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That should do the job in central Kansas or Nebraska. Probably overkill in Texas but it doesn't hurt. Just the insulation and allowing your faucet to run a very small stream would work.
Great video. I have lost my temp controlled power strip (I have the same one you have). I have it hooked to a 100W heat lamp and built a styrofoam fort over all the moving water (softener, pressure tank, output to ground designed for the house. Cheers from north Texas!
also can buy those thermal bags to cover tank, we have one and then also built a small box around it, not as big as yours just enough to cover the tank
It’s probably just 6x8 feet. About 4.5 feet tall. Just big enough to cover up my equipment. If I did it again I would make an easy way to remove the roof if needed. If my well pump goes out I’m gonna have to dismantle it to change out the underground equipment.
@ Thank you. Wasn’t sure if there was some other trick. Thanks for confirming my own thoughts about that. From what I had seen on RUclips nobody brings that up regarding their well shed with the well hole inside. Thanks again,
Thank you for this video I'm looking to construct an insulated structure to enclose my well equipment also, quick question how wld i go about getting a power outlet inside the structure so that i can use a heat lamp?
I ran a second electrical line with a 20 amp fuse from my meter into the house for the power plug. Can’t really tap into the line going to the well pump since that’s running on 220.
@@ApacheRanch Any half way competent electrician could install an outlet box and put a blank plate cover on it and tap into one of the hot leads of the 220 and then the ground and the result is you have a 110- line coming out to an outlet and/to light fixtures and the other line being 220 going to the well pump. far easier that running an entirely separate line That is what I did for mine I live close to Mobile AL I use a porcelain pull chain lamp, one of the ones that also has the outlet built in so I can plug in another heat lamp when it is really cold like last Wednesday when it was 3 degrees in the morning
That impacted me last year. Pool pumps froze as a result. My only advice for that is gas generator, quartz heater, and as much insulation as you can put in ahead of time!! I wish you the best! Thanks for your comment.
@@tuberstitious A generator Hooked up to your well power source. I’m not an electrician nor smart enough to speak to technicalities, but it’s definitely a thing.
I have a Coleman, 3000-5000 B TU cataleptic heater That will definitely keep your pump enclosure above 32 I also have a Coleman 2 mantle lantern that will probably throw off enough to keep you above freezing unless it is really really cold
Have you seen the heat lights actually turn on? Reason, I have one of those thermostats, found out I have to buy the special cord for it, Lowes didn't offer it, so ..uah
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Thermo Cube Thermostatically Controlled Outlet - amzn.to/2ZVLySF
2-Pack 70W Halogen Light Bulbs - amzn.to/3Gi3bvI
Max/Min Monitoring Thermometer - amzn.to/3xWnlZ5
Well Pump Pressure Switch - amzn.to/2Qy7HSz
Well Pump Control Unit - amzn.to/2PCVFXw
Well Pump Pressure Gauge - amzn.to/330yU2E
That should do the job in central Kansas or Nebraska. Probably overkill in Texas but it doesn't hurt. Just the insulation and allowing your faucet to run a very small stream would work.
With the winters we have been having in Texas we need it now!!
@@ZedZane597 you must not live here.
That looks really nice. Fits the look of your land and should do the trick.
Thanks! I’ll probably try this!
Great video. I have lost my temp controlled power strip (I have the same one you have). I have it hooked to a 100W heat lamp and built a styrofoam fort over all the moving water (softener, pressure tank, output to ground designed for the house. Cheers from north Texas!
also can buy those thermal bags to cover tank, we have one and then also built a small box around it, not as big as yours just enough to cover the tank
@@GunninWizard great idea!
Great information
@@Joe-vr9mj glad it helped! It’s been working great for me a couple years now
Thanks. I’m looking forward to trying some of those tips out locally, as the temp is expected to drop quite a bit around Xmas.
I hope it helps!
What size is that? I’m in Texas too tired of freezing well head. Looking for some basic plans no concrete thanks
It’s probably just 6x8 feet. About 4.5 feet tall. Just big enough to cover up my equipment. If I did it again I would make an easy way to remove the roof if needed. If my well pump goes out I’m gonna have to dismantle it to change out the underground equipment.
Use reptile heat lamps. Cheap and self regulate.
Great idea!
Really nice build. You could probably create a business building and selling these, especially now that hard southern winters have made a comeback.
Many thanks. It worked great again this year. I’m building a similar one for another well nearby. Thanks for your comment.
Looks great but do you have some way to give access to the casing in case the pump needs to be removed/replaced?
@@donaldhawkins9785 yes great point. When that time comes I will need to lift off the roof. It comes off in one piece.
Great job! What are the dimensions of the shed? Just guessing 10x6?
I throw an electric blanket in my well house and it works great
@@BlankSlate1111 great idea!
What do you do when you have to pull the pipe when it is inside the shed.
@@jctr4559 the roof is removable. But hopefully that won’t happen in my lifetime. The pumps last a long time.
@ Thank you. Wasn’t sure if there was some other trick. Thanks for confirming my own thoughts about that. From what I had seen on RUclips nobody brings that up regarding their well shed with the well hole inside. Thanks again,
Dateline : Halleck Nevada, winters of 2009 and 2010. 24.9 below zero. No freezing of wellhead. Wooh hoo !
@@WilsonEywlkyutbe-s3b you rock! That’s gonna require a little more insulation than my setup!
Hi is that pump tank named Hydropro Made in Canada?
@@adk192 Yes, it’s a Goulds HydroPro V200 65 gallon pressure tank.
Can you still pull the chain for the light even when not in temp range for the thermostat cube?
@@rogerthat9197 nope - it wouldn’t activate in that case.
Thank you for this video I'm looking to construct an insulated structure to enclose my well equipment also, quick question how wld i go about getting a power outlet inside the structure so that i can use a heat lamp?
I ran a second electrical line with a 20 amp fuse from my meter into the house for the power plug. Can’t really tap into the line going to the well pump since that’s running on 220.
@@ApacheRanch oh ok, thank you so much for responding
@@ApacheRanch Any half way competent electrician could install an outlet box and put a blank plate cover on it and tap into one of the hot leads of the 220 and then the ground and the result is you have a 110- line coming out to an outlet and/to light fixtures and the other line being 220 going to the well pump.
far easier that running an entirely separate line
That is what I did for mine
I live close to Mobile AL
I use a porcelain pull chain lamp, one of the ones that also has the outlet built in so I can plug in another heat lamp when it is really cold like last Wednesday when it was 3 degrees in the morning
Did you get a permit and if so who did you contact?
@@carolinaanilorac3701 don’t need a permit to build a shed!
My concern is the loss of power during a freeze. Any suggestions?
That impacted me last year. Pool pumps froze as a result. My only advice for that is gas generator, quartz heater, and as much insulation as you can put in ahead of time!! I wish you the best! Thanks for your comment.
@@tuberstitious
A generator Hooked up to your well power source. I’m not an electrician nor smart enough to speak to technicalities, but it’s definitely a thing.
I have a Coleman, 3000-5000 B TU cataleptic heater
That will definitely keep your pump enclosure above 32
I also have a Coleman 2 mantle lantern that will probably throw off enough to keep you above freezing unless it is really really cold
Have you seen the heat lights actually turn on? Reason, I have one of those thermostats, found out I have to buy the special cord for it, Lowes didn't offer it, so ..uah
Yes, I have checked it and it works for me. What’s the special cord intended for?
Awesome job