I bought a home which is on a shared well which serves four houses. The well is 200 feet deep. Yesterday we had to replace the 22 year old pump that had been serving all four properties. (It was a Gould 3/4 hp pump with a Franklin motor, if that matters) The well guy replaced the old pump with another Gould, but he only had a 1 hp, also with a Franklin motor. When we were pulling the pipe, it seemed as if the water level began about 60 feet into the well, judging from the stuff on the outside of the pipe. The tank that has been in place for the 22 years is a 40 gallon I believe the well guy said.
He suggests a bigger tank, or even two tanks to keep the pump from having to cycle on and off so much. I have done enough research to understand why that is desirable, and of course, I agree. However, in my research about tanks, I came across information about cycle stop valves, and it seems to me that it might actually be in our best interests to get one larger tank and a CSV instead of just two larger tanks.
Our well guy did not mention CSVs at all, and I do not know if he is aware of them. I wanted to try and get some information to present to him, in case he hadnt heard about CSV's as it certainly seems like it might be a really good thing for us to consider. Can anyone tell from the little bit I knew enough to share here what we should be looking at or even if a CSV would be a good option for us? Or if I havent given enough information, could you tell me what more I need to share to get some recommendations?
Assume in your answer that you are talking to a complete layperson, because you are. I do understand basically how the system works, how the tank, pressure switch, and pump operate as a system, and I did watch a video explaining how a CSV works, but thats about all I know.
Thank you.
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