Water system design advice
We are currently building a home in Pennsylvania (4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, dishwasher, washing machine) and our contractor is designing/installing water system on his own (no plumber). As we have learned through this process, he unfortunately likes to cut corners and I am in the dark about this (although learning more and more everyday). I am hoping someone can take the time to review this system to see if it makes sense/am I missing anything.
Well depth = 240 ft
Well yield: 9 gpm
Pump = Sta-Rite ¾ hp 4†stainless steel submersible pump (3-wire)
80-gallon pressure tank with gauge
Pressure switch: 40/60 psi
Control box
Add-ons:
Surge arrestor
Torque arrestor
Quick-trip protector
Extra check valve (?)
Lightning arrestor
Cycle Stop Valve
Pump/Motor Protection Device
My concern is the low yield of the well so we opted for a larger holding tank. Is this the right thing to do? I followed the thread about holding tank size and the calculation determined a 30-gallon tank. This seems like too little storage and pump will be on all the time.
Is there something we can add to protect the pump if the well goes dry? Our well report stated it went dry after 60-minutes of the yield test (compressed-air method).
Any other "add-ons" to the system?
He is dropping the pump next week and I will be there with my checklist. What should go down the well with the pump?
I was told we will never be able to water our lawn with this well. As long as we have enough water for everyday use, I am ok with that.
I know this is a lot to ask so any help/advice/direction would be deeply appreciated.
We are currently building a home in Pennsylvania (4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, dishwasher, washing machine) and our contractor is designing/installing water system on his own (no plumber). As we have learned through this process, he unfortunately likes to cut corners and I am in the dark about this (although learning more and more everyday). I am hoping someone can take the time to review this system to see if it makes sense/am I missing anything.
Well depth = 240 ft
Well yield: 9 gpm
Pump = Sta-Rite ¾ hp 4†stainless steel submersible pump (3-wire)
80-gallon pressure tank with gauge
Pressure switch: 40/60 psi
Control box
Add-ons:
Surge arrestor
Torque arrestor
Quick-trip protector
Extra check valve (?)
Lightning arrestor
Cycle Stop Valve
Pump/Motor Protection Device
My concern is the low yield of the well so we opted for a larger holding tank. Is this the right thing to do? I followed the thread about holding tank size and the calculation determined a 30-gallon tank. This seems like too little storage and pump will be on all the time.
Is there something we can add to protect the pump if the well goes dry? Our well report stated it went dry after 60-minutes of the yield test (compressed-air method).
Any other "add-ons" to the system?
He is dropping the pump next week and I will be there with my checklist. What should go down the well with the pump?
I was told we will never be able to water our lawn with this well. As long as we have enough water for everyday use, I am ok with that.
I know this is a lot to ask so any help/advice/direction would be deeply appreciated.
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