CSV1A - Instructions say adjust your demand to 2-3 gpm - 50 psi is about 5 gpm

[adelphikos]

Just installed CSV1A... The only way I can get the demand to under 3 gpm is to reduce the house water pressure to about 30 psi. When I set it to 50 psi, I get about 5 gpm.

Can someone explain "Once the pump has come on, adjust your demand to 2-3 gpm. This reduced demand is important. You do not want to set the valve with more gpm going through it than this." from csv1a-installation-instructions and why it is important?

I have the 4.5 gallon backstop pressure tank (12-a102) and the instructions page also says the working pressure should be 50 psi.

Edit: I have a 7gpm 1/2hp submersible pump

[Cary Austin]

The demand is whatever you are letting out of the faucet.  Close the faucet to only let out 2-3 GPM then set the CSV.

[adelphikos]

Oh, that cleared it up. The 2-3 gpm is for set up. I misinterpreted it to mean the valve needs to be limited to that gpm when in normal use.

Thanks for the quick reply.