Maintenance
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HOW TO HANDLE A GASEOUS WELL
In some areas well water contains gases which must be allowed to escape
before the water is used. To deliver gas-free water suspend a pipe, closed
at the bottom and open at the top, so that it surrounds the suction pipe
inlet. (See Figure 20). Since the gases rise in the well casing, the water
sucked down through the pipe and into the suction pump is free of gas.
This type of well must be vented to the outside of any enclosure.
AIR CONTROL IN FLOWING WELLS
Flowing wells or wells with little or no drawdown, could create a special
problem in air control in the operation of your standard tank system. In
such cases, a pre-charged tank (which needs no air control) is recom-
mended.
Pipe strap or
wire to hold
pipe sleeve
Pipe
sleeve
Pipe
cap
Tail
pipe
Foot
valve
Ejector
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Gases
rise to
surface
Figure 20: Gas/Air Control in Well
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Ceramic
Face
Carbon
Face
Be Careful That
Motor Shaft Shoulder...
...Does Not Damage
Seal Face
Figure 19: Protect Seal Faces