Simmons 1695 Malleable Pt. Well Drive Cap, 1-1/4 In

I was spectacle of purchasing this cap because of the breakage rate, but I gave it a chance. Used this cap to drive a 30’ well and it worked great. I would purchase again.

Piece of junk, tightened completely, beat on it squarely for30 seconds and its internal threads stripped leaving it stuck on the pipe, also to fat for my fence post driver. Don't waste your time or money

Make SURE you check every half dozen sledge hammer blows for tightness. It frequently comes loose and if you continue to hit it while loose it destroys the threads of course. Not a product flaw. Otherwise works great for hammering in pipe for a sand point well.

The Simmons 1695 Malleable Point Well Drive Cap is a robust and reliable component designed for use in well installations. Its 1-1/4 inch size is versatile and compatible with various applications, ensuring a secure fit. Constructed from high-quality malleable iron, this drive cap is built to endure rigorous use. It takes a beating without compromising its integrity, demonstrating impressive resilience when subjected to heavy impacts from tools such as sledgehammers or picket pounders. This durability makes it a trusted choice for professionals in the field who require reliable performance under tough conditions. In summary, the Simmons 1695 Malleable Point Well Drive Cap is a durable and dependable product that can withstand significant physical stress. It is an excellent investment for anyone looking for a high-quality drive cap that performs effectively in demanding environments.

Setup & easy to use. Best use is sugar sand soil. Meaning soil that’s good for growing watermelons.

5 stars all the way

Cracked after a few hits. Garbage.

Excellent product. Better than expected.

Works as stated

Stripped all the threads on the pipe and became fused with the pipe to the point where it needs to be sawn off. Will most likely hammer a coupling or the piece of broken pipe instead to drive it down. Need to figure out how to pull the sand point and 5 feet of pipe that is already driven into the ground.

Good

Fell apart after 10 swings of the hammer. I tightened it down to the 1 1/4" pipe to ensure it was seated properly, then after hitting it with a 4lb mallet (a light weight sledge hammer) it broke in two pieces, and wrecked the threads of the 3' pipe I had it attached to. I just ended up using the 3' piece of pipe as the driving point since it was already ruined.