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April 27th, 2018, 01:33 PM
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Cost for new jet pump and pressure tank
Has anyone replaced their well pump and pressure tank lately? I just got a quote of $2500 (parts and labour) to do both,which seems excessive. I can buy both for $600~ at Home Depot. Where does 1500+ in labour come from?
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April 27th, 2018 01:33 PM
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April 27th, 2018, 01:53 PM
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$2500 is way excessive. Pump and tank might be better quality than what home depot sells but not enough to justify that price.
I could get you a high end constant pressure system for probably 1500 installed if i did residential and make money. Unless there is something strange going on with the install it shouldn't take more than an hour or two including the time to prime the new pump.
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April 27th, 2018, 02:10 PM
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Thats what I thought. Was just down at the local hardware store and he commented as much.
Hopefully my current pump has enough life left in it to last me a while yet.
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April 27th, 2018, 03:40 PM
#4
That price is way more than excessive? The guy who quoted must be taking you for a sucker? Tell him to hit the road?
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April 27th, 2018, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by
Bushmoose
That price is way more than excessive? The guy who quoted must be taking you for a sucker? Tell him to hit the road?
I dont really blame him, it was a larger company and he just reading from their catalog. I was polite and thanked him for the quote as he did do me a bit of a favour for the other matter I had him in on.
I mean, Im pretty sure I can do this on my own. It doesnt look like rocket science.
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April 27th, 2018, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by
blasted_saber
Has anyone replaced their well pump and pressure tank lately? I just got a quote of $2500 (parts and labour) to do both,which seems excessive. I can buy both for $600~ at Home Depot. Where does 1500+ in labour come from?
WHAAAT? That is ridiculously over priced. Get some multiple quotes and you will have an idea of the price range.
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April 27th, 2018, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by
Jerryklimczuk
WHAAAT? That is ridiculously over priced. Get some multiple quotes and you will have an idea of the price range.
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Ya, when the time comes to actually put one in I'll be shopping around.
I mean, it cant be that hard to actually install one, right? I have basic plumbing knowledge. Im seriously considering just buying them on my own and treating it as a learning experience. Youtube has got me through a lot big chunk of home ownership, lol.
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April 27th, 2018, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by
blasted_saber
Ya, when the time comes to actually put one in I'll be shopping around.
I mean, it cant be that hard to actually install one, right? I have basic plumbing knowledge. Im seriously considering just buying them on my own and treating it as a learning experience. Youtube has got me through a lot big chunk of home ownership, lol.
Lol, if you know how to use tools you will be alright. Just remember to use teflon tape on any threaded joints. Make sure you pay attention to the priming section of the start up, very important.
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April 29th, 2018, 06:00 AM
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if your existing tank isn't that old make sure its not under warranty still. some of the higher end ones come with a decent warranty,could save you some ching
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April 29th, 2018, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by
blasted_saber
Has anyone replaced their well pump and pressure tank lately? I just got a quote of $2500 (parts and labour) to do both,which seems excessive. I can buy both for $600~ at Home Depot. Where does 1500+ in labour come from?
95 per hour to put someone in a truck and on the road plus they have to make money like you and I.
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