How do I remove a pump from a well with no shut offs?

rockmiester Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Oct 17, 2010, 08:29 AM

How do I remove a pump from a well with no shut offs?

Electrical is disconnected. 2 pipes leading to the well with unions.

speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939

Eternal Plumber

Oct 17, 2010, 09:31 AM

Do you have a surface or submersible pump? Why are you pulling it? Let me know, Tom

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