[thackney]

Thanks, I understand the coning effect if you draw too fast relative to movement through the reservoir.

I didn't know if using the timer was an effective way to stay below out of that curve. Sounds like it is.

Sounds like there are several reasons to not have the pump running as someone drives by, while still keeping the well in operation.

[IMR 4350]

You might get more oil if you pump 24/7 and move the hell out of fluid, but the cost of electricity, salt water disposal, and the biggy the cost of wear and tear on the pump, rods, and tubing plus the cost of workover rigs to get pumping again also has to be considered.

You can actually make more profit by pumping less.