How can you increase the Water Pressure ?
Often the problem will appear to be a pressure issue when it comes to volume or flow issue. A restriction in a line or just having a long line or under sized line could be the problem. There are many considerations; do you have enough pressure at your mains? Do you have an old furred up pipe work, perhaps lead or galv? Is your main stop open fully?
If you install a pressure gauge, you can check pressure. It should be above about 35 PSI. 35 PSI would be on the low side, but should be ok. then look at it when the water is on full in the bathtub. If the pressure is ok until you turn on the water than it is a flow problem.
A well water system operates with a pressure range, I.E. 30/50 or 40/60 etc.. The air pressure in the pressure tank provides the power to move water when the pump is off. So getting that pressure right is critical. The pressure with no water in the tank must be 1-2 psi less than the cut-in (turn on) the pump setting on the pressure switch. With no water in the tank.I'm on a well. The pressure is well above 35. I currently have copper (schedule M) but am going to replumb to Pex (separate issue) because my water is aggressive and I'm getting pitting and pin hole leaks.
I'm hoping the replumb with a homerun system which hopefully will also help my flow problem. When I currently flush the toilet with only the hot water running in the bathroom, I notice about a 50% decrease in the flow with no other water use in the house! Why would I see any change in the hot water flow when I flush the toilet???
Can you elaborate on exactly what causes and cures a flow problem?
Thanks
Don
What pressure range does you system operate in? When was the last time you checked for proper air pressure in the pressure tank with no water in it? Setting it correctly may solve your flow problem or improve it greatly.
But the pump is supposed to take awhile to come back on. Actually for pumps to 1.5 hp, they should stay off for at least 60 seconds for proper cooling. Otherwise the tank is too small.... If it takes a while for the pump to turn back on then it is some kind of restriction.
IMO he should check the tank's air pressure.That is what I said. If the pump cycles really fast then something is up with the tank. If the pump takes a while to turn back on the tank is probably OK, then there is a restriction. The restriction is after the tank in a valve or line.
This is awkward, but...
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