WellHose is a heavy-duty, lay-flat drop pipe designed for submersible well pumps. It's a great option for private well owners, homesteaders, farmers, and anyone responsible for wells in remote or hard-to-reach locations. If you're planning to install or replace a pump yourself, it can also eliminate much of the hassle that comes with traditional rigid drop pipe.

Is WellHose Right for You?

One of the questions we get asked most often is whether WellHose is worth considering for a new installation or when replacing existing drop pipe. The answer usually depends on your situation. Before recommending anything, we like to understand the well depth, the location, and whether you're planning to do the work yourself or hire a pump contractor.

For most homeowners with a relatively shallow well who want to handle the job on their own, we almost always recommend WellHose. In our experience, it's one of the easiest systems available to work with. Because the hose is lightweight and flexible, installing or pulling a pump can often be done by one person instead of needing a full crew and specialized equipment. While the initial cost may be a little higher than conventional drop pipe, many owners recover that difference over the life of the well through lower maintenance and service costs.

When WellHose Makes the Most Sense

Wells Inside Buildings

We recommend WellHose whenever the well is located inside a building, such as a well house, garage, or shop. Traditional rigid drop pipe comes in 20-foot sections, which can make servicing the pump a real challenge when you don't have enough overhead clearance.

A few years ago, we worked with a customer who had exactly that problem. He had purchased a property where the well was located inside his shop. When the pump failed, he realized he would have to remove sections of the roof just to pull the old pipe out. His well was about 310 feet deep, so this wasn't going to be a quick or easy job.

We talked through the pros and cons of several options, and he decided to install WellHose along with the optional casing roller. A few days later he called to tell us how smoothly everything had gone. In fact, he accidentally wired the pump incorrectly the first time and had to pull it back out to fix it — and even then, he was able to do the entire job himself without tearing into his roof or calling in a pump truck. That's the kind of situation where a flexible drop pipe really proves its value.

Remote Properties

If your well is in the woods, on a mountain, or somewhere a large pump truck can't easily reach, transporting a roll of flexible hose is much simpler than hauling rigid pipe and heavy equipment.

Off-Grid Homes and Homesteads

Many off-grid property owners prefer equipment they can install and maintain themselves. WellHose fits that approach, especially when paired with solar-powered pumping systems.

Agricultural Operations

Farms that regularly pull irrigation pumps for cleaning or maintenance can save a significant amount of time and labor by using a flexible drop pipe instead of rigid sections.

Benefits of WellHose

• Easy to handle — The hose rolls up for transport and storage, making installation and pump retrieval much easier than working with rigid pipe.
• One continuous length — Unlike PVC or steel systems that rely on multiple threaded or glued joints, WellHose runs from the pump to the well seal in a single piece, eliminating numerous connection points.
• Resists mineral buildup — The hose flexes slightly as the pump cycles, which can help reduce mineral deposits compared with rigid pipe that remains stationary.
• Corrosion resistant — The synthetic construction won't rust like galvanized steel and isn't susceptible to the corrosion issues associated with metal pipe.
• Smooth water flow — The hose's interior provides a consistent flow path without the restrictions that can occur at multiple pipe joints.
• Easy to transport — Long lengths of WellHose can be shipped on a single pallet, making it practical for remote locations where heavy equipment is difficult or expensive to bring in.

WellHose vs. Traditional Drop Pipe

Shop WellHose Products

R.C. Worst & Company carries the full line of Hose Solutions WellHose products:

• WellHose 1.25" Drop Pipe (Price Per Foot)
• WellHose Casing Roller
• WellHose Centralizer Kit
• WellHose Fittings for End of Drop Pipe

Final Thoughts

If you're replacing a well pump yourself or your well is located somewhere that's difficult to access, WellHose is definitely worth considering. It can make installation and future maintenance much simpler while reducing the need for expensive service equipment. For many well owners — especially those who value being able to do the work themselves — that convenience can translate into significant savings over the life of the well.

If your application calls for a heavier-duty flexible riser, Hose Solutions also offers the Boreline FlexiRiser, which may be a better fit depending on your well depth and operating conditions.

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