can be used to plug/cap/seal this? I could move the gauge to where the air nipple is.
Even if it's a temporary solution until I can replace the part?
Is there any material that can be used to plug/cap/seal this? I could move the gauge to where the air nipple is.
Even if it's a temporary solution until I can replace the part?
#4
02-14-15, 03:17 PM
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That's a bit of a cluster... of different materials and I have no idea where there are two spigots. And, I'm a bit confused. Does the white PEX lead to a pressure tank?
It's a small area so I'd chunk most everything and replace it neat and clean with new materials. Since most is threaded it's no easy task to just remove the one cracked part. You have to disassemble so much just to get to it that it would be easier to just replace it all. While you're at it I'd replace the pressure switch or at least the pipe nipple leading up to it.
It's a small area so I'd chunk most everything and replace it neat and clean with new materials. Since most is threaded it's no easy task to just remove the one cracked part. You have to disassemble so much just to get to it that it would be easier to just replace it all. While you're at it I'd replace the pressure switch or at least the pipe nipple leading up to it.
#5
02-14-15, 06:04 PM
Thanks for your response. Yes, the PEX goes to the pressure tank.
I just love the idea of replacing this mess in 15 below weather, but looks like no real alternative.
I just love the idea of replacing this mess in 15 below weather, but looks like no real alternative.
Last edited by TomLusk; 02-14-15 at 07:25 PM.
#6
02-15-15, 05:20 AM
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Unfortunately I think replacing much of it would be faster and easier. I would cut the PEX as close to the T as possible then pull your two barbed fittings out of the black plastic and bring the piping into the house. Then you've got the option of making up a new assembly using the old as a template or you can disassemble it and replace just the broken fitting.
Getting barbed fittings in and out of black plastic tubing can be tough. If you heat the end of the black plastic with a heat gun, hair dryer or propane torch it goes much easier. If using a heat gun or torch be careful to not over heat the pipe. You just want to soften it a bit.
Getting barbed fittings in and out of black plastic tubing can be tough. If you heat the end of the black plastic with a heat gun, hair dryer or propane torch it goes much easier. If using a heat gun or torch be careful to not over heat the pipe. You just want to soften it a bit.
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02-15-15, 07:47 AM
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I would be adding some unions so the next time that happens, you would be able to disassemble the pipes much easier!
