This whole well thing is new to me.
1600 ft free flow well. Here is my water flow from well to house.
Well head water goes to bottom of 220 gal galvenized tank. Water comes from mid to lower 1/3 of tank to 1 1/2 hp pump (50 psi), then passes small air tank. Water then passes pressure switch to large canister filter, then to house.
Well -- tank -- pump -- air tank -- pressure switch -- filter -- house.
My problem is that my filter is clogging up to the point that I have no water in the house. I have a faucet between the pump and the filter. When the filter is clogged the water here is muddy looking. What can I do to clean the water better before it gets to the filter so I don't have to change the $25 filter daily?
(I posted a new thread to help others that may have this problem)
-Hosky
Thanks for all your help
Hosky,
I think we had a similar sediment problem here. After much troubleshooting, and expensive suggestions by experts, I had a conversation with the builder of this home.
He had me shut off the pump, connect a hose to the valve at the bottom of the tank, run the hose outdoors, open the valve and let it drain. For hours. At first the water came out dirty, then it cleared. I ran it for about 4 hours or so.
Problem solved. The filters never clogged again, now they last for months. I do run water off that same valve to water the lawn. I get better water pressure because the filters are bypassed, plus it keeps the tank from building sediment.
Try it, it won't cost you anything and may work for you! Note, the draining creates a whirlpool effect in the well, so don't use your water for about 45 minutes after you finish. If you use the water in the house immediately, that could cause sediment to come through the system. Give it time to settle down, then switch your pump back on, and see what you have.
RF Burns.