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Pump System Questions and Answers => Frequently Asked Questions => Topic started by: jzimmer238 on August 03, 2017, 04:41:49 PM

Title: Pump Case Pressure
Post by: jzimmer238 on August 03, 2017, 04:41:49 PM
I have a CSV1A with a bypass of 3 GPM set to 65 PSI. The pump is a Goulds 18GS30. The pressure switch is set at 50/70 and the tank is 86 gal. The pump curve shows 0 GPM at 600 TDH or about 3 gallons at about 585' TDH. The static water level is 262'. The pipe from the pump is 1.25 schedule 80 PVC with a rating of 260 PSI stamped on the side. I understand the pressure at the CSV would be (585-262)/2.31=139.8 PSI. Is the pressure at the pump case 585/2.31=253 PSI because the weight of the 262' of water?  If this is correct is it safe to operate the pipe at that pressure?
Title: Re: Pump Case Pressure
Post by: Cary Austin on August 04, 2017, 08:56:43 AM
Yes it will be fine.  You are not even at the max pressure rating for the pipe, and pipe has a burst pressre 2 to 5 times the rated pressure.
Title: Re: Pump Case Pressure
Post by: marin on October 10, 2017, 12:12:26 PM
very nice