Complete Well Pump Setup: How to Wire, Pipe, and Drop a Submersible Pump for Beginners

In today's video, we are bringing you along a guided, step-by-step tutorial of installing a submersible well pump, demoed by our engineer here at RPS, Andrew. This easy, beginner friendly demonstration covers everything from how to splice your wire, prep your poly pipe, thread your plumbing fittings for a watertight seal, and drop your submersible pump. Instantly get matched with the perfect pump for your water needs! Check out our Pump Sizing Wizard: https://sizing.rpswaterpumps.com/ Or give us a call today, and our friendly customer support team will guide you to the best model that fits your water needs. (855)-374-4405 Timestamps: 00:00 How to Install a Submersible Well Pump at Home 1:01 How to Make a Waterproof Wire Splice 3:00 Connecting Submersible Pump End to Motor 6:24 Installing Stainless Steel Cable Protectors & Wire Sheaths 8:08 Why Check Valves & Watertight Seals Are Critical for Well Pumps 11:34 How to Plumb Your Well Pump Fittings 13:11 Pro Tip: Soften Poly Pipe with a Torch for Easier Well Pump Connections 14:35 Attaching Poly Pipe to a Submersible Well Pump 16:16 How to Tie a Safety Rope to Your Pump 17:10 Well Seal Assembly: Threaded Nipples & Top-of-Well Plumbing 22:00 How to Tape & Align Electrical Wire to Well Drop Pipe 24:18 Our Submersible Well Pump History 25:25 Securing the Safety Rope & Avoiding Tangled Wires 26:24 How to Drop Your Submersible Well Pump Down the Well 27:40 Submersible Well Pump Installation Complete – Final Results Shop all well pumps: https://www.rpswaterpumps.com/ RPS Water Pumps is an 100% USA-based company that offers reliable, DIY-friendly submersible water pumps, booster pumps, aerators, and well plumbing kits and supplies for your water independence.