Thanks for all the suggestions. I think we will put a thermostat that powers a light outside no matter what we do with the valves. I'm leaning towards the solenoid but am concerned about how long it will last. The light idea made me realize we could put a light that attaches to the well so it...
Didn't think about that, but prolly won't have phone service in it since everyone has a cell phone now a days. Out of curiousity, why can you not have drinking water go through a hydrant?
Our rural community has a 40' x 25' building that was originally builtbeside a baseball field. The baseball field was tore down (lack of use) but thebuilding remains. 4-H and other clubs use it to meet and people get together toplay cards. May be weeks between uses.
Before last winter the...