Located in Durango, Colorado we are your #1 source to the best services and quality products for all your residential or commercial water well and pump needs! As an industry leader, we offer vast product lines, knowledge of the newest technology available and over 20 years of experience, you can’'t go wrong choosing Yates Well and Pump Service!
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Our philosophy is simple: Do the best work in the business period "so we can put our name on it". You can be rest assured if our name is on it, the job was done right the first time, using the best products in the industry, and that the quality of the workmanship and customer service is second to none in the business, we take pride in what we do!!
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Excellent customer service and strong client relationships are as important to us as our well and pump expertise, all are needed to get the job done right, in a timely manner and in a way that meets the clients needs. At the end of the day we both want the same thing "something we're proud of".
We pride ourselves as being a leading cutting edge company by always furthering our knowledge with the latest products and technology available to provide you the customer with the best, most efficient system possible!
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We carry a vast selection of products, so if there is something you need, we can get it, just contact us!
We carry a full line of water well supplies and accessories including Franklin Electric, Schaefer, Goulds, and Berkeley pumps, Lorentz Solar Pumps, Flexcon Pressure Tanks and Water-Right water treatment systems just to name a few. We also carry a large line of irrigation products such as Hunter, Rainbird and Irritrol for all your irrigation needs. Yates Well and Pump Service can help with the installation or provide the parts and supplies for the do it yourself person, no order is too big or too small from pressure switches to storage tanks, we are here to help! Call us or send us an email to get a free estimate today!
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Yates Well and Pump Service, LLC is proud to carry Franklin pumps, motors, and drives. Franklin Electric has been leading the industry in manufacturing submersible motors and controls since 1950. Their newly added 4" , 6", and centrifugal pump lines promise to have the quality and reliability you have come to know from Franklin. Franklin is also leading the industry in constant pressure. Franklin has added many drive models to their line to fit almost every application for constant pressure. (Click here to learn the benefits of having a constant pressure system!)
Since 1848, Goulds Pumps has been a leader in the manufacturing and marketing of high-quality pumps for a variety of applications. Goulds offers a wide range of water systems products, including state-of-the-art submersible and jet pumps and special use pumps for the home water well industry.
Berkeley, a company owned by Sta-Rite, manufactures a full line of submersible turbines ranging from 50 GPM up to 2200 GPM. They also offer a complete line of centrifugal pumps in about every configuration imaginable, ranging from 20 GPM up to 5400 GPM. Berkeley is known world-wide with their product line and the Berkeley-Orange can be spotted in water-handling environments across North America.
Berkeley Pumps also produces a 4" Submersible Pump Line with a Franklin Motor. These 4" pumps have a range of 5 to 70 gallons per minute with shut off heads up to 1950 feet!
LORENTZ is specialized in solar-operated pump systems and considered one of the leading manufacturers in the field. LORENTZ provides solar water pump systems, solar tracking systems and photovoltaic modules as well as all related hydraulic and electronic components.
Flexcon Industries is a leading manufacturer of pre-pressurized diaphragm expansion tanks for water well, water pressure boosting, reverse osmosis, heating, and thermal applications and is the second largest producer of diaphragm tanks in the Western Hemisphere.
Flexcon’s unique Flow-Thru technology has revolutionized the pressure tank applications for VFD constant pressure systems by continually refreshing the water in the tank, which normally does not happen in low flow applications.
Yates Well and Pump Service, LLC carries the full line of Water-Right water treatment products. Since beginning in 1963, Water-Right's mission has focused extensively on treating problem water. That mission has continually driven the Water-Right team to think beyond conventional materials and equipment. As a result, Water-Right has secured a reputation as an innovative and dynamic manufacturer of highly effective water treatment solutions, –solutions to which no other manufacturer in the industry can compare.
If you are experiencing well or pump problems or if you just have a question, Yates Well and Pump Service is here to help! Just give us a call!
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These simple steps will help protect your system and investment:
Wells tapping ground water resources can provide drinking water of the highest quality. Owning a private household-supply water well allows homeowners to control their own water supply. Ownership also comes with the responsibility of keeping the water well in good working order.
Why Is a Checkup Important?
A properly constructed and maintained household-supply well will provide you with many years of quality service. The National Ground Water Association recommends routine annual maintenance checks to ensure the proper operation of the well and prolong its years of service, as well as monitor the water quality.
What Does a Checkup Involve?
A licensed and/or certified water well contractor should conduct your routine well checkup.
Your checkup should include:
* A flow test to determine system output, along with a check of the water level before and during pumping (if possible), pump motor performance (check amp load, grounding, and line voltage), and pressure tank and pressure switch contact.
* An inspection of well equipment to assure that it is sanitary and meets local code requirements.
* A test of your water for coliform bacteria and nitrates, and anything else of local concern. Other typical additional tests are those for iron, manganese, water hardness, sulfides, and other water constituents that cause problems with plumbing, staining, water appearance, and odor. Changes in these constituents also may indicate changes in your well or local groundwater. Additional tests may be recommended if water appears cloudy or oily, if bacterial growth is visible on fixtures, or water treatment devices are not working as they should. Check with your water well contractor, state department of natural resources, or local health department for information on local water quality issues.
* A concise, clear, written report should be delivered to you following the checkup that explains results and recommendations, and includes all laboratory and other test results.
A drilled well consists of a hole bored into the ground, with the upper part being lined with casing. The casing prevents the collapse of the borehole walls and (with a drive shoe or grout seal) prevents surface or subsurface contaminants from entering the water supply. The casing also provides a housing for a pumping mechanism and for the pipe that moves water from the pump to the surface.
The quality of materials used in well construction is an important factor. Casing must meet certain specifications, since substandard pipe does not have sufficient strength to withstand driving without potential damage to the joints. Such damage may allow shallow or surface water to enter the well.
The casing must also have a drive shoe attached to the bottom to prevent damage during driving and to make a good seal with the formation. In some applications, a grout seal of cement or bentonite may also be recommended to prevent contamination.
Below the casing, the lower portion of the borehole is the intake through which water enters the well. The intake may be an open hole in solid bedrock or it may be screened and gravel-packed, depending upon the geologic conditions.
Once the well is completed, it is bailed or pumped to develop the well and determine the yield. Many areas need further work after drilling to remove fine material remaining from the drilling process so that water can more readily enter the well. Possible development methods include compressed air (blowing), bailing, jetting, surging, or pumping. The quantity of water (yield test) is usually measured during development. The minimum test time is one hour.
After proper disinfection, the well is capped to provide sanitary protection until it is hooked into the customer’s system. Well caps require an air vent. The purpose of the vent is to equalize the air pressure between the inside of the casing and the atmosphere, and to release unpleasant or explosive lighter-than-air gases. If such gases are present and the well is enclosed in a building or confined space, the air vent should always be extended to the outside atmosphere. The vent pipe must be shielded and screened to prevent the entry of foreign material such as insects into the well.
If drilling produces poor quality water, the water can be sealed off. One method is to install additional casing or liner inside the original casing and grout it into place. If the water quality remains unsatisfactory, or if construction defects cannot be remedied, the well must be abandoned and completely sealed to prevent cross-contamination between sites.
A private water well is one of the best sources of water for your home, but it may not be the best source of water pressure. Homes with conventional private wells often experience inadequate or low water pressure for many reasons: low well levels, increased water usage, home addition or a new irrigation system. No matter what the cause, fluctuating water pressure and flow can disrupt the way your home works.
Private well systems are set up to run at a certain pressure per square inch (psi), which is typically 40 to 60 psi. The pump in your well is set to run at one speed, keeping the pressure in your tank at either 40 psi or 60 psi. When the pressure in your tank reaches 40 psi the pump starts and pumps water until the pressure reaches 60 psi and shuts off. As your family uses water in your home the pressure drops, and when the tank reaches 40 psi the pump starts again. When you use multiple water sources at once, like the shower and washing machine, water pressure drops quickly, causing your shower to sputter, washer to fill slowly and water flow to diminish.
City/Municipal System
Homes served by city or municipal water systems receive their water from water lines that run through the city connected to the water tower. Water pressure may vary for homes with city water due to old infrastructure in the city system or being located a long distance from the main water line. No matter what the cause, fluctuating water pressure and flow can disrupt the way your home works.
Constant Pressure System
Variable frequency technology has allowed us to vastly improve your home water system by virtually eliminating pressure fluctuations. Franklin constant pressure systems use this technology to provide a never-ending supply of constant pressure for your home, allowing your water to do more for you.
Franklin Electric's constant pressure systems, the SubDrive family, change the speed of the pump to meet the demand for water, while keeping pressure constant throughout the system.
SubDrive systems use a pressure sensor to detect water pressure, send a signal to the controller and regulate the speed of the pump. Instead of turning on and off when pressure tanks read a certain psi (generally 40 or 60), Franklin's constant pressure system keeps your tank at one pressure level, providing your home with a never ending steady flow of water.
In a constant pressure system when water demand increases, pump speed increases and when water demand decreases, the pump speed will decrease. To maintain pressure in the most efficient way possible the pump only runs as much as necessary to meet demand. Also, Franklin constant pressure systems do not require large tanks for storage; smaller and lighter tanks can be used and even mounted off the floor, saving space.
To learn more about the benefits of constant pressure click here.
Yates Well and Pump Service is a member of National Groundwater Association ( NGWA ) and proud to have earned a Certified Pump Installer (CPI) designation through the NGWA. The NGWA is dedicated to helping the professionals in the industry and the protection of groundwater.
The Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR), also known as the Office of the State Engineer, administers water rights and issues water well permits.
Yates Well and Pump Service is also a proud member of Colorado Water Well Contractors Association (CWWCA). The objective of the CWWCA is to assist, promote, encourage, and support the interests and welfare of the water well industry in the State of Colorado.
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Yates Well and Pump Service, LLC
Dustin Yates, Owner
P.O. BOX 3094
Durango, CO 81302
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