Well System Components: Torque Arrestors

Torque arrestor are used with submersible pumps.  They are installed on the drop piping.  This very simple device provides protection for the well pipe.  Made of rubber, it slides over the well pipe, then the torque arrestor is compressed by pushing the two ends of the device toward each other, which makes the rubber expand out.  When the rubber protector is at the proper diameter, a installer then tightens clamps on each end of the torque arrestor.

When a well pipe is installed in a drilled well, the torque arrestor keeps the pump from bouncing into the well casing as the pump starts and stops.  This prevents potential damage on the the pump and piping.  Torque arrestors are not required but, they are strongly encouraged to increase the life of a well.

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