Michaelco
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We've been using our well for ~20 years, but haven't had the need to do much since installing - so, somewhat of a newbie...
I'm looking for feedback on any errors in my thinking (shown below), or if there are any downsides? Are there better solutions?
Also, checking whether www.PexSupply.com is reputable. Are there better suppliers for buying the WX 350?
Current Setup:
3/4 hp submersible located at 190' level in an 8" casing. Pump directly into a 5,000 gal storage tank which we pressurize using a couple Amtrol tanks and a booster pump (may have incorrect terminology).
Problem
We are seeing some issues with the well, as it is taking longer to refill the tank after we irrigate our orchard (most likely drought related). I don't believe the SymCom PumpSaver is tripping, but could believe the submersible is working harder than it needs to (as the well draws down).
Solution
We use drip irrigation and have started limiting how many rows of trees we irrigate at a time. The thought is to use the Amtrol WX 350 (119 gal tank - set at 40/60 psi) as an accumulator, and limit the flow out of it to allow the submersible some "down time" and thereby reduce the well draw down. I would think this should increase the wells efficiency, and make things easier on the pump.
The submersible pumps at around 4 gpm, and we're planning on limiting the flow into the storage tank to 3 gpm. I checked the sizing chart on the WX 350 and the drawdown is 31.9 gallons with 40/60 psi pressure switch settings. So, if the submersible is pumping at 4 gpm, and the water is going into the 5000 gal tank at 3 gpm, we will see 1 gallon accumulating in the WX 350 every minute until it hits the 60 psi pressure switch setting. At that point it will interrupt the power to the submersible, and the WX 350 tank will drawdown until it hits the 40 psi cut-in setting which will turn the pump back on. This cycle will continue until the 5000 gal tank float has tripped, at which point the majority of the 119 gallon pressure tank will empty into the storage tank.
Since the WX 350 drawdown is ~30 gallons, the submersible should run for 30 minutes, and be off for the next 30 minutes, which will allow the well to recover making it easier on the submersible.
Questions:
is this a reasonable picture, or am I not understanding what is going on?
I'm thinking of using something like the following:
http://www.****.com/itm/Stainless-S...065?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58a1142919
I'd be connecting to the WX 350 via PVC, so not sure the 1" NPTM x 1" Barb would be needed. Or do I need more flexibility that a hose connection would provide? I'm assuming the long section goes into the WX 350, and one leg of the T goes to the storage tank (shutoff valve side), and the other side of the T would connect to the well (check valve side)
I'm assuming I need the check valve to prevent water from going back into the well. Is this accurate?
Any pics of this type of installation?
Sorry for such a long post - Thanks
I'm looking for feedback on any errors in my thinking (shown below), or if there are any downsides? Are there better solutions?
Also, checking whether www.PexSupply.com is reputable. Are there better suppliers for buying the WX 350?
Current Setup:
3/4 hp submersible located at 190' level in an 8" casing. Pump directly into a 5,000 gal storage tank which we pressurize using a couple Amtrol tanks and a booster pump (may have incorrect terminology).
Problem
We are seeing some issues with the well, as it is taking longer to refill the tank after we irrigate our orchard (most likely drought related). I don't believe the SymCom PumpSaver is tripping, but could believe the submersible is working harder than it needs to (as the well draws down).
Solution
We use drip irrigation and have started limiting how many rows of trees we irrigate at a time. The thought is to use the Amtrol WX 350 (119 gal tank - set at 40/60 psi) as an accumulator, and limit the flow out of it to allow the submersible some "down time" and thereby reduce the well draw down. I would think this should increase the wells efficiency, and make things easier on the pump.
The submersible pumps at around 4 gpm, and we're planning on limiting the flow into the storage tank to 3 gpm. I checked the sizing chart on the WX 350 and the drawdown is 31.9 gallons with 40/60 psi pressure switch settings. So, if the submersible is pumping at 4 gpm, and the water is going into the 5000 gal tank at 3 gpm, we will see 1 gallon accumulating in the WX 350 every minute until it hits the 60 psi pressure switch setting. At that point it will interrupt the power to the submersible, and the WX 350 tank will drawdown until it hits the 40 psi cut-in setting which will turn the pump back on. This cycle will continue until the 5000 gal tank float has tripped, at which point the majority of the 119 gallon pressure tank will empty into the storage tank.
Since the WX 350 drawdown is ~30 gallons, the submersible should run for 30 minutes, and be off for the next 30 minutes, which will allow the well to recover making it easier on the submersible.
Questions:
is this a reasonable picture, or am I not understanding what is going on?
I'm thinking of using something like the following:
http://www.****.com/itm/Stainless-S...065?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58a1142919
I'd be connecting to the WX 350 via PVC, so not sure the 1" NPTM x 1" Barb would be needed. Or do I need more flexibility that a hose connection would provide? I'm assuming the long section goes into the WX 350, and one leg of the T goes to the storage tank (shutoff valve side), and the other side of the T would connect to the well (check valve side)
I'm assuming I need the check valve to prevent water from going back into the well. Is this accurate?
Any pics of this type of installation?
Sorry for such a long post - Thanks