Michelle-YYZ
New Member
Hi
Hoping someone can confirm or refute a possible solution.
New 3/4hp jet pump (shallow well), New 81gal (yes, greedy) pressure tank. Switch set 20/40.
output from pump is 1", intake to tank is 1-1/4". Output from tank stepped down 1-1/4" to 3/4".
Lots of water to pull from. Line is in the lake, 6' depth. Gage appears accurate - slow gentle pressure loss when opening taps. Run the pump, the pressure climbs to 30-32 lbs MAX and will climb even is running water elsewhere (laundry, bathroom).
Pressure tank just wont climb above about 30lbs - therefore pump doesn't make it to the cut-out pressure.
Could it be the pressure tank just isn't getting enough volume of water because of the 1" line? If I increase my line to 1-1/4" - think that might resolve the issue?
Never had any issues with a 1/2 hp jet pump and 20 gal pressure tank combo.
Stumped. Nobody reputable in my area to reach out to. Hacks with less skill than we have.
Hoping someone can confirm or refute a possible solution.
New 3/4hp jet pump (shallow well), New 81gal (yes, greedy) pressure tank. Switch set 20/40.
output from pump is 1", intake to tank is 1-1/4". Output from tank stepped down 1-1/4" to 3/4".
Lots of water to pull from. Line is in the lake, 6' depth. Gage appears accurate - slow gentle pressure loss when opening taps. Run the pump, the pressure climbs to 30-32 lbs MAX and will climb even is running water elsewhere (laundry, bathroom).
Pressure tank just wont climb above about 30lbs - therefore pump doesn't make it to the cut-out pressure.
Could it be the pressure tank just isn't getting enough volume of water because of the 1" line? If I increase my line to 1-1/4" - think that might resolve the issue?
Never had any issues with a 1/2 hp jet pump and 20 gal pressure tank combo.
Stumped. Nobody reputable in my area to reach out to. Hacks with less skill than we have.