I read with interest other Borehole threads on here and so I am wondering if any of you might be able to shed any light or advice on my problem.
On sand where we are, I had a borehole pump producing crystal clear water for the last 2 years (since I took the place) over at 24lmp. I recently installed a sand trap which needed cleaning out every 18m³.
I have recently had to replace the 15yr old pump with another pump. The new pump item produces 60lmp, its a combination of slightly more power (pulls 6A and the old one pulled 5A single phase), newer tech and a larger bore delivery pipe. The side effect of this is that the water is extremely bright yellow now and my sand filter gets blocked after about 2m³. You read that right.
The old guy who originally drilled it is 86 and frankly I was amazed that we manged to pull out the old pump together and replace it. If I am going as well as he is at that age I shall be delighted. However, he left with a cheery wave after we dropped it into the hole and here I am.
What might I do to get the hole running clearer is the question?
I assume I am pulling silt and sediment from new regions underground and this is the cause. About the only thing I can think of is to run the pump continuously for some time, to drag all the material out of the hole and eject it.
Advise or thoughts welcome.
On sand where we are, I had a borehole pump producing crystal clear water for the last 2 years (since I took the place) over at 24lmp. I recently installed a sand trap which needed cleaning out every 18m³.
I have recently had to replace the 15yr old pump with another pump. The new pump item produces 60lmp, its a combination of slightly more power (pulls 6A and the old one pulled 5A single phase), newer tech and a larger bore delivery pipe. The side effect of this is that the water is extremely bright yellow now and my sand filter gets blocked after about 2m³. You read that right.
The old guy who originally drilled it is 86 and frankly I was amazed that we manged to pull out the old pump together and replace it. If I am going as well as he is at that age I shall be delighted. However, he left with a cheery wave after we dropped it into the hole and here I am.
What might I do to get the hole running clearer is the question?
I assume I am pulling silt and sediment from new regions underground and this is the cause. About the only thing I can think of is to run the pump continuously for some time, to drag all the material out of the hole and eject it.
Advise or thoughts welcome.
