Hello, CSV newbie here! I am preparing to upgrade my home water system. My water source is a spring which has a decent flow of 2-5gpm, depending on the time of year. A 220v 1/2hp 12gpm Myers submersible pump model 2ST52-12PLUS lies horizontal in the collecting area of the spring and pumps about 150' length and about a 20' rise to the house basement pressure tank. The problem areas are: 1) the holding area of the spring is only around 50 gallons, 2) the pressure tank is a small Amtrol 202, 3) the pressure switch is only 20/40, 4) I need to inject soda ash to raise the ph of the spring water 5) the house has 4 1/2 baths, 3 of which along with the laundry are located on the second story, 20' above the pressure tank. I am on my third pump during the last 30 years, since the pumps kicks on when a relatively small amount of water (commode flush), is demanded.
From reading your forum along with other internet sources, I have arrived at a preliminary plan to address these issues and wanted to run it by you for your suggestions.
1.) Install a 400 gal freestanding holding tank in my basement.
2.) Install PK1A Pside-Kick at spring water line entry to the house.
3.) Install Dosatron, D14WL2N Chemical (Soda Ash) injection system after PK1A and before 400 gal holding tank .
4.) Install float switch in holding tank and Cycle Sensor CS1PH1-2HP 230v to control on/off of spring submersible pump and prevent dry run.
5.) Install submersible pump capable of delivering 20gpm at constant 55-60psi in holding tank and install second PK1A Pside-Kick with csv set at 58psi after holding tank to supply the house.
6.) Install second Cycle Sensor CS1PH1-2HP 230v to prevent dry run of holding tank pump
