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I am looking for online sites that teach "how to" repair well pumps and pressure tanks. Or even a site that teaches about basics re a well pump or pressure tank. Does anyone know of a site you like especially a forum type where one could ask questions about pumps and pressure tanks? I am helping a young person collect sites to learn about pumps, pressure tanks, water lines, etc. Even basic learning "how to" sites would help. Thank you
I did try just googling but it keeps showing me businesses selling things.

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Mary Ann Asbill wrote: Does anyone know of a site you like especially a forum type where one could ask questions about pumps and pressure tanks?

Yes. This site.

Permies even has a forum dedicated to wells found here: https://permies.com/f/164/wells-springs

May I suggest starting a new thread there about repair and ask your questions, and those that have something to contribute will likely post a response to assist you. A lot of folks on Permies, myself included, don't have municipal water and rely on a well, and as with anything repairs are eventually needed. I imagine many people on Permies have some kind of first hand experience to share with you about repairing well pumps and pressure tanks.

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Thank you! I did not see the Permies section. Thank you for showing it to me. I do not have a question right now. I am helping a young man who recently took a job where he will be responsible for several wells with a variety of pumps and pressure tanks. He is going to learn about the basics from online sites so he will be better prepared once there is a problem. Thank you.

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Mary Ann, try using duckduckgo.com as your search engine. Google's sole reason for existence is to sell you stuff, so if you're looking for useful information it's a total dud.

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I dont agree Douglass, I use google and perhaps because I dont buy from the adds I may not be hammered by them, but I will look at duckduck

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Thank you for suggestions.

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Hi, Mary Ann

I am assuming we are talking about water wells.

We have a well and we also have worked at several places that used a well as the primary water source.

I believe hands-on experience is the best teacher though I found these that might be helpful:

https://www.davidleroyplumbing.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-well-pumps/

https://www.epa.gov/privatewells/learn-about-private-water-wells

I hope your friend will find something of value here.

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