Well Casing

[Kungur]

I was wondering what if anything should be done as maintenance on the part of the casing that extends above ground?

[Aaron91]

Nothing needs to be done to the pipe that extends above grade.

[Bob D.]

I was wondering what if anything should be done as maintenance on the part of the casing that extends above ground?

Shouldn't be too much other than keeping the immeadiate area free from overgrown grass/brush/weeds/etc and that the head is intact/secure so as to keep critters and bugs out.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/healthywater/factsheets/wellwater.htm

[Aaron91]

Well, you might as well tell the guy how to tie his shoes...

I figured that'd go along with common sense.

Don't piss near the well head either.

[BHD]

If it is in a location where damage could occure you could put up some type of barrier so one does not hit it, but do not block it in such a way that you can not easly work on the well if needed.

If it it is rusting I would paint it, or use a cold galvanizing compound, if it is plastic I would probly do nothing to it, or paint it with latex paint so the sun does not work on it with the UV light,

but normally nothing is done to the casing that is above ground unless one has a problems or wants some type of beauty treatment.

[DuckButter]

Well, you might as well tell the guy how to tie his shoes...

I figured that'd go along with common sense.

Don't piss near the well head either.
I can see you've come a lllloooonnngg way.:lol:

[NHMaster3015]

I like when folks build those cutsey little old timey well covers with the bucket and rope. Then they plant flowers all around it and in general make it a pain in the *** when it's time to pull the pump.

You might paint it like a barber pole for the fun of it:D

[Service Guy]

I like when folks build those cutsey little old timey well covers with the bucket and rope. Then they plant flowers all around it and in general make it a pain in the *** when it's time to pull the pump.

You might paint it like a barber pole for the fun of it:D

On a similar note...I hate homeowners that decide its a smart idea to stack 500 pounds of junk all around the water heater, and then not move it when they call for service.:banghead:

[JCsPlumbing]

I went to a call for a leak on a kitchen sink once and I'm not exaggerating when I tell you that there was plastic containers and lids from the bottom of the cabinet to the bottom of the sink. From side to side and front to back.

The whole history of Cool Whip in that S.O.B. I think one of them had Andy Griffiths picture on it.

Maybe I'll send it to you next time Carl. :)

J.C.

[Service Guy]

To continue b!tch!ng about access problems...It seems almost every house I go to lately has the main shut-off valve in some nasty, dirty, spider-infested crawlspace. I don't think I have actually touched a main valve in months...I just go straight for the meter pit in the street and shut it off at the city water meter with my meter-key.

[Masterplumb]

To continue b!tch!ng about access problems...It seems almost every house I go to lately has the main shut-off valve in some nasty, dirty, spider-infested crawlspace. I don't think I have actually touched a main valve in months...I just go straight for the meter pit in the street and shut it off at the city water meter with my meter-key.

Yeah until that valve breaks then you'll stop doing that too:eek:

[Service Guy]

Yeah until that valve breaks then you'll stop doing that too:eek:

Never happened in 11 years and hundreds of meters....those meter valves are pretty solid. I have had maybe one or two that was in really bad shape and I recommended replacing it.

[Masterplumb]

Never happened in 11 years and hundreds of meters....those meter valves are pretty solid. I have had maybe one or two that was in really bad shape and I recommended replacing it.

It'll get you sooner or later. Trust me.

[Service Guy]

It'll get you sooner or later. Trust me.

I don't understand your point, what if the main valve has to be replaced, then you HAVE to shut it at the meter?:confused:

[JCsPlumbing]

Never had one get me....but it might. I'm friendly with the local water maintenance guys so they can reset a yoke & meter without too much hassle.

I understand some areas of the country raise he!! if you touch the meter. Not that way here.

J.C.

[Bob D.]

Well, you might as well tell the guy how to tie his shoes...

I figured that'd go along with common sense.

Don't piss near the well head either.

Not everyone knows everything about all things like you Aaron. They have not had the benefit of your years (or is it year) or experience.

How's that saying go, something about only stupid answers and there's no stupid questions?

[Masterplumb]

I don't understand your point, what if the main valve has to be replaced, then you HAVE to shut it at the meter?:confused:

Well maybe it's a location thing. Here our meters are inside our house right where the main enters the house. There is a valve before and after the meter. The curb valve is buried underground with very little access to it. When these valves break they are a p.i.t.a. as it needs to be dug up to be replaced. I guess N.C. is different, but we were always taught the curb valve is the absolute last resort. Anyway, I hope you go another 11 years without breaking one, but if one does anytime soon I have a feeling my ears will start ringing!

[Service Guy]

Well maybe it's a location thing. Here our meters are inside our house right where the main enters the house. There is a valve before and after the meter. The curb valve is buried underground with very little access to it. When these valves break they are a p.i.t.a. as it needs to be dug up to be replaced. I guess N.C. is different, but we were always taught the curb valve is the absolute last resort.

Ok that explains it, different situations completely.

[Service Guy]

What was this thread about again? :rotflmao:

[JCsPlumbing]

Pissing outside and Old Cool Whip. :D

J.C.

[rick1643]

Never had one get me....but it might. I'm friendly with the local water maintenance guys so they can reset a yoke & meter without too much hassle.

I understand some areas of the country raise he!! if you touch the meter. Not that way here.

J.C.

I live in a small mountain community, population about 2500, and there are three water companys I have to deal with. I was told not to ever touch their main valve, to call the office and they would send out their field techs to turn off the water and turn it on when I was done. I tried it their way, but I know all the guys they send out and they tell me not to bother them and do it myself, their not worried about it. I love small towns.:D

[gear junkie]

I also turn off the water at the curb. If it breaks, the city comes out and replaces free of charge. The one time I thought I was going to break one, I called the city and they came out 30 min later and turned it off for me.

[gear junkie]

To continue b!tch!ng about access problems...It seems almost every house I go to lately has the main shut-off valve in some nasty, dirty, spider-infested crawlspace. I don't think I have actually touched a main valve in months...I just go straight for the meter pit in the street and shut it off at the city water meter with my meter-key.
My problem with main shutoffs is they're all gate valves. Close just fine until you snap the stem.

[plumberjr]

Out here--if you touch the curb valve and the city finds out---look out--if you touch it and it breaks, minimum 3,000$ billed to the plumber that touched it----thats why i only do it in emergencies!!!!

[NHMaster3015]

I like to run through the neighborhood with my curb key at 1:00 am and shut off random houses just for the fun of it.;) Then wait for service calls the next day.:rolleyes:

[Service Guy]

I like to run through the neighborhood with my curb key at 1:00 am and shut off random houses just for the fun of it.;) Then wait for service calls the next day.:rolleyes:

:killingme: