Woke Up To No Water

[rickschoppers]

Yes, that crossed my mind. Not quite sure how to do a decisive check. Any ideas?

[boloa]

Yes, that crossed my mind. Not quite sure how to do a decisive check. Any ideas?

Could be something as simple as a non-return valve malfunction ??? ,you will need your Well Guy to come out and check your system for you .

[Boon Mee]

Interesting, most falangs around here have either the large blue tanks or stainless tanks. Just goes to show things are not always the same everywhere when it comes to construction and utilities.

It depends a good deal on what Changwat you live in too. There are parts of Issan and over in Petchabun that are dry as a popcorn fart. Here in Banharn Buri we still have to drill to at least 25-30 met before getting thru the sand layer to good water.

[rickschoppers]

Yes, that is my next step for sure. I also want to verify the well depth and get his thoughts on our neighbor's well.

[Boon Mee]

Yes, that is my next step for sure. I also want to very the well depth and get his thoughts on our neighbor's well.

Yeah, check out that check valve

[rickschoppers]

Will do.

[Boon Mee]

Will do.

My deep well system feeding a manifold 425 lineal met long occasonally loses prime as I don't have a check valve off the pump. Popping the cap (if it hasn't rusted tight) and pouring a cup or two of water down the well seems to do the trick.

[boloa]

Will do.

My deep well system feeding a manifold 425 lineal met long occasonally loses prime as I don't have a check valve off the pump. Popping the cap (if it hasn't rusted tight) and pouring a cup or two of water down the well seems to do the trick.

Sounds like you too could have a small erratic non-return valve malfunction

[rickschoppers]

This morning the faucet was spitting and sputtering, but there was eventually water flow. The toilet still fills up with water when used, so it is getting water as well. This happened yesterday as the wife washed the dishes and she thought it was the pump. It well could be the pump, so I will have it checked out.

We have had problem with the pump in the past and I refused to buy a new one. When I asked if someone could service or rebuild it, I got the blank stare. It seems the Thais would rather buy new than fix a broken item.

[Boon Mee]

This morning the faucet was spitting and sputtering, but there was eventually water flow. The toilet still fills up with water when used, so it is getting water as well. This happened yesterday as the wife washed the dishes and she thought it was the pump. It well could be the pump, so I will have it checked out.

We have had problem wih the pump in the past and I refused to buy a new one. When I asked if someone could service or rebuild it, I got the blank stare. It seems the Thais would rather buy new than fix a broken item.

I have a guy here in Suphan that rebuilds pumps/motors. Had the bearings changed in my 3hp pump motor recently as it was sounding a little rough. There's another guy here who specializes in washing machines and he's rebuilt both of ours for little money.

That's generally true a lot of Thais will just shit-can something when it's broken instead of fixing it but if you search around there'll always be some mechanic chang who loves tinkering with stuff.

[rickschoppers]

Yes, I think I could find someone like that here in Udon, but my wife hates to ask around for such things. Maybe I will go on Udonmap to see if anyone listed a good handy man.

[Norton]

Where are you located RC? Success with wells greatly vary location to location.

[rickschoppers]

Near Udon, and as I said there is a well at my wife's parents house that I had put in 9 years ago and it is still going strong. My well has only been in service a litle over a year.

[piwanoi]

Near Udon, and as I said there is a well at my wife's parents house that I had put in 9 years ago and it is still going strong. My well has only been in service a litle over a year.

How deep is it?

[Boon Mee]

Yes, I think I could find someone like that here in Udon, but my wife hates to ask around for such things. Maybe I will go on Udonmap to see if anyone listed a good handy man.

Scope out a few shops off the beatan track. There'll be someone around in a city the size of Udon. Good luck!

[piwanoi]

Rick if you read Komans post 1151 it might give you a little help , komans pond is 8 meters deep and its almost dry ,read on https://teakdoor.com/construction-in-...thread-47.html (Land development with wall and house...photo thread..first effort.)

[rickschoppers]

Near Udon, and as I said there is a well at my wife's parents house that I had put in 9 years ago and it is still going strong. My well has only been in service a litle over a year.

How deep is it?

Not sure, but I will be asking that question to the one who dug the well shortly.

[rickschoppers]

Rick if you read Komans post 1151 it might give you a little help , komans pond is 8 meters deep and its almost dry ,read on https://teakdoor.com/construction-in-...thread-47.html (Land development with wall and house...photo thread..first effort.)

I have read what Koman wrote and will consider it when I develope my solution. Thanks

[boloa]

Come on Rick ...tell your wife to get her arse in gear....go to Udon and find a shop that sells pumps........they will know a guy to recommend for sure.
Plus...I hope you will make a public apology to your Thai Neighbor if it turns out to be the pump or down to a poor well placement when you first had it drilled

[Boon Mee]

Come on Rick ...tell your wife to get her arse in gear....go to Udon and find a shop that sells pumps........they will know a guy to recommend for sure.
Plus...I hope you will make a public apology to your Thai Neighbor if it turns out to be the pump or down to a poor well placement when you first had it drilled

Home Pro has dozens of well pumps on display in their stores. Somebody will give you a name

Thai Watsadu as well.

[kingwilly]

If you were

but I do have a scientific background which makes me be more analytical about such topics.

you would not have said this.

Don't just take my word for it. If you are over the age of 25, you should have noticed the increase yourself.

Knowing that anecdotal stories do not make science.

[rickschoppers]

Pumps are easy to find. It is finding those who rebuild them well that is the challenge.

I have not said a word to the neighbor, even though his placing a pump on our lower property line is not a way to gain any apologies from me.

I hope you are right and it is the pump. Either way Thailand needs more water preservation and management. It would also take reeducating the Thai population which could be a huge undertaking. Too many other big issues to solve first.

[piwanoi]

Come on Rick ...tell your wife to get her arse in gear....go to Udon and find a shop that sells pumps........they will know a guy to recommend for sure.
Plus...I hope you will make a public apology to your Thai Neighbor if it turns out to be the pump or down to a poor well placement when you first had it drilled

Home Pro has dozens of well pumps on display in their stores. Somebody will give you a name

Thai Watsadu as well.

I would think it best to test the pump out at home first, one of those big blue 50 gallon plastic drums would be perfect , stick the suction end in the drum and connect the pump to the power , you'll know in a second if the pump is knackered or not . ,

[rickschoppers]

If you were

but I do have a scientific background which makes me be more analytical about such topics.

you would not have said this.

Don't just take my word for it. If you are over the age of 25, you should have noticed the increase yourself.

Knowing that anecdotal stories do not make science.

Actually, anecdotes do play a role in science.

[rickschoppers]

Come on Rick ...tell your wife to get her arse in gear....go to Udon and find a shop that sells pumps........they will know a guy to recommend for sure.
Plus...I hope you will make a public apology to your Thai Neighbor if it turns out to be the pump or down to a poor well placement when you first had it drilled

Home Pro has dozens of well pumps on display in their stores. Somebody will give you a name

Thai Watsadu as well.

I would think it best to test the pump out at home first, one of those big blue 50 gallon plastic drums would be perfect , stick the suction end in the drum and connect the pump to the power , you'll know in a second if the pump is knackered or not . ,

Excuse my ignorance, but the drum needs to have water in it, correct?