01-23-2024, 07:58 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-23-2024, 08:02 PM by Steven B in PV.)
More thoughts:
1. While Pinedale might be out of their service area, John's Well Service is well equipped to to deal with the problem. You might have called them already. One of their stellar employees lives a very short distance from the Bar-K.
2. If there is access to other running water, like from a neighbor, you might connect a garden hose to a rented Hotsy unit to instantly heat water and gradually thaw the water pipe line by moving a hose into it from the bottom, or well head end. The water pipe will have to be disconnected at the well head to access. A few years ago, I thawed a frozen septic line this way. I rebuilt the pipeline (and another fresh water line) using several layers/types of insulation, and heat cable.
3. Temporarily, one might connect new pipeline above ground from the well head to the house, and only run the pump when needed. Since the house is above the pump, plumb the connection so that the pipe drains completely after filling the house reservoir or pressure tank.
I've done most of my plumbing and pump system work over the years, so feel free to call if you want to chat. 9seven Oh, two5 Oh, six 1twice.
1. While Pinedale might be out of their service area, John's Well Service is well equipped to to deal with the problem. You might have called them already. One of their stellar employees lives a very short distance from the Bar-K.
2. If there is access to other running water, like from a neighbor, you might connect a garden hose to a rented Hotsy unit to instantly heat water and gradually thaw the water pipe line by moving a hose into it from the bottom, or well head end. The water pipe will have to be disconnected at the well head to access. A few years ago, I thawed a frozen septic line this way. I rebuilt the pipeline (and another fresh water line) using several layers/types of insulation, and heat cable.
3. Temporarily, one might connect new pipeline above ground from the well head to the house, and only run the pump when needed. Since the house is above the pump, plumb the connection so that the pipe drains completely after filling the house reservoir or pressure tank.
I've done most of my plumbing and pump system work over the years, so feel free to call if you want to chat. 9seven Oh, two5 Oh, six 1twice.