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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Not understanding backpressure and what kind of pipe I need

« on: April 29, 2014, 06:04:20 PM »

Most searches I've done and things I have read are about wells.  I am going to using a cistern only, no well, so that may mean back-pressure is not an issue.  The plan is 1/2 hp submersible 10 gpm pump.  The total rise from the pump to the fixtures is probably no more than 12-15 feet.  If I use a PSIde-kick kit do I need any kind of special water pipe?  I assume just 1" pvc schedule 80 from pump all the way to the pressure tank?