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by Smokey_Joe_65
Mon Jun 23, 2025 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: 7/16" rod guides have been delivered...
Replies: 1
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7/16" rod guides have been delivered...

Just a follow up to my previous post on 7/16" rod guides. The order I sent off to get print has arrived... I think they'll work just fine.
by Smokey_Joe_65
Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Advice on 7/16" rod guides & 1-1/2" PVC drop pipe
Replies: 3
Views: 178

Re: Advice on 7/16" rod guides & 1-1/2" PVC drop pipe

Thanks for the info (and the PM) windybob... I should receive the guides by end of week or first thing next week. They were designed for 1-1/2" pipe so they'll fit. Time will tell if the material I choose will hold up!
by Smokey_Joe_65
Mon Jun 16, 2025 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Advice on 7/16" rod guides & 1-1/2" PVC drop pipe
Replies: 3
Views: 178

Advice on 7/16" rod guides & 1-1/2" PVC drop pipe

Good day folks. Great forum y'all have here and a first time poster. :D

I am in the process of reworking the pump head and drop pipes on my windmill. The well itself is a shallow well with only 60 feet of drop pipe with the last 15 feet or so of that below the water table. Back in the day we used ...