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Help with Improving water pressure
My well system is about 22 years now. It is a 350' submerged system. The pump is a General 220v. about 11 years old. The well head is about 100 ft. from the crawl space where the 22 yr. old 36 gal. diaphram tank and 1 year old pressure switch is located.
I have had no major problems but about 2 years ago, I noticed that the pressure was gradually bleeding back during times the pump was off and no outlets were being used.
I remedied this with a flow control valve between the tank and pump. Realizing this is not the best solution, I want to troubleshoot a permanent solution if possible. ---When the pump was replaced, I noticed that the well pipe was made of 20' sections of PVC pipe. Is it likely that this bleed back is related to a void in one of the joints of this pipe or is it more likely the check valve at the pump?
Problem #2 is maintaining adequate pressure, especially upstairs. Would a larger diaphram tank help? The settings on the pressure switch is on at ~ 30 lbs. and Off at ~ 55 lbs.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
My well system is about 22 years now. It is a 350' submerged system. The pump is a General 220v. about 11 years old. The well head is about 100 ft. from the crawl space where the 22 yr. old 36 gal. diaphram tank and 1 year old pressure switch is located.
I have had no major problems but about 2 years ago, I noticed that the pressure was gradually bleeding back during times the pump was off and no outlets were being used.
I remedied this with a flow control valve between the tank and pump. Realizing this is not the best solution, I want to troubleshoot a permanent solution if possible. ---When the pump was replaced, I noticed that the well pipe was made of 20' sections of PVC pipe. Is it likely that this bleed back is related to a void in one of the joints of this pipe or is it more likely the check valve at the pump?
Problem #2 is maintaining adequate pressure, especially upstairs. Would a larger diaphram tank help? The settings on the pressure switch is on at ~ 30 lbs. and Off at ~ 55 lbs.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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