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Frequently Asked Questions / Re: Issues after replace tank and switch

« Last post by ross on December 01, 2025, 11:28:10 AM »

Thanks for your response. The tank is the same size (4.4 gallon). I'll follow your suggestion and shut off the valve and see what the readings are. Yesterday, it didn't drop to 20, just to 40 and then the pump kicked on but again wouldn't shut off after 10 minutes even though no water was demanded. I also did a fairly thorough check for any leaks around the whole system and didn't find anything. There didn't seem to be a problem with the system going off and suggesting a leak before the changeout of equipment so I kind of doubt that's a problem. I'll call if needed--thanks for your help.

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Frequently Asked Questions / Re: Issues after replace tank and switch

« Last post by Cary Austin on December 01, 2025, 08:44:26 AM »

Hello,

I don't think you needed the pressure switch with the lever. I would get one without personally. Is the tank the same small size?

The test I would do is when you are at 50psi wanting the pump to build to 60psi, close the main shutoff valve so we know everything is off. Have you tried this? It holding 50psi makes me think water is still flowing through the CSV and it is holding 50psi.

The pressure dropping to 20psi after you manually turn pump off makes me think water is going somewhere too or it would stay at 50psi then.

I wouldn't adjust the CSV. The settings do not change if they worked before. If you see leakage from the CSV at all let me know...

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Frequently Asked Questions / Issues after replace tank and switch

« Last post by ross on November 30, 2025, 11:59:37 AM »

I have had a sidekick PK1A set up since 2014 and it has worked well for us. When our pump began to cycle on/off recently, I checked the tank and determined that it was water logged (water came out of Schrader valve). I replaced the tank and decided to replace the pressure switch at the same time since it had failed to go on a few times and would be fixed by taping on the box. I also replaced the pressure gauge. The 40/60 pressure switch I installed has a manual switch (the previous one did not). After installing the parts, the system pumps water to house at around 50psi on pressure gauge but does not shut off when I stop running water. It will runs for 4-5 minutes then I turn it off manually. The pressure gauge then drops to around 20 and never starts up unless I manually start it with the pressure switch.  I didn't do anything with the cycle stop and am wondering if that needs adjusting and whether I made a mistake in my choice of pressure switch. Any thoughts?

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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Re: Correct CSV for my well

« Last post by Cary Austin on October 04, 2025, 07:11:23 AM »

Yep

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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Correct CSV for my well

« Last post by cruisinforgold on October 02, 2025, 12:41:30 PM »

Cary - you answered some questions on TerryLove forum in diagnosing my well and pump issues.

I'm installing the new pump this weekend and I ordered the CSV1A to install after the pump is up and running.

Just want to confirm I've actually got the correct CSV and my install will be ok.

Well Info:
57 ft Static water to ground level
~400ft well with 60 GPM measured at 315ft
not sure what pump is currently in well
about 7-8ft elevation from ground level to basement pressure tank
Supports all household needs and lawn/garden irrigation in the summer months

Installing 10SQ07-240 on approx 265ft of 1in poly pipe 200psi and a flow inducer sleeve
40/60psi pressure switch with existing Wellxtrol 202

Will this CSV with pump depth and pipe pressure be ok?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

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Applications / Re: Request: Assistance w/ Old Pumptec Pressure Tank Based System

« Last post by Cary Austin on August 24, 2025, 07:40:10 AM »

The 115v booster pump will not work with a 230v Cycle Sensor. So, the only option for dry run protection is the lower float switch.

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Applications / Re: Request: Assistance w/ Old Pumptec Pressure Tank Based System

« Last post by Gerry S. on August 22, 2025, 04:49:27 PM »

Thank you.  Just ordered a 50/70 PK1A PSIDE-KICK 10 Gallon and two Cycle Censors.  Looking forward to trying out the CSV!

Question, I've decided to use a 1/2 hp 115v cistern pump instead of a booster as this is in a garage and would like to minimize sound. Would it be ok to add a normally open float switch to the CycleStop Valve pressure switch for the cistern pump to shutoff in case of a dry run condition in the water tank?  Not sure if the float switch may interfere with the Cycle Censor connected to the cistern pump.

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Applications / Re: Request: Assistance w/ Old Pumptec Pressure Tank Based System

« Last post by Cary Austin on August 18, 2025, 11:15:02 AM »

Sorry for the delay.  You are on the right track.  But the 10 gallon tank is for the higher pressure needed for the extra floor.  So, instead of 40/60 with the CSV at 50, I would set the switch for 50/70 and set the CSV at 60.  The J5SH only does 4.8 GPM at 60 PSI and 7.7 GPM as the demand increases and the pressure drops to 50 PSI.  The next step up that will work at 50/70 is the J15S.

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Applications / Re: Request: Assistance w/ Old Pumptec Pressure Tank Based System

« Last post by Gerry S. on August 14, 2025, 08:21:06 PM »

I am guessing you have a 10 GPM series 1.5HP.  If so, with static at 174' you will have about 170 PSI back pressure on the CSV.  You will need the CSV1A, which will work with your 80 gallon size tank.  Just needs to be adjust to keep tank fill time to about 3 minutes.  The Cycle Sensor will also work with the CSV and protect your pump from running dry.  The Cycle Sensor can stay on the well pump after you get a storage tank and booster pump.  But the CSV1A with your pressure tank and switch can be moved to control the booster pump.

Extremely helpful, and I appreciate the time taken to provide the help above!

Prefer to get rid of the 85g pressure tank right away taking up space. That is, until we get around to the larger cistern style setup.  In the meantime aiming for: a 10 gallon PK1A PSIDE-KICK setup with a 165 gallon garage storage tank (in place of the 85g pressure tank). The reason for 10 gallon is to maintain pressure to second floor of a two story house and a separate two story garage/apartment- on top of the irrigation mentioned above.

Do these parts (and diagram found online) seem on par?

• Custom PK1A PSIDE-KICK Pressure Tank Kit - 10 gallon / Standard pressure switch. Valve setting: 50
• Well pump: CS1PH1-2HP230V CYCLE SENSOR w/ NEMA ENCLOSURE (wired to a submersible 1.5HP 10gpm pump)
• Booster pump: A second CS1PH1-2HP230V CYCLE SENSOR w/ NEMA ENCLOSURE  (wired to Goulds J5SH Shallow Well Jet Pump - 83 PSI Max)

Note: haven't purchased a booster pump yet but the J5SH can provide 11.5 GPM (1/2 HP), and per a pressure tank test today, it took 125 seconds to fill the pressure tank so doing about ~12gpm.

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Applications / Re: Request: Assistance w/ Old Pumptec Pressure Tank Based System

« Last post by Cary Austin on August 10, 2025, 08:02:13 PM »

CSV with well pump.