We recently discovered that there's a leak in our 1" supply line between the well (~ 70 feet from the house) and the pressure tank (in the basement). We had a well contractor come out to evaluate our options, and running a new line (by trenching, and installing a new line) is a bit complicated given the hardscape in the way. He recommended snaking a 1/2" supply line thru the existing (broken) 1" line and using that smaller line to supply the pressure tank from the well. His argument was that the pump itself couldn't move more GPM than a 1/2" line could handle, so there would be little to no impact on the speed in which the pump can recover the pressure tank (vs the existing 1" line).
The pros of snaking a 1/2" line are straightforward - no digging, no re-doing walkways and driveway, etc. ;the existing line will simply be used a conduit for the new (smaller) line. Also looked in other potential paths for the line to come into the house, but there aren't really any other options given a long stretch of bedrock on the other side of the house.
Above said, I don't' want to take the path of least resistance if the 1/2" line is going to be inadequate, and will lead to pressure loss in the house and inability for the pressure tank to recover in a timely manner (or even keep up with demand if two showers are running at the same time, for example, and the pressure switch kicks on to refill the tank).
Looking for advice regarding whether or not a 1/2" supply line in my case would be advisable (or even sufficient to keep up with demand as paired with a 62-gallon pressure tank and a 4-person household).
Thanks in advance!
The pros of snaking a 1/2" line are straightforward - no digging, no re-doing walkways and driveway, etc. ;the existing line will simply be used a conduit for the new (smaller) line. Also looked in other potential paths for the line to come into the house, but there aren't really any other options given a long stretch of bedrock on the other side of the house.
Above said, I don't' want to take the path of least resistance if the 1/2" line is going to be inadequate, and will lead to pressure loss in the house and inability for the pressure tank to recover in a timely manner (or even keep up with demand if two showers are running at the same time, for example, and the pressure switch kicks on to refill the tank).
Looking for advice regarding whether or not a 1/2" supply line in my case would be advisable (or even sufficient to keep up with demand as paired with a 62-gallon pressure tank and a 4-person household).
Thanks in advance!
