My family moved into a new house 6 months ago. Our water pressure varies between good to low (compared to consistent city water) but when using any major appliance (dishwasher, laundry, shower, garden hose) the water slows to nothing at any other faucet. I've read through lots of other similar questions here and I'm guessing I need to change the pressure on my pump or put in a new pump but would love some advice on what I should try.
We've got a rain gutter fed water cistern next to the house with a 1/2HP Water Ace RTS5 shallow well pump
This goes to a 20gal pressure tank, then whole house Aquasana Rhino water filter with UV
The pump cycles normally and everything seems to be operating correctly, we just don't have enough pressure to do 2 things at once.
Is this normal for a cistern/pump or is there something I can do?
My pump says it can be adjusted to a higher pressure. My system doesn't have a gauge built in so I have not checked this yet but knowing the previous owners, I would speculate that my pump is set at the default pressure. If I'm adjusting it, what should I aim for?
Do I need a bigger pump or a bigger pressure tank?
Is there something else I should try?
Thanks!
We've got a rain gutter fed water cistern next to the house with a 1/2HP Water Ace RTS5 shallow well pump
This goes to a 20gal pressure tank, then whole house Aquasana Rhino water filter with UV
The pump cycles normally and everything seems to be operating correctly, we just don't have enough pressure to do 2 things at once.
Is this normal for a cistern/pump or is there something I can do?
My pump says it can be adjusted to a higher pressure. My system doesn't have a gauge built in so I have not checked this yet but knowing the previous owners, I would speculate that my pump is set at the default pressure. If I'm adjusting it, what should I aim for?
Do I need a bigger pump or a bigger pressure tank?
Is there something else I should try?
Thanks!