I've installed an irrigation system and need to get the right size tank or CSV to finish.
1 hp goulds pump producing 17 gmp with a 40-60 psi switch.
This is working great for the sprinklers that run at about 50 psi so the pump doesn't cycle.
However the drip irrigation uses between 2-6 gpm, and for this application I need a larger tank, with a discharge that would allow it to cycle less frequently. The drip irrigation would run at most 20-30 minutes a day at 2.5 gmp or 15 minutes at 5 rpm, as two stations can be run at the same time.
So for a 17 gpm pump I would need a 17 gallon discharge capacity, however would rather not spend that much just for the drip irrigation. I've also researched the CSV, and would appreciate any suggestions for either a tank or CSV. I also have an 9 gallon tank that could be used with a CSV. I like the concept of the CSV and using a much smaller tank but concerned about loss of pressure for the sprinkler heads, or more trouble shooting, needing a bigger tank anyway.
thanks for any suggestions!
1 hp goulds pump producing 17 gmp with a 40-60 psi switch.
This is working great for the sprinklers that run at about 50 psi so the pump doesn't cycle.
However the drip irrigation uses between 2-6 gpm, and for this application I need a larger tank, with a discharge that would allow it to cycle less frequently. The drip irrigation would run at most 20-30 minutes a day at 2.5 gmp or 15 minutes at 5 rpm, as two stations can be run at the same time.
So for a 17 gpm pump I would need a 17 gallon discharge capacity, however would rather not spend that much just for the drip irrigation. I've also researched the CSV, and would appreciate any suggestions for either a tank or CSV. I also have an 9 gallon tank that could be used with a CSV. I like the concept of the CSV and using a much smaller tank but concerned about loss of pressure for the sprinkler heads, or more trouble shooting, needing a bigger tank anyway.
thanks for any suggestions!