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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Re: Low pressure

« on: September 29, 2020, 06:55:55 AM »

I agree. I was thinking it could be the pump, but it’s only a few months old and it pumps back up to 50 with no problem after demand is gone. How do I test that a pump good? I’ll do some troubleshooting and report back.

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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Re: Low pressure

« on: September 28, 2020, 08:53:16 PM »

I don’t know how I could check the water level at low pressure. Must be water at pump or couldn’t get 28 psi, could I? If pump is running out of water, do you think would there be an audible difference in the sound of the pump?

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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Re: Low pressure

« on: September 22, 2020, 07:14:43 PM »

I don’t Know Cary. My well is over 400 deep into the Floridan Aquifer. The well flows with enough pressure without a pump  to shower downstairs. The  pump was new when I installed the CSV, so hopefully it’s ok. If there is not enough water, wouldn’t the pump cavitate or make an odd noise. The pump is running smooth. I’m hoping for an education.

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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Low pressure

« on: September 21, 2020, 08:09:38 PM »

I installed a CSV125-1 valve several months ago.  My system uses a 1 HP shallow well jet pump along with a 7 gallon pressure tank. Cut on pressure is 30 psi and cut off pressure is 50. When first installed, CSV held pressure at 40 psi while continually running to operate my air to water heat pump. Over the past couple of months,  I have seen a gradual pressure reduction down to 28 psi while continuously running. When demand ends, it pumps back up to 50 psi. Any ideas about what’s going on?