Grundfos went out, replacing with Goulds +CSV

[blaise_am]

Hi All,

Moved to a property about a year ago, we have a well that pumps to 2 storage tanks and a MQ3-45 pumps to 2 separate houses. The Grundfos went out this past weekend and I want to use this opportunity to make the water run smoother (pretty bad pressure drop in the first 2-3 seconds with the Grundfos and no pressure tank).

Parts purchased:
- Goulds J10S (going to be used at 115V)
- PK1A Pside-Kick Pressure Tank Kit w/10 gallon tank
- 1.25" check valve

Attached is an image of the current setup. Not 100% sure about some of the connections, but want make sure the parts above are sufficient/recommended for the goal.

All tips/advice/criticism is welcome and encouraged. Thanks!

 

[Valveman]

Sounds like a good plan. I would ditch the plastic check valves and use one metal, spring loaded, poppet style check valve, preferably on the suction side of the pump.

 

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[blaise_am]

Sounds like a good plan. I would ditch the plastic check valves and use one metal, spring loaded, poppet style check valve, preferably on the suction side of the pump.

Awesome thanks for the input! I've ordered this one to insert after the 2 tanks join: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007K7SY9U?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[John Gayewski]

Sounds like a good plan. I would ditch the plastic check valves and use one metal, spring loaded, poppet style check valve, preferably on the suction side of the pump.
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I've seen this before. I've wondered about the check valve being on the suction side of a pump. Most pump applications (hyronics, plumbing, and industrial ) that I'm familiar with preach about having the check valve (if any) on the discharge side of a pump so stuck checkor broken check can't ruin a pump. But most well pump diagrams I've looked at show it on the pump's inlet. How come?I'm just curious.

 

[Valveman]

I've seen this before. I've wondered about the check valve being on the suction side of a pump. Most pump applications (hyronics, plumbing, and industrial ) that I'm familiar with preach about having the check valve (if any) on the discharge side of a pump so stuck checkor broken check can't ruin a pump. But most well pump diagrams I've looked at show it on the pump's inlet. How come?I'm just curious.

A stuck or broken check can ruin a pump no matter which side it is on. I like the check valve on the suction side so the pump starts under pressure. It is much easier for a pump to start with pressure against it than without. Check valve on the discharge side means the pump is at zero pressure when it comes on.

 

[John Gayewski]

I guess the common thinking is an instantly ruined pump (with the check failing or breaking on the inlet) is worse then a pump that is being prematurely worn with the check on the outlet that fails in a detrimental way.

But almost any diagram I've seen with well pumps show them on the inlet side. I was just curious where this comes from. The industrial pumps I'm talking about are tens of thousands of dollars or more that might make a difference. The hydronic pumps are pretty weak and that might make a difference in common practice also.