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Thanks for all replies. I believe I will go back to a horizontal install but with a flow inducer even though my first pump lasted many years without one. I did read an old post by Ballvalve which stated horizontal mounting is a bad idea, shortens life of pump. From most of your responses I...

Here is a brief and concise history (hopefully) of my cistern and pumps. Cistern holds approx. 1500 gal. Water ht. in cistern- 42 in. Elevation from cistern to house approx. 100 ft. Length of 1 1/4" pipe- 1000 ft. 1st pump - Sta-rite 3/4 hp, 2 wire, mounted horizontal, pumped great from...

Yes., the softener is used for iron removal. The system worked fine for 12+ yrs. The original water test showed 3 ppm iron, but I am not sure which type of iron. After reading many posts on the forum I have learned that I need to have a good water test done. That would be step one in going with...

I have an Aqua America, Nelson Corp. softener with I believe a Fleck 2510 control valve. Installed 2000, new seals 2006. The control valve appears to be working correctly. All the positions for the drive shaft as it goes through backwash, brine-slow rinse, rapid rinse, and brine tank fill are...

New member who has read previous threads regarding underground gas lines, but my situation is different. First I realize PE pipe would be the best but I cannot afford the cost of all the fittings I need. Second I understand the fuel gas code does not allow threaded fittings underground but I...