My first post, please excuse my newby status.
I have a deep well (225') with a 1hp submersable pump that is 24 yrs old. 4 years ago I added a 1500 gal storage tank that was given to me free. I also added a 3/4 hp jacuzzi booster pump pressurizing a 40 gal bladder tank. I like having the 1500 gals for emergency backup if power fails (which is rare), but it seems that I am really paying for it with the booster pump.
1. Is there a more efficient way do run my setup (no large hills for gravity feed)?
2. I know I will need to replace my well pump, is it safe to assume a newer pump will be more efficient?
3. Should I add an additional pressure tank, or go with one of those constant pressure pumps with the small tanks on top?
Thanks for all the great advise given on this board!
Matt
I have a deep well (225') with a 1hp submersable pump that is 24 yrs old. 4 years ago I added a 1500 gal storage tank that was given to me free. I also added a 3/4 hp jacuzzi booster pump pressurizing a 40 gal bladder tank. I like having the 1500 gals for emergency backup if power fails (which is rare), but it seems that I am really paying for it with the booster pump.
1. Is there a more efficient way do run my setup (no large hills for gravity feed)?
2. I know I will need to replace my well pump, is it safe to assume a newer pump will be more efficient?
3. Should I add an additional pressure tank, or go with one of those constant pressure pumps with the small tanks on top?
Thanks for all the great advise given on this board!
Matt