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Pump System Questions and Answers => Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls => Topic started by: Thronk on February 11, 2026, 08:48:44 PM

Title: Determining back pressure with Psidekick
Post by: Thronk on February 11, 2026, 08:48:44 PM

I purchased the psidekick based off my well report (not installed yet), seems like it meets the parameters allowed as long as I understood my report.

Now I didn’t think about back pressure and the piping/fittings I have and whether the rating is exceeded. Can I determine back pressure with the information in my report? I started to get concerned since the brass barbed fitting I’m going to use in the black underground cresline pipe is rated for 100 PSI. Will try to see if I can make out the cresline rating on the pipe.

Appreciate any help in advance.

Edit: incoming supply pipe is 100 PSI rated as well, can’t find specs on the pump, not under the well cap. Installed in 1990, location is Maryland.

Title: Re: Determining back pressure with Psidekick
Post by: Cary Austin on February 12, 2026, 07:07:07 PM

That is actually a pretty good well record.  It shows a 7 GPM, 3/4HP with a static of 175'.  100 PSI pipe is very low rated pipe but, I calculate the back pressure at only 97 PSI.