Ginger Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Anyone know the approximate cost? I suspect I may be getting ripped off. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 A good submersible pump, with associated pressure tank and controls, will not be cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I was quoted around 5000 pesos? Does that seem OK? He's about to show up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I already have the pressure tank, etc. I think the pump died though & the pressure tank is new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 It sounds reasonable. Ten years ago, a new tank, controls, submersible pump, wiring and plumbing installation was about $7,000 pesos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Oh, good. The best news is that it's the switch on the pressure tank that needs replacing. This guy is great & comes immediately but he has fudged a bit on the receipt he gave me for the pressure tank he installed. Thanks so much. I never have an idea on the costs of this kind of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 If it is just the pressure control switch, it should be about $350 installed. I just did the same in October. Add a little for the change in the exchange rate, and $400-$500 pesos is about all it should cost. Not $5000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 No, if it was the pump it would be 5000 pesos according to him but he said 500 for the switch for the pressure tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 You are ok, then. The new switch will make the pump, and you, happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercasa Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 I had a pressure system installed, tank under 1,000 pesos, new 1.5hp pump under 3,000 and installation under 1,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrall Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 I bought a 1/2 HP 220V submersible pump at Garcia's bombas down the street from the Hotel Monte Carlo in Chapala for $5,000 pesos. A 40 gallon fiberglass pressure tank cost me $4,200. Added a pressure switch for $800 and an electrical switch to prevent the pump from burning up should there be no water for another $1,000 pesos. The 1/2 HP submersible provides enough push to deliver water to a second story living area. The owner could have easily sold me a more expensive 3/4 HP pump but he was convinced the 1/2 would be fine. He's very knowledgeable and honest and actually has inventory in the store. No waiting for a delivery from Guadalajara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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