DIY pitless adapter installation

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DIY pitless adapter installation

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Күн бұрын

We chose to install the well pump ourselves, so now that our well had been drilled, the next step is to install the pitless adapter. We'll show you what it is, why we need it, how we installed it and why we won't be using it just yet anyway!
🛠️ Tools and materials used:
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○ Campbell B-10XLF Pitless Adapter amzn.to/3T1XkSx
○ Cordless drill amzn.to/3mDaFF1
○ 1 7/8in hole saw bit amzn.to/3JbexES and amzn.to/3kYLJHo
○ A short piece of schedule 40 pvc pipe
○ 1in MPT by 1in barb fitting
○ PTFE tape amzn.to/3kSGZTS
○ Pipe thread sealant amzn.to/3J54WPz
○ Tape measure
○ Adjustable pliers amzn.to/3FdlaoW
○ Canola oil
○ Metal file
○ A large t-handle (10ft +2ft galvanized pipe threaded on both ends and a tee)
○ Utility knife
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 What is a pitless adapter
02:08 Tools needed for the job
06:23 Drilling the hole
09:26 Installing pitless adapter
15:57 Installing temporary capped-off pipe
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Filming dates: Aug 2022

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@AdventurousWay Жыл бұрын

Here are the tools and materials we used in this video (includes affiliate links): ○ Campbell B-10XLF Pitless Adapter amzn.to/3T1XkSx ○ Cordless drill amzn.to/3mDaFF1 ○ 1 7/8in hole saw bit amzn.to/3JbexES and amzn.to/3kYLJHo ○ A short piece of schedule 40 pvc pipe ○ 1in MPT by 1in barb fitting ○ PTFE tape amzn.to/3kSGZTS ○ Pipe thread sealant amzn.to/3J54WPz ○ Tape measure ○ Adjustable pliers amzn.to/3FdlaoW ○ Canola oil ○ Metal file ○ A large t-handle (10ft +2ft galvanized pipe threaded on both ends and a tee) ○ Utility knife If you found this video useful consider sending us a Super Thanks on KZfaq.

@catherinecreech9619 2 күн бұрын

Thank you. How deep is your well?

@triplecranks 8 ай бұрын

I made my removal tool with 1/2” pipe to make it lighter. I just put an adapter to 1” near the pitless. Getting ready to do my daughter’s well. Thanks for video!

@joeadams7857 Жыл бұрын

When using thread tape, an easy way to remember which direction to put it on is to spin the pipe or fitting in the direction of installation while holding the tape in one place. As you spin the fitting it will pull more tape off the roll and as long as you spin the fitting the same direction as when you install it, you will always be correct.

@AdventurousWay Жыл бұрын

Oh I like that. Makes perfect sense, thank you!

@VintageTechNerd Жыл бұрын

Was going to say this exact thing. Pretend you’re screwing it in with one hand while holding the tape with the other

@ricklanpher3944 Жыл бұрын

well done Matt and Diana always remember fitting in your left hand tape in the right hand wrap tape clock wise

@oldstoner-xn4pe 2 ай бұрын

Run the drill in reverse to start out with with a bit in the steel it will put a Groove into it and then run it the other direction to actually punch the hole

@dentech4710 Жыл бұрын

Good explanation of a pitless adapter. Nice job.

@AdventurousWay Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@billstetler6769 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for explaining the pitiless adapter . You cleared that up for me

@niceride Жыл бұрын

3:36 "and this is what's going to screw into... uh, this piece. ::contemplation:: It's not, it's the wrong fitting. ::intensifies:: No it is" thanks for keeping that brain malfunction in the cut 🤣a penny for every time I've had a moment like that trying to DIY some plumbing project! 🙃

@AdventurousWay Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, it happens more than I care to admit! No matter how much preparation you’ve done, sometimes it just takes a minute for your brain to catch up 🤣

@brendan8363 9 ай бұрын

Super helpful. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@AdventurousWay 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jackmccarty1421 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job!

@AdventurousWay Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@13bluerocks Ай бұрын

Hold fitting in left hand and tape in right. Tape clockwise

@mattweiler415 5 ай бұрын

You got lucky there but seriously when drilling, especially metal and oil potentially flying about, safety glasses are something you should not go without. I'd probably not fire one of my employees if I saw them doing what you were, the first time, but we'd definitely have to have a serious talk.

@robbw7551 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video, just what I needed. I have to replace our pitless as it is leaking and new O-rings don't help. Apparently, the brass with our slightly acidic water (or was it alkaline? Anyway not neutral) ) will degrade over time. Our well is 25 years old. I am planning on going with a stainless steel pitless.

@websuitemedia 9 ай бұрын

Excellent job and great demonstration of this entire process. I am getting ready to do ours here in Montana this weekend and this has been very helpful. Best video on this topic I have seen, and I've been through quite a few of them 😊 Eric PS- one hurdle I have is that we have artesian flow of water coming out the top with about a 3 gpm head pressure. I think I am going to sink a pump hose down below so the water, or at least not as much, isn't flowing out the top and the side as we drill the hole and install the pitless adapter😅

@AdventurousWay 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! That kind of water flow sounds like a nice problem to have. Curious though what happens in winter?

@websuitemedia 9 ай бұрын

@AdventurousWay yes, it would freeze. That is why we are putting the pitless in down 6 ft. Then we'll run that to our heated utility shed with the pressure tank. Cheers!

@prestonrayburn3542 Жыл бұрын

cool, also watch out for that storm coming by

@AdventurousWay Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've just been out plowing our driveway with the tractor. It's about 37°F so although it's still snowing, it's not settling as much. Stay safe!

@cmflowers5496 Жыл бұрын

Great!

@AdventurousWay Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Itemsforsaleontario Жыл бұрын

3:39 best face EVER!!!!!

@jeffwilliams2458 9 күн бұрын

Why cant i buy a tbar 😢

@chrishanna1862 4 ай бұрын

Easiest way to remember is to not forget 🙄😄 jk great video 🔥🔥

@peter-pg5yc Жыл бұрын

now i know

@dansplaceinthewoods7340 Жыл бұрын

Always put the fitting in your right hand tape on the top turn fitting away from you correct every time

@bryanhenderson591 6 күн бұрын

What does "tape on top" mean, and how does this result in the tape being wound onto the threads?

@sleektoneofficial Жыл бұрын

Why not use a brass barb

@AdventurousWay Жыл бұрын

In which location?

@sleektoneofficial Жыл бұрын

@@AdventurousWay coming of the pitless adapter to the suction line instead of ss just use brass to brass tape and dope is not gonna stop electrolysis. You need a dielectric union, but brass is better then steel so just use brass next time.

@AdventurousWay Жыл бұрын

Ah, for the stubbed supply line on the outside of pitless adapter? Yes, you're right, I probably should have used brass there. The SS was probably just what I had on hand at that point, but we'll be replacing that with the real supply line soon anyway so I can switch it to brass then. Good spot!