Originally posted by Bender:
Cecil, have you tried to run your well through the winter. I would think if you could maintain warmer temps through the winter, it would allow a longer growing season.
I also hit a drain tile that goes down into a farmed valley with a little creek at the bottom. I elbowed it up to allow the pond to fill, but maybe I could use that to drain the extra water. My only concern is that I would flood the farmer�s field. Anyone familiar with the capacity of drainage tile?
No, I won't run the well through the winter as that's an extra $500.00 in electical costs, and I honestly don't think the amount of flow could keep the water warm enough in winter to justify the cost. I could also have problems with ice clogging up the highway drainage ditch I ultimately flow into, and that could get me into hot water -- not to mention potentially overflowing onto the highway and causing accidents.
My fish grow so rapidly the rest of the year anyway it I just couldn't justify it.
What is the diameter of the tile and how deep is it?
