DIY Sand Point Well Tips
There are tons of videos on YouTube on driving Well/Sand points etc. This isn't a howto but more of a few ideas suggestions and guidelines. A well point is essentially a perforated pipe with filter medium/screen of some sort that is driven/placed down into the water table allowing water to be drawn to surface. There's lot's of info on making your own from PVC pipe or commercially available Stainless Steel units. 1 1/4" is frequently used for 20' or less depths. And 2" for anything deeper than 20'. A shallow well pump can be used 25' or less and deeper requires a Jet Pump. Checking Depths and soil conditions. Before deciding on a Sand Point you may want to check with neighbors on well depths and soil conditions. Driving through clay or rock is extremely difficult and may damage the point causing problems. You may check with the US Geological service as they have a website that shows well info of monitored wells in your area. That can also gi...