We do not have a private well, but are on a co-op well with 20 others, and the pressure is only 15PSI on a good day.
Have a pressure booster system comprised of a 250gal tank, pressure tank, and a Goulds jet pump. Uses a pumptrol pressure switch adjusted to 30 to 50 PSI.
Problem is that the check valve between the pump and the water tank will only last about 5 months and then stop holding pressure.
The last check valve I used was a stainless steel Bonomi. After 6 months it would only hold 40PSI. Water would seem to be pushed by the valve and back towards the tank.
Have 1 inch PVC from tank to pump with two 90-degree bends. Total length of pipe from tank to pump is 4 feet.
Have moved check valve from the ends and the middle of the pipe and no matter where it is placed, it will fail within 6 months.
The inexpensive brass check valves at Home Depot do not work at all.
I assume the problem is not the check valves, but something else about my setup.
Any ideas would be helpful.
Have a pressure booster system comprised of a 250gal tank, pressure tank, and a Goulds jet pump. Uses a pumptrol pressure switch adjusted to 30 to 50 PSI.
Problem is that the check valve between the pump and the water tank will only last about 5 months and then stop holding pressure.
The last check valve I used was a stainless steel Bonomi. After 6 months it would only hold 40PSI. Water would seem to be pushed by the valve and back towards the tank.
Have 1 inch PVC from tank to pump with two 90-degree bends. Total length of pipe from tank to pump is 4 feet.
Have moved check valve from the ends and the middle of the pipe and no matter where it is placed, it will fail within 6 months.
The inexpensive brass check valves at Home Depot do not work at all.
I assume the problem is not the check valves, but something else about my setup.
Any ideas would be helpful.