Pitless Adapter O Ring Replacement

After it is threaded into the adapter you pull on a cable to release the adapter and pull up on the pipe.

Pitless adapter o ring replacement.

I m hoping the pipe is cracked or the part of the adapter attached to the pipe has a bad o ring. Pitless adapter o ring submersible well pump pressure tank. I ve helped replace a well pump before so i m familiar with the process of pulling it up and i should only have to pull it up about 4 feet. A single o ring makes a compression seal between the two mating parts ensuring a leak free connection.

I am only familiar with the monitor brand pitless and it uses a rubber o ring. The most common application for slide pitless adapters is for submersible pumps. To remove this type you need a 1 pipe with a t at the top long enough to reach down to the adapter. This pitless adapter has a brass body with buna n o rings and gaskets and meets federal low lead regulations.

Campbell or 28t o ring 2 male pitless adapter. This is the o ring you find between the 2 halves of the adapter. Worst case is it s on the part exiting the well. The adapter includes two pieces that slide together to create a water tight seal allowing the pump to be removed from the well for service without digging the horizontal run of pipe.