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    $8000 to replace a pump- is that reasonable?

    I agree. Glad I put a CSV on from day 1 :)
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    New Pressure Gauge

    Pros: My pressure gauge needs to be replaced. What are you guys installing and finding to last a reasonable amount of time? Note, my pressure gauge is out in the elements 24/7. Thanks!
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    Need Advice About River Water Pump Setup

    I think the issue with the sub pump in the river is the electrical.
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    About to drill well - Need Advice

    Dont, I can tell you as a home owner..I appreciate a job done right the first time.
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    How many people use CSV's and small tanks?

    I use a CSV160 on an 80 gallon tank.
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    Here is what you wanted Valveman

    Adding a 67 dollar CSV to constitutes cheap insurance in my book.
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    Pressure switch differential, CSV and large bladder tank

    I have an 80 gallon pressure tank with a CSV. I left the 20 PSI gap on the pressure switch. I have ZERO issues.
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    using CSV, how long should it take to reach cut-out pressure

    Makes sense to me. Ill let you do all the technical thinking and Ill enjoy the benefit of the CSV :)
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    using CSV, how long should it take to reach cut-out pressure

    +1...I think once you have hit the minimum run time for the motor once it has started, it doesn't matter how long it takes to fill after all water has been shut off. On my well with a CSV, once all water is off, its takes 3 minutes to fill the pressure tank and kick the well off.
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    Newbie with Shallow Well needs some advise

    I have the 'basic' CSV160 on my irrigation well and its great. Ran the hose at 2 gallons a minute for about 3 hours...not once did it cycle!
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    Wire guage too small -- what are the ramifications?

    Why not have the out and fix the mistake....
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    Check Valve requirement at pressure tank in NH

    Who cares. Remove it after it has been inspected...if you have inspections. Here is Texas, I believe they are 'required' but my well never had an inspection. I removed the check valve after I installed my CSV
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    Setting pump with poly pipe at 400'

    The entire first page of results was from greenspace.org Ok when I see results for different sources sure ill worry but greenspace would probably be the first to tell you that drinking water is bad too...especially from a private well :)
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    Setting pump with poly pipe at 400'

    I wonder too. As a DIY'er there are times when one must draw the line and call in the pro's. Personally, I value you, VM and a few others input on this thread. DONT STOP I watched the crew that drilled my well. It went very smooth and they hit no issues which made it look 100 times easier...
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    Depth of pump below static level?

    Thats why they passed the fire tax bill :) So glad we left CA for Texas. As for the drop pipe, when I had my well done, I dont recall reading anything about pvc being bad for water and drinking from it.
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