Yesterday Subbu mentioned that the windpump is not rotating. Whereas the windmill rotor is working, the up and down motion of the rod assemble has got jammed somewhere down inside the boring.
It was decided to replace the pump by lifting all the piples and re-assembling again. We have a spare pump that was brought for our handpump. That had a bigger boring, but would pump water only on one stroke. He had at his disposal Kandan and two ladies. He called for one more helping hand and was prepared to lift the pipes. I wondered how he has gained confidence over a period of time. For such a similar activity, last year we called for a borewell mechanic, plumber and special wrench. Since then I have been insisting on investing on a wrench. Now he has one.
It was 6.30 pm, by when the team has finished dis-assembling all the 12 pipes (10 x 12 = 100 feet). I asked him to call it a day as it would be dark over there. Safety is important.
Today, the team completed the remaining job.I am told the pump is working fine now. He said he fixed only 80 feet of pipes and that is enough as there is enough water. This shortened length would bring more water. Logical !
Next time we need to put a pully atop the tower. So that we can lift the piples by pulling the ropes tied to them. I suggested and we need to try this idea. I am scheduled to visit the farm this month end. Let me see......
It was decided to replace the pump by lifting all the piples and re-assembling again. We have a spare pump that was brought for our handpump. That had a bigger boring, but would pump water only on one stroke. He had at his disposal Kandan and two ladies. He called for one more helping hand and was prepared to lift the pipes. I wondered how he has gained confidence over a period of time. For such a similar activity, last year we called for a borewell mechanic, plumber and special wrench. Since then I have been insisting on investing on a wrench. Now he has one.
It was 6.30 pm, by when the team has finished dis-assembling all the 12 pipes (10 x 12 = 100 feet). I asked him to call it a day as it would be dark over there. Safety is important.
Today, the team completed the remaining job.I am told the pump is working fine now. He said he fixed only 80 feet of pipes and that is enough as there is enough water. This shortened length would bring more water. Logical !
Next time we need to put a pully atop the tower. So that we can lift the piples by pulling the ropes tied to them. I suggested and we need to try this idea. I am scheduled to visit the farm this month end. Let me see......
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