Charlie Bosco
Active Member
I have been trying to dial in the water system of my home since I moved in 3 years ago. Initially when I moved in the air pressure in the tank was very low (like 20psi) due to a loose valve. I noticed it because the pump ran continuously while the water was on. I have since fixed that issue.
Currently the one thing that makes me nuts is the water hammer when the pump shuts off.
I have a 1.5hp Jet Pump in a closed well ( no casing, just a galvanized pipe in the ground) with a bronze Check Valve. This goes to a 20 gallon Pressure tank.
The pump usually only runs about 10-15 seconds to fill the Pressure tank to 60 psi. Under typical usage it takes about a minute to get to 40 psi before the pump turns on again..
After reading about the CSV I am intrigued. I want to get more info. I was looking at this kit since I already have the pressure tank.
https://cyclestopvalves.com/products/pk1a-lt-constant-pressure-kit-less-pressure-tank
What brand do you all recommend? And what are your experiences.
If the pump is running more then wont my electric bill go up as a result? 15 seconds vs 2 minutes seems like a lot.
Currently the one thing that makes me nuts is the water hammer when the pump shuts off.
I have a 1.5hp Jet Pump in a closed well ( no casing, just a galvanized pipe in the ground) with a bronze Check Valve. This goes to a 20 gallon Pressure tank.
The pump usually only runs about 10-15 seconds to fill the Pressure tank to 60 psi. Under typical usage it takes about a minute to get to 40 psi before the pump turns on again..
After reading about the CSV I am intrigued. I want to get more info. I was looking at this kit since I already have the pressure tank.
https://cyclestopvalves.com/products/pk1a-lt-constant-pressure-kit-less-pressure-tank
What brand do you all recommend? And what are your experiences.
If the pump is running more then wont my electric bill go up as a result? 15 seconds vs 2 minutes seems like a lot.