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  1. Martin1b

    Low yield well

    Since I originally drilled my well, 2 neighborhoods have moved in and lowered the water table. I have run out of water on several occasions and but the well recovers within 15 minutes or so. Guessing it's about 2-4 GPM. I saw this...
  2. Martin1b

    All zones on at same time, nothing pops up

    I do have flow at the outlet of the pump. I have a clear filter (that I've removed the media) where i can see flow. After that, it tees to the different valve boxes. I don't have a way to shut it off and measure without digging it up. Are you saying that's the next step? Or should I pull it from...
  3. Martin1b

    All zones on at same time, nothing pops up

    Went to turn on my sprinkler system for the second time this year and nothing comes up. Confirmed water is flowing from pump (not sure if rate has changed though). No sprinklers come up, but every sprinkler I check has water weeping out of it (enough to cover the head, as the heads are a little...
  4. Martin1b

    Can/should I add old resin to new softener

    Thanks. I've read upflow is more salt efficient, which is why I configured it that way. Is that correct? I'm hoping to limit salt usage where possible, and don't care if I run out for a day until it regenerates.
  5. Martin1b

    Can/should I add old resin to new softener

    You're correct. The model is a 5800SXT. Tank is a 14 x 65. It's big. There are 4 tags under the cover but it doesn't say anything about BLFC. 30 grains hardness was the result when I sent it off to a lab for test.
  6. Martin1b

    Can/should I add old resin to new softener

    It's a Fleck 5800 pro configured for upflow. It's has 96k (3 cf of 8% Aldex C800 resin). We're on well water that is 30 grains hard and there are 9 people in the house. DF : Gal Regenerant Flow : Upflow brine first Control type : Meter delayed Capacity : 24x1000 Hardness : 30 Fixed reserve...
  7. Martin1b

    Can/should I add old resin to new softener

    I just purchased a new softener and am questioning the quality of new resin. The tank is only 1/2 full of resin and seems to lose softness quicker than I expected. My old softener seemed to have softer water after a regen. I replaced my old softener because the head was leaking. However the old...
  8. Martin1b

    Cased well - water yield drops over time

    I don't pump much sand. Casing is 5". We knew the well may be weak, so put the pump pretty low.
  9. Martin1b

    Cased well - water yield drops over time

    I have a 80' cased well that we use for house water. For about 10 years, it's been fine. It can generally flow about 7-10gpm. However, over the past 5 years, our house water will periodically slow to about 1-2 gpm. It's not often, but does happen. Neighbors have moved in and drilled wells...
  10. Martin1b

    Outside sewer line settled, causing drain issues at house

    Yes, i'm saying the latter. The PVC pipe appears to have dropped about 3 inches, reducing the drain like the attached images. Raising it would increase slope, which is fine. Is my best option to dig up the pipe so I can raise it by shoving sand underneath?
  11. Martin1b

    Outside sewer line settled, causing drain issues at house

    My outside line going to my lagoon has settled at the house, causing the boot connecting the house to it to stretch (see attached). This also causes the opening between the house and the outside line to be at about half capacity, causing plugs (we had a plug this morning, which is how I...
  12. Martin1b

    Zoeller M267 ejector pump won't start

    Yes. I took the float/switch assembly apart and found out some of the wires somehow became disconnected. I reconnected them and the pump works fine however water was inside. What's the best way to reseal the assembly so that it's watertight?
  13. Martin1b

    Zoeller M267 ejector pump won't start

    Issues started with intermittent starts. I thought it was a sticky float. One day, no start at all and a full pit. So, I pulled the pump and lifted float to turn it on. It won't start. No hum, nothing. I'd like to fix it if possible. I purchased it 'lightly' used (looking pretty new) and it's...
  14. Martin1b

    RO regenerating frequently

    Does it make more sense to put the RO in a down stairs mechanical room near a drain? If so, I could technically use a larger pressure tank for more supply but what would that do to pressure if the kitchen is 50 ft away?
  15. Martin1b

    RO regenerating frequently

    I have an RO where I replaced the filters about 6 months ago. Many times I go by the sink, I hear water flowing in the drain, sounding like it's regenerating. The RO is 12 years old but has done really well until now. I almost positive I got it back together correctly after installing the...
  16. Martin1b

    Softener recommendation

    My Fleck 9000 is dying and I've decided to replace the softener. My water is 31 hard (this is the only info I have) and have 7 in the house. According to this calculator, I'm around 16,000 grains per day or roughly a 110,000 grain unit. My current system is seems to do just fine and I believe...
  17. Martin1b

    Fleck 9000 leaking

    I rebuilt my Fleck 9000 about 2 years ago (https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/fleck-9000-rebuild-problem.56364/#post-415129). Now it is leaking on one of the piston stems. Any thoughts on repair? The softener is about 11 years old.
  18. Martin1b

    7 red flashes - York furnace

    It's propane. I had the propane company come out and check. He said the propane pressure was 11 and he turned it up to 13. Still an issue. It's a york. Not sure of the name but the model # is GM9S100C16UP11G. Burners look rather rusty and they don't look easy to get out without removing the...
  19. Martin1b

    7 red flashes - York furnace

    My high limit switch stays closed. Burners run sometimes for 10 minutes, sometimes 10 seconds before shutting off. I check during and immediately after and it's closed. I noticed sometimes the outside burner doesn't ignite. Can't really see the carry thru flame on it but not sure if that has...
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