Recent content by RockfordPI

I totally agree on the numbers, it is driving me crazy. However, I have a pic of the pump and motor nameplate (attached) I took just before I put into the well. It may be in my pressure tester (pic attached. I wonder if is possible when it spiked the momentum of the pressure knocked the red...

I have done some preliminary testing, but want to get my 3000 gallon tank full before I do more pressure testing just in case my drop pipe happens to burst under the higher pressure or I need to pull the pump. Here is what I have done/found so far: At 60 HZ, my 200 psi pressure gauge pegs for...

That is possible, but I don't think so. I had good water when the driller left, but did not use for 6 months or so and then became the problem. Still experimenting, I hope to have a solution or more data to post soon. I greatly appreciate the feedback I have gotten from everyone.

THANK YOU! Exactly the process I needed to know. I will verify actual amps. The ASD is a pretty good 3hp Toshiba Industrial Drive, but I will check it just to be sure. Also, tried to leave a tip in your tip jar, but link is not working.

THANKS MAN! This is the kind of data I need. I follow your first point because 42 HZ when I cover the outlet with my thumb it does not feel like it is building a lot of pressure. Couple of points/questions: I have attached pics of motor nameplate, it shows motor rated for 4 amps cont. (SF...

It was 18 months ago when well was drilled and it was producing at the very least 7 GPM at that time with current equipment. However, it was 6 months after we finished and I before I started using the well. Also, driller did not sell me the variable speed system, it was "overstock" I kept from...

Yes, pump drops to about 3.5 AMPS when I reduce speed and has good water flow until it doesn't LOL. It behaves just like the well is running dry. Normally I would assume that the well was pumping dry, but that does not explain the high amps.

Trying to ascertain if I have a well issue, a pump issue, or BOTH. 200' well, drilled 2 years ago. Was getting around 7 GPM when driller left. Well was not used for 6 months after drill. I have 1 HP three phase pump with an Adjustable Speed Drive running the pump. Pumping into a...

48 x 9". I can guessing by dome hole you mean hole at the top of the tank? If so, I have three tanks I can use. Two of them are the the old Uniflex tanks, but I have an adapter that will allow me to use the valve in the pic. I also have another taller one, I think it is 54" with a threaded hole...

Thanks for the info. Small change in plans, just bought a new carbon filter system, now what I would like to do is change my upflow acid neutralizer to a backwashing acid neutralizer (someone said I am getting channeling and lose effectiveness if I do not backwash) . I am guessing the...

I have an old McClean Valve (Circa 1998) I was using on a Carbon Filter to remove chlorine. It appears the linkage to the piston broke and it stuck in backwash mode. My question is, can I replace the backwashing valve on the left (1st pic) with the newer softener valve on the right? If so, do...

Yes, there is a CV at bottom of well so I am OK in the very short term. However, VM makes a good point, it could fail and potentially drain 3000 gallons back into the well. I always intended to fill from top, just have not had a chance to climb to the top and add another hole in the tank. I...

Thanks for the info. Actually I already have a pressure switch next to the bladder tank from previous setup, all I need to do is change my wiring to fix that issue. There is also another check valve at the bottom of the well, but your point is well taken. I will definitely move the fill line to...

I think what I have is very similar to your diagram, though I use the same inlet (with check valve) to both fill and draw from the storage tank (that was one of my concerns). I also don't have the pside kick, but my pump is only starting 16 times daily. Given that my well is producing 1/2...

I understand the general concept of head, but not "suction head". Can you help me understand that please. The centrifugal pump is a one HP Drummond sprinkler pump from harbor freight: https://www.harborfreight.com/1-HP-Portable-Sprinkler-Pump-1075-GPH-63320.html