Well Maintenance
Boy Scout Camp Ho-Non-Wah
Here are some photos from working on Camp Ho-Non-Wah Boy Scout camp on Wadmalaw Island…only 20 miles or so from Charleston SC… This was an existing system dating back to the 1960’s. We were privileged to be called upon to fix the existing system. We are re-developing the old wells, and removing years of sludge…
Read MoreSampling your Water Well for bacteria
This blog is about sampling your water well for bacteria. Very few companies can do any type of on-site bacteria testing. It must be sampled properly on-site, and then transported to a nearby lab in a timely manner. Most samples have expiration’s of less than 24 hours. It is best to get a certified water well driller…
Read MoreEmergency Service with a little Off-Roading too
When you think of Emergency Service with a little Off-Roading too, think J.P. Anderson Well & Pump LLC. Sometimes I get one of those calls that just make me smile…and not because I profit off someones bad luck, but rather in getting to combine my two greatest enjoyments…Well Drilling and Mud Bogging! I got the…
Read MoreMeltdown of an Above Ground Water Well Pump
What causes a pump meltdown in an above ground water pump? Lots of things. The most common is a stopped up Jet orifice. This will make the pump struggle to try and build pressure and when it cannot, it just runs and runs, and eventually it overheats the water, in a scenario where it turns…
Read MoreWhat Electrical Voltage Works Best for Most Pumps?
We get calls every day for emergency service, which we take very seriously. Unfortunately we have to charge for this service, and most calls could have been prevented. So, What Electrical Voltage Works Best for Most Pumps? What I am referring to is electrical failure of the water system. You see, to get “free” water from…
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