Determine the correct pump setting from the driller’s record by taking into account the static water level and the drawdown at the proposed pumping rate. Keep the pump at least five feet from the bottom of a drilled well. SPLICING THE POWER CABLE Follow the instructions enclosed in the cable splicing kit you purchase. DROP PIPE Galvanized pipe is recommended for suspending submersible pumps into the well. Plastic pipe may be used only when observing the plastic pipe manufacturer’s recommendation