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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Re: Is a CSV right for me?

« on: February 05, 2015, 07:31:03 PM »

Finally installing my cycle stop valve. I know the valve must be installed in the supply line before the pressure tank or any other items, but does the distance between the the valve and tank matter? Example: Installing the valve a few feet above and a couple feet to the side of the tank, so there is 5 feet of pipe before the water gets to the tank and pressure switch?

Thanks, Dale

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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Re: Is a CSV right for me?

« on: September 02, 2014, 12:36:53 PM »

Something else I thought of now. I have a 10' section of 1" PEX pipe before the water gets to the pressure tank and switch area. The animation shows that the pressure can get pretty high between the pump and pressure switch. What kind of pressure do you think I will see at that point with the description I gave of my system? Will the PEX pipe and cinch clamps be able to handle that?

Thanks again, Dale

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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Re: Is a CSV right for me?

« on: September 01, 2014, 07:55:08 PM »

Thanks for the quick answer, I guess I should think long term and go for the CSV method. Thanks.

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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Is a CSV right for me?

« on: September 01, 2014, 11:02:58 AM »

Hi There, I am wondering if a cycle stop valve is right for our situation.

I have a 100' deep well, with a 1/2 HP pump sitting close to the bottom, and there is at least 45' feet of water above the pump. Lucky to live in Wisconsin where we are water rich. Our water quality is nice too, just some hardness.

We don't use a lot of water, we are empty nesters now. The only times we turn the water on and really let it run for awhile is during a shower, washing machine use, or very occasional garden or flower watering, and water softener regeneration. Otherwise it's just minor short usage situations.

I'm having a hard time determining if a cycle stop or a bigger tank is better.

System works OK now, but I have one of the Well Mate fiberglass tanks that is 7 years old with a bad reputation. I also want to move the pressure tank etc... to the other side of the room it is in for better use of space. Trying to plan ahead here.

I am also looking for ideas to quiet the humm noise of the pump, transmitted through the pipes, into the house.

What do you think?

Thanks, Dale