Can You Retrieve a Broken Well Pipe Without Pulling the Entire System?
Dealing with a broken well pipe is one of the most frustrating challenges a well owner can face. Traditionally, fixing a broken well pipe meant pulling the entire system—a costly and time-consuming task. But thanks to innovative tools like TheFetch, there’s now a much easier way to retrieve a broken well pipe without removing the entire setup.
What Causes a Broken Well Pipe?
A broken well pipe can occur for several reasons. Over time, pipes can become brittle due to corrosion, pressure buildup, or shifting earth around the well casing. If you have an older system made of galvanized steel or aging PVC, the likelihood of a broken well pipe increases. Freezing temperatures, high water pressure, or improper installation can also contribute to unexpected breakage.
Why Pulling the Whole System Isn’t Ideal
When you’re dealing with a broken well pipe, pulling the entire well system means bringing up hundreds of feet of pipe, possibly a pump, wiring, and other components. This process is not only labor-intensive—it often requires expensive equipment and professional help.
For rural homeowners, DIYers, or small-scale well operators, this simply isn’t practical. That’s why a solution that allows you to recover a broken well pipe directly from the casing is a game-changer.
TheFetch: A Smarter Way to Retrieve a Broken Well Pipe
TheFetch by Dapalco is a deep well pipe retrieval tool designed to grab and lift a broken well pipe from inside the casing. Whether you're dealing with Schedule 40 PVC, poly, copper, or galvanized steel, TheFetch offers specific models to suit your setup—no crane or full system teardown required.
Depending on your pipe and casing diameter, and whether there’s a coupling involved, TheFetch can latch onto the broken well pipe securely, helping you remove it with minimal disruption. It’s a Made-in-USA tool trusted since 2010 and used in well systems around the world.
Benefits of Using TheFetch
No full teardown – You can retrieve a broken well pipe without dismantling the entire system.
Versatility – Works with multiple pipe materials and casing sizes.
Cost-effective – Saves you thousands in labor and equipment.
DIY-friendly – Many well owners have successfully used TheFetch on their own.
If you’re unsure which tool works for your specific setup, TheFetch website provides a helpful tool guide, examples, and a form to assist with sizing and compatibility.
Is It Right for Your Situation?
If your well pipe has broken off underground but the rest of the system is intact, using TheFetch is often the best option. Whether the pipe broke above or below a coupling, or you’re unsure how deep it is, you can still retrieve a broken well pipe with the right tool.
Instead of pulling hundreds of feet of equipment, choose the tool designed for the job. A broken well pipe doesn’t have to mean a full-scale well overhaul.
Contact TheFetch team today to find the perfect retrieval solution for your well system.
