Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Koenders Windmill

Hi all;I have a koenders windmill it's 3yr. old.It quit pumping. I guess it's time to change the diapharm.My question is has anyone changed theres.My problem is, I would like to change it without taking down the tower(20') I just wonder if it's doable.

Yes you can change the diaphragn without taking down the tower. Obviously the higher the tower the more difficult it becomes. Make sure you tie down the fan so it is not wanting to turn while you are up there on a ladder. Also tie the head so it will not swivel in a wind gust. Try to get some anti-sieze grease to put on the bolts when you reinsert them so next time they come out easier. While up there make sure that you grease the pivot tube. Now you will learn why I say an electric, rotary vane, air compressor is easier and quicker benchtop maintainence than a windmill. Need a diaphragm and check valves? I have them reasonable.

Thanks for the reply Bill;yes Ill need them parts,I don't know when I,ll get to the job,but let me know how to contact you so I can when the time comes.

jimmy

jimmy s. I sent you an email.

Speaking of windmills. Does anyone have experience in water pumping windmills? I am debating whether to remove the pvc pipe(145ft) and fix the bottom of it for electrical well and run water about 400ft to pond or install a windmill near the pond.
Any suggestions on brands to pump about 3 gal. per minute?

I have an 8' with a 27' tower that has operated flawless for 2 1/2 years.
http://www.aermotorwindmill.com/Index.asp
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What I'm looking for is and "add-on" compressor for aeration. 4 gal min. is all mine will do.

thanks,ahvatsa, I've heard they were the best.

ahvatsa,

Do you happen to know how deep yours is pumping water from?

The reason I ask is I have an old aeromotor windmill that has functioning parts and about a 25 foot tower that was set up over a now defunct shallow, hand dug well.

I'd like to make it operational at a new pond site, but can't find anyone who will drill the well...all the well drillers want to drill a regular household well at depths of 200 feet and that just doesn't seem necessary? Any thoughts?

ML
I believe it is 160'. When I purchased property had an old windmill there but hole was dry. Driller came in and cleaned up, found a little water, but could pump it dry in an hour or so. He suggested "blasting the hole". He loaded a charge, placed it at 140' and it shook for 1/2 a mile! He said prior to blasting this would be a 1 time fix or nothing at all. It has flowed ever since. I had never heard of this but it worked for me. With the drought surprised it is still flowing.

Hey Ahvatsa...
very interesting approach to coaxing out the ground water. I assume that, after the "blast", they went back in and cleaned up the hole...?

Actually they just started pumping and it cleaned itself. My guess is it fracked the formation and allowed the flow back in. The area usually has some water from 100' to 150'. The pool tested enough that if electricity were available he would recommend up to a 3hp pump. I cannot remember the exact #s maybe it was up to 800 gal in an hour with a drop of less than a foot. This well was estimated at 40 years of age and sat dormante for the last 10+ years.
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