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    $8000 to replace a pump- is that reasonable?

    I agree. Glad I put a CSV on from day 1 :)
    Post by: akcooper9, Aug 2, 2018 in forum: Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog. Water is life.
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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...
    Thread by: akcooper9, Jan 27, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog. Water is life.
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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.
    Post by: akcooper9, Aug 17, 2016 in forum: Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog. Water is life.
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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.
    Post by: akcooper9, Jul 12, 2016 in forum: Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog. Water is life.
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    How many people use CSV's and small tanks?

    I use a CSV160 on an 80 gallon tank.
    Post by: akcooper9, Jun 4, 2016 in forum: Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog. Water is life.
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    Here is what you wanted Valveman

    Adding a 67 dollar CSV to constitutes cheap insurance in my book.
    Post by: akcooper9, Feb 14, 2016 in forum: Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog. Water is life.
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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.
    Post by: akcooper9, Feb 3, 2016 in forum: Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog. Water is life.
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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 :)
    Post by: akcooper9, Sep 16, 2015 in forum: Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog. Water is life.
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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...
    Post by: akcooper9, Sep 16, 2015 in forum: Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog. Water is life.
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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!
    Post by: akcooper9, Apr 22, 2015 in forum: Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog. Water is life.
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    Wire guage too small -- what are the ramifications?

    Why not have the out and fix the mistake....
    Post by: akcooper9, Feb 5, 2015 in forum: Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog. Water is life.
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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...
    Post by: akcooper9, Dec 19, 2014 in forum: Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog. Water is life.
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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...
    Post by: akcooper9, Dec 11, 2014 in forum: Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog. Water is life.
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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...
    Post by: akcooper9, Dec 11, 2014 in forum: Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog. Water is life.