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1 ¼” WELL POINT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This brochure is designed to provide step-by-step instructional assistance

to the individual who wishes to install a shallow water well system for

residential sprinkler or irrigation. The procedure consists primarily of

“washing” a smooth PVC casing into the water bearing sand layer,

facilitating the insertion of a well point, through which water can be drawn

from this layer. This procedure eliminates the need for professional well

drilling equipment.

Note: This installation is for shallow water only and not recommended for

systems intended for human consumption.

Shallow wells are different in various location. Different sand formations

produce or transmit water at various rates. While some installations may

obtain 10-15 Gallons Per Minute (GPM) from one well, others may require two

or more, wells to obtain the desired GPM.

Plan to install one 4 foot well point per 1/4 H.P. of pump capacity.

For best results plan and lay out the entire system prior to beginning the

actual installation. Select a location which is as close as possible to the

pump location to avoid long suction lines. Be sure to allow adequate area for

multiple wells (if required).

Multiple well points should be kept 5-8 feet apart. Use care in selecting an

area free of overhead obstructions and buried wires.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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¼” WELL POINT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This brochure is designed to provide step-by-step instructional assistance to the individual who wishes to install a shallow water well system for residential sprinkler or irrigation. The procedure consists primarily of “washing” a smooth PVC casing into the water bearing sand layer, facilitating the insertion of a well point, through which water can be drawn from this layer. This procedure eliminates the need for professional well drilling equipment.
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1. The following materials should be on hand before starting your project.
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Note: One hose can be used, if two lines are not available, however, we recommend using two for greater flow. 3. Using a pointed shovel or spade, remove a small (12” dia.) section of turf in the location of the first well. Turn on water flow and elevate the 2” casing to a vertical position. Using a back and forth rotating motion and slight downward pressure, begin to wash the casing into ground. The water should wash sand, gravel and debris up to ground level along the outside of the casing.
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5. We recommend before going any further you use a string and weight to determine your static water level. With the weight attached to the string, drop the weight down inside the casing. A splash will be heard when the weight reaches the water level. Then, mark the string at the top of the casing, remove it from the well and measure the length from the weight to the mark on the string. This length will give you the static water level.
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to “stack” additional points to allow a greater flow of water. This may cut down on the number of or eliminate the need for additional wells. This can be done by repeating Step #8 until you reach the desired depth or cannot continue any deeper. If it is necessary to repeat Step #8, 5’ sections of ¾” pipe will also have to be added as well as additional sections of 2” casing.
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11. The water requirements of your system may require that you add an additional number of wells. If so, follow the same steps for each additional well. We recommend in all areas that you only pump between 2 – 3 GPM per one foot of 1 ¼” well screen. Example: 4’ area x 2-3GPM = 812GPM capacity. Therefore, you will need to connect by a manifold system a series of well points for higher gallon requirements.