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elaine
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Posted: Thu Jul 22nd, 2010 10:27 am |
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Does anyone know of someone who can look at the pump in my well?
Its stopped working and I use it for everything, including all my animals water
Any advice gratefully received 
thanks, Elaine
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lamourache-nord.co.uk
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Posted: Thu Jul 22nd, 2010 11:12 am |
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My very technically capable friend Alan the electrician has calculated that mains electric driven wel pumps are a false economy. To run an average well pump will cost you 0.14 euro MORE per m2 than simply using tap water.
Steve
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Coustarrasses
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Posted: Thu Jul 22nd, 2010 03:08 pm |
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I think there is an error of calculation here.
A quick search on Google shows a 900 watt pump capable of pumping 3000 litres (=3 m3) per hour i.e. 0.3 Kwh per m3. This for a pump that will raise water 15 metres. There are more efficient models that will work to a greater depth.
With electricity less than 12 centimes per KWh (day rate) that’s about 3.6 centimes to pump 1 m3
My last bill from Lyonnaise des Eaux shows the price of mains water per m3 (excluding standing charges) as €1.14 per m3 so there's a saving of over €1.10 with well water.
Am I missing something or has my maths gone walkabout?
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Steven
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Posted: Thu Jul 22nd, 2010 03:14 pm |
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Yes sorry - Alans exhaustive calculation took in the cost of buying and installing the pump based over a thee year lifespan.
Steve
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Posted: Thu Jul 22nd, 2010 04:15 pm |
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Steven wrote: Yes sorry - Alans exhaustive calculation took in the cost of buying and installing the pump based over a thee year lifespan.
Steve
All very interesting I'm sure but the dear lady wants to know where to get the pump mended.
First I would, if you have not already done so, check to see if you have water in the well a lot have dried up. If that is o.k. check to see that the electrics are o.k and that the anti run dry float is working if all is fine there and not stuck, you will probably find that the cost of a repair to the pump is in fact more expensive than a new one. Slightly different if you have a deep bore-hole pump. The best place I know of for pump repairs is in Bergerac same side of the road as intermarché on the route to Eymet its a swimming pool place name I can't remember.
Best of luck
Mel "theherbman"
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Steven
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Posted: Fri Jul 23rd, 2010 07:33 am |
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I have responded privately to "where" but I suggested Makita man behind Hantute opposite Intermarche - he is excellent.
Steve
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Mel
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Posted: Fri Jul 23rd, 2010 07:52 am |
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Would that be Intermarché Miramont?
Regards Mel.
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elaine
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Posted: Fri Jul 23rd, 2010 08:06 am |
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Many thanks to everyone who offered help.
Thanks to two of my friends husbands I am now up and running again!
Dave and Pete, after several hours, a drenching and an electric shock, you are both knights in shining armour!
Also, its very nice to know how economical it is.
Thanks again everyone
Kind regards,
Elaine
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