Jack D Davis
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We own a duplex on well water. When using sprinklers we occasionally will draw more than the pump can supply and pressure drops. This usually happens when the tenant turns on outside water at the same time we are watering lawns, etc. Even flushing toilet or washing clothes can cause the pressure to drop too low if sprinklers are on. My solution would be to use a normally open solenoid valve and pressure switch to stop the flow of water to sprinkler lines when the pressure drops below a preset point and turn back on after pressure rises to another preset point. The problem is; I can't find a normally open solenoid valve in a price range I can afford. All I find run several hundred $$$. There must be a reasonably priced normally open solenoid valve or pressure actuated valves that would solve my problem, but I'll be danged if I can find one. I'm thinking the water (to the sprinkler lines) should shut off at about 45# and back on at about 55# =/-. The well pump comes on at 50# and off at 60# +/-.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Jack
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Jack