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rbaird

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gpm and sprinklers
« on: June 13, 2021, 05:15:45 PM »
If the csv is sending 1-2 gpm (I have the csv1a)  to the pressure tank, and my sprinkler zones are using 15-20gpm depending on the zone-should I place the supply for the sprinklers before the csv?
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Re: gpm and sprinklers
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2021, 07:36:48 AM »
No!  The CSV only sends 1 gpm to the tank AFTER you turn off all sprinklers and faucets.

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Re: gpm and sprinklers
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2021, 11:28:24 AM »
sorry for my confusion but how dose the csv know the sprinklers and faucets are turned off and no longer needs to run at 20gpm

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Re: gpm and sprinklers
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2021, 03:44:06 PM »
It knows because when you shut off the sprinklers the pressure increases above the setting of the CSV. it then closes down to 1 gpm which has no place left to go except the tank.