Audel Water Well Pumps and Systems Mini-Ref
Published on 13. February 2012
Software
Other digital
192 pages
978-1-118-17023-6 (ISBN)
Description
Introducing an Audel "Mini-Ref" for tradespeople working on water well pumps and pumping systems Water well pumps are used everywhere, with installations numbering in the millions. It's hard to believe that no one has written a small field book that covers these pieces of equipment. Finally, here's a great handy guide is for anyone who needs to know how these pumps work, how to troubleshoot problems unique to this type of piping system, and how to make common repairs for both above ground and submersible pumps. It contains vital and specific references applicable to a wide range of professions, including plumbers, well drillers, electricians, pump suppliers, pump retailers, plumbing supply companies, well system suppliers, and more.
Focuses on the must-have information to trouble-shoot, solve problems, and make water well pump repairs Clears up the mysteries of jet pumps, two pipe systems, pressure settings, and accumulator sizing Illustrations and data formatted for quick look up and understanding Discusses pumping system issues concerning municipalities, golf courses, maintenance professionals, big-box stores, irrigation installers, irrigation suppliers, and farm suppliers For tradespeople looking to keep their heads above water, this reliable and trusted resource delivers all of the vital content they need to keep water pumping systems functioning properly.
Focuses on the must-have information to trouble-shoot, solve problems, and make water well pump repairs Clears up the mysteries of jet pumps, two pipe systems, pressure settings, and accumulator sizing Illustrations and data formatted for quick look up and understanding Discusses pumping system issues concerning municipalities, golf courses, maintenance professionals, big-box stores, irrigation installers, irrigation suppliers, and farm suppliers For tradespeople looking to keep their heads above water, this reliable and trusted resource delivers all of the vital content they need to keep water pumping systems functioning properly.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
666 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-17023-6 (9781118170236)
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Roger D. Woodson
Audel Water Well Pumps and Systems Mini-Ref
E-Book
01/2012
Audel
€14.99
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Roger D. Woodson
Audel Water Well Pumps and Systems Mini-Ref
E-Book
12/2011
Audel
€14.99
Available for download
Person
Roger D. Woodson is one of the most published writers of books for the plumbing professional. He is a master plumber with thirty years of experience, and his credentials are well established in both the plumbing and publishing industries.
Content
Chapter 1 T YPES OF WELLS 1 Dug Wells 1 Shallow Wells 2 Drilled Wells 3 Driven Wells 4 Jetted Wells 5 Alternative Water Sources 5 Recovery Rate 5 Water Storage Tanks 6 Chapter 2 T YPES OF WELL PUMPS 9 Booster Pumps 9 Simple Pump Choices 9 Shallow-Well Jet Pumps 10 Deep-Well Jet Pumps 10 Submersible Pumps 11 A Rule-of-Thumb 11 Cost 11 Chapter 3 PUMP SELECTION 13 Refresher Course 13 Friction Loss 14 Minimum Water Requirements 17 How Deep Is the Water In the Well? 17 Recovery Rate 27 Water Pressure 27 Planning for Future Use Conditions 31 Summary 31 Chapter 4 WELL PRESURE TANKS 33 Stand Models 40 In-Line Models 40 Pump Stand Models 41 Underground Models 41 How Does a Diaphragm Pressure Tank Work? 42 Pressure Tank Capacity 43 A Preinstallation Process 46 Mounting a Pressure Tank 46 Positioning In-Line Tanks 47 Mounting a Pump Stand Model 47 Mounting a Vertical Stand-Model Pressure Tank 49 Underground Well Pressure Tanks 51 Manifold Installations 52 Fine-Tuning Your Installation 52 Chapter 5 WELL PIPING CHOICES 57 Polyethylene Pipe (PE) 57 Copper 59 Cross-linked Polybutylene (PEX) 59 Which Pipe? 60 Piping Specifications 61 Some Installation Pointers 62 Chapter 6 WELL SYSTEM COMPONENTS 61 Major Components 66 Check Valves 66 Gate Valves 66 Foot Valves 67 Relief Valves 68 Pressure Gauges 68 Pressure Switches 68 Boiler Drains 69 Torque Arrestors 69 Pitless Adapters 69 Tail Pipes 70 Well Rope 70 Tank Tees 71 Unions 71 Electrical Devices 71 Chapter 7 E LECTRICAL FACTS AND FIGURES 71 Manufacturer's Recommendations 82 Connecting the Pressure Switch 83 Wiring for Submersible Pumps 86 Chapter 8 JET PUMP INSTALLATIONS 89 New Installation of a Shallow-Well Jet Pump 92 Replacing a Shallow-Well Jet Pump 95 The Installation of a Deep-Well Jet Pump 96 Chapter 9 SUBMERSIBLE PUMP INSTALLATION 101 Pitless Adapter 102 Connecting a Drop Pipe to a Submersible Pump 102 Wiring the Pump 103 Connecting the Drop Pipe to the Pitless Adapter 104 Lowering the Pump 105 Connecting Wires at the Wellhead 107 Inside the Foundation 107 Chapter 10 BOOSTER PUMPS 109 General Information 109 Sizing Booster Pumps 110 Installation Diagrams 112 Chapter 11 WATER QUALITY 119 Noticeable Problems 120 Naturally Occurring Pollutants 121 Microorganisms 122 Radionuclides 122 Nitrates and Nitrites 122 Heavy Metals 122 Fluoride 123 Human Activity 123 Chapter 12 T ROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRS 125 General Information 126 Problems and Solutions 135 Electrical Instructions 142 Typical Wiring Diagrams 152 More Electrical Testing 154 Appendix: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES 161 Well FAQ 161 Well Maintenance 165 Well Treatment 166 Well Testing 167 Water-Related Diseases and Contaminants in Private Wells 171 Private Well Water and Fluoride 173 Resources 177