I didn't want to derail the other thread and I have some questions I can't find. Please bear with my long-winded rambling...
My current submersible had a 30/50 switch. Everything was replaced with a 2 post switch and a 46G pressure tank. 30 psi cut in was a bit low for my shower so I've settled on 38/55 psi. This gives my pump at least 65 seconds of run time and around 9 gallons drawdown from the tank. I want to do a CSV and am hoping I can take the cut out psi back down around 50 and have the cut in around 40. Is this possible?
I wish I could set my cut out around 55 or 60 but the condition of my well is unknown. See, the house was a foreclosure. I replaced the waterlogged 20G P tank in the crawl. Right next to it sat an old 10G, so who knows how many short cycles the pump has had on it. I know 4 people lived here and the septic guy told me there were 7 at one point. These people did very little maintenance and things seemed to only be addressed when they completely failed. The pump seems fine producing around 10 gpm. It is a submersible with no control box. Looking at well reports for my neighborhood, spotty and my house isn't included, I'm guessing it is between 70-100', and installed around 1961 when the home was built, but once again, I'm guessing. To test the septic drain field I let the pump run directly into it for an hour to an hour and half for several back to back days. In other words, the recovery of the well is good. The old P tank had "installed 2001 or 2003" written on it. I think that might be as new as the pump might be if they were replaced together, but who knows.
So back to my question, what range might I be able to set things with a CSV? I would love to hear something like 40/50 or so, if my switch (SqD 2 post), or any other switch even allows this. And then, what could be expected from a 46G pressure tank? I'm guessing around 5 gallon of draw-down depending on the psi and range.
Also, will a pump give signs of failure befor it dies completly? Like will it show signs for a month, or do they just crap out all at once? I've never had a well so I have no experience with them. Luckily I only use about 60 gallons a day. My iron filter frequently use a bunch of water but the pump only cycles once per regen.
Thanks
This leads to a question I've been bouncing in my head and wanting to ask for a while. What is the smallest psi window/range a CSV will work? For example. 40/55, 45/55, 40/52? I'm sure it's something you probably have to play with a bit, but what can be expected?Constant pressure systems like the Cycle Stop Valve still use a regular 40/60 or in you case 55/75 PSI pressure switch setting. By having 20 PSI between on and off, a 4.5 gallon size tank can supply a gallon of water, a 20 gallon tank can deliver 5 gallons, and a 119 gallon tank could spit out 30 gallons before the pump starts.
My current submersible had a 30/50 switch. Everything was replaced with a 2 post switch and a 46G pressure tank. 30 psi cut in was a bit low for my shower so I've settled on 38/55 psi. This gives my pump at least 65 seconds of run time and around 9 gallons drawdown from the tank. I want to do a CSV and am hoping I can take the cut out psi back down around 50 and have the cut in around 40. Is this possible?
I wish I could set my cut out around 55 or 60 but the condition of my well is unknown. See, the house was a foreclosure. I replaced the waterlogged 20G P tank in the crawl. Right next to it sat an old 10G, so who knows how many short cycles the pump has had on it. I know 4 people lived here and the septic guy told me there were 7 at one point. These people did very little maintenance and things seemed to only be addressed when they completely failed. The pump seems fine producing around 10 gpm. It is a submersible with no control box. Looking at well reports for my neighborhood, spotty and my house isn't included, I'm guessing it is between 70-100', and installed around 1961 when the home was built, but once again, I'm guessing. To test the septic drain field I let the pump run directly into it for an hour to an hour and half for several back to back days. In other words, the recovery of the well is good. The old P tank had "installed 2001 or 2003" written on it. I think that might be as new as the pump might be if they were replaced together, but who knows.
So back to my question, what range might I be able to set things with a CSV? I would love to hear something like 40/50 or so, if my switch (SqD 2 post), or any other switch even allows this. And then, what could be expected from a 46G pressure tank? I'm guessing around 5 gallon of draw-down depending on the psi and range.
Also, will a pump give signs of failure befor it dies completly? Like will it show signs for a month, or do they just crap out all at once? I've never had a well so I have no experience with them. Luckily I only use about 60 gallons a day. My iron filter frequently use a bunch of water but the pump only cycles once per regen.
Thanks