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by windybob
Thu Mar 20, 2025 8:30 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: Well rod guides
Replies: 2
Views: 357

Re: Well rod guides

no, If I would have known, I would have kept one from long time ago. There are a couple of guys working with me on it. One is Alan. They are much like the 5/8 guides for the 2 inch pipe, only smaller.
by windybob
Thu Mar 20, 2025 7:54 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: sucker rod guides
Replies: 7
Views: 2307

Re: sucker rod guides

They are made from plastic, urethane, pvc, etc.
by windybob
Thu Mar 20, 2025 7:49 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 11
Views: 3881

Re: Introduction

my neighbor has an offset well. Good planning will also help to keep it from freezing in the winter.
by windybob
Wed Mar 19, 2025 12:10 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: windmill Piles in CO
Replies: 3
Views: 715

Re: windmill Piles in CO

I remember Bill. Dang. sure getting tired of seeing many of the people I know passing. Just lost several others here locally.
by windybob
Wed Mar 19, 2025 10:40 am
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: Well rod guides
Replies: 2
Views: 357

Well rod guides

If any well service folks out there have run into the issue of needing rod guides for 7/16 sucker rods inside 1 1/4 PVC pipe ( to keep the rod off the pipe wall) then please either call or email Alan Nix of Nix Mfg in Texas, and let him know if you are interested. He will need to make a mold, (VERY ...
by windybob
Wed Mar 19, 2025 10:23 am
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: sucker rod guides
Replies: 7
Views: 2307

Re: sucker rod guides

Hey jerry. Alan nix called me and we discussed guides at length. He's going to see what it takes to make them up, as he does not have those. However I know that making a mold is VERY expensive. I told him that you would certainly buy 500,000 of them if he can make them. Of course I will buy 25 ...
by windybob
Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:05 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 11
Views: 3881

Re: Introduction

Those are notorious for the front hub going bad and losing the wheel. Made in 7, 8, 10 ft, probably more. Don't know if they made a 5 footer at the moment. WIndwheel scientifically designed in a wind tunnel, and patented, for what it's worth. Fairly common mill. introduced in 1937. I believe it was ...
by windybob
Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:14 pm
Forum: Name That Part (or Windmill or Tower)
Topic: Need Help Identifying
Replies: 35
Views: 5833

Re: Need Help Identifying

The green book should be able to isolate the year it came out.
by windybob
Sat Mar 15, 2025 1:15 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: sucker rod guides
Replies: 7
Views: 2307

Re: sucker rod guides

Thanks guys
by windybob
Thu Mar 13, 2025 12:01 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: sucker rod guides
Replies: 7
Views: 2307

sucker rod guides

Where can I get rod guides for 7/16 galvanized rod, that is used inside pvc sch 80 1 1/4 drop pipe? I've searched and searched. If you know for sure who has them, let me know. Thanks! ( no need to tell where to search, just say who has them for sure.)