Recent content by Grifjc

Thanks Reach4 and valveman for your valuable input. I think i best plan to try letting pump run with sprinklers going in a few different zones and watch the gauge to see it it is dropping rising or staying steady before i start adjusting. Great suggestions and again I appreciate very much for...

I was suckered i think. My notes reflect the guy doing the work said the old pump was a 1999 (this was in 2008) and on the short end. He told me the pumps were good for 6 -8 yrs; depending on how much sand.. I have NO sand in this well so likely did not even need a pump. My note showed (1 -1/4"...

Thanks Valveman; Are you saying that due to the 5 second soft start that the pressure gauge may continue dropping while the pump is already running? I thought i could hear it kick in but maybe not? Possibly pump may be working correctly and kicking in when the 30# is reached but pressure is...

Reach4 i think i put my reply in wrong spot. hope it gets back to you

Reach4 I sure appreciate the great detailed response. I will try it to see what happens including making sure the nipple is clear. Looks like i may have posted the reply in wrong place so i am repasting it here. I noticed your initial comment about the pump possibly not being sized correctly...

Reach4 ; Thanks for the excellent feedback. I will try what you said Reach4 I sure appreciate the great detailed response. I will try it to see what happens including making sure the nipple is clear. I noticed your initial comment about the pump possibly not being sized correctly for this...

I am new to this forum and not sure i am posting correctly. Anyway here goes:: I have a hand dug water well that is spring fed; use for lawn watering only. Have about 2 acres so once the pump comes on it pretty well just stays on the way sprinklers are set up. I have a 3" 155Q07-150 pump...