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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Re: Extremely Deep Well, Multiple Appliances, Low Pressure

« on: December 16, 2019, 05:14:38 PM »

Hey Cary,

I agree.  Even with the higher pressure/improvement now,  the pressure does not last very long upstairs in a shower,  so constant pressure at 65 would be a huge improvement.  I think we know what to do.  Now it is just a matter of time.  Early 2020 I will pull the trigger. Thanks for the guidance.

Phil

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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Re: Extremely Deep Well, Multiple Appliances, Low Pressure

« on: December 15, 2019, 01:22:57 PM »

Hey Cary,

Thanks for that reply.  I just finally moved the pressure tank up to 48 psi,  it was 38.  That changed things just a little. The range is still 50 - 70.  I think I could handle a little more,  but not much more before things get a little risky.   A new 1 1/2 hp well pump is about 3,000 with labor,  because of the depth,  so I want to try to avoid that if possible.  I am leaning towards getting what you produce,  with a 10 gallon tank,  and high pressure valve,  either 70 or 80.   Then I will have the flexibility to fine tune it upward a little at a time.  I will probably call and discuss it with you after the holidays.  Have a good time with your family.

Phil

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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Extremely Deep Well, Multiple Appliances, Low Pressure

« on: December 06, 2019, 01:13:33 PM »

Hi,  I am analyzing what to do in this house I just moved into about a year ago.  The well is 640 ft,  with a 1 1/2 HP 7GPM pump.  I have a classical setup,  a AMTROL pressure tank 40 gallons I believe.  I turned my pressure up to 50/70.  Problem is water pressure remains very low,  and of course there is a long cycle time you can really feel in the shower.  My suspicion is that I need some kind of booster.  After the pressure tank,  water moves through a softener,  then a 10 micron filter,  then upstairs to the showers,  etc.  Looking for a remedy that makes sense.  Willing to throw out the current tank and go with some version of cycle stop setup.  But,  not convinced it will cure my pressure problem without a booster.  Any insight or advice would be welcomed.