Back from town - new pump cost over $500
Yikes -- I went one size up (one horsepower instead of 3/4 horsepower) so hopefully it will last a bit longer. I will be following up on the old pump because it simply should not have had that short a life. The original system was installed back in 1993 so we are seeing a marked decrease in lifespan.
The pump I bought just over a year ago only cost about $300 and change. Stiff increase in price -- the 3/4 horsepower pumps today cost $100 more -- $400 and change.
I rebuilt everything last time around so it should be really straightforward to pop the well casing, use the tractor to haul the pump and splice on the new unit.
Had a bite to eat in town and sitting down to surf for a bit -- early morning tomorrow...
Posted by DaveH at July 10, 2013 8:06 PM