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How do you replace foot valve on well?

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The well must be pulled. A couple methods to do this would be to make an oil derrick looking device out of 2x4's and lifting it with a come along, or do what I did and use a engine hoist positioned over the well. Either way, chances are it will be tough to pull because the leathers/seals at the bottom of the well catch on any rust that is inside the casing pipe (your actually lifting a smaller diameter pipe that sits inside a larger diameter casing pipe).

Once you finally get the well up, replacing the foot valve is as easy as unscrewing the old one and screwing on the new one. Even if your old leathers come out intact I highly recommend replacing them. Also make sure you inspect the other components before you drop anything back down into the well casing (you don't want to be doing this again..... do you?)

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