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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Proper size pump
« on: February 17, 2021, 01:27:31 PM »
I've a 4br/3bath home built in 2006. Originally the well was equipped with a 3hp pump but 3+ years ago I had to have it replaced. Due to cost I went with a 1.5hp, 3 wire. I do not know the manufacturer but I know it has a built in check valve or so I was told. I have a loud bang every time the pump shuts off. After discussing things with Cary over a period of time I got a complete CSV set up with a 12 gal tank and a 40/60 relay. I had 2 check valves in the system prior to the change out, now just one but the bang is still there and it seems louder but that could be my frustration. I am quite certain the bang is caused by the CV not closing correctly. Oh, and the controller is inside the garage and when the pump is running the vibration is quite obvious.
According to the pump man my pump is down 180'. Water is great, pressure could be better but the CSV is set as close to the 60 psi that I can get. I am considering changing the pump and going to schedule 120 threaded PVC for the down pipe.
I'd like to hear what some may think about what pump, pump HP and GPM (I"m thinking 12), about the PVC change out (was told the galv was corroding) and any other help/suggestions one might have.
Thanks Cary
According to the pump man my pump is down 180'. Water is great, pressure could be better but the CSV is set as close to the 60 psi that I can get. I am considering changing the pump and going to schedule 120 threaded PVC for the down pipe.
I'd like to hear what some may think about what pump, pump HP and GPM (I"m thinking 12), about the PVC change out (was told the galv was corroding) and any other help/suggestions one might have.
Thanks Cary