kasander
New Member
I have been here before and have always been grateful for the wealth of knowledge and helpfulness of many of the members here. I tried searching but didn't find my exact scenario in the forum. I am looking for the best way to provide water to a detached garage apartment using my existing well.
Current setup:
3 bedroom/2 bathroom house
Existing well was in place before I bought the house. Well must be located very close to house because the jet pump is inside the garage. It is a McDonald, not sure of exact size, but it has a return line going back down to the well. There is an expansion tank, I think around 15 gallon. I also have a Culligan twin tank water softener system due to the high iron and hardness of the water.
I do not know the depth of the well, or even the exact location. The pvc supply and return line exit the garage, then disappear underground adjacent to the foundation.
I would prefer not to mess with the well itself, the current setup has worked well for the 12 years I have owned the home.
The pressure switch is set at approximately 40/60, and the pump will not go much above 60, so I cannot adjust it to a higher setting.
One more thing, I purchased a CSV1A cycle stop valve several years ago, but never installed it because I dread messing with the plumbing.
Here is what I need (want):
Supply water to 1 bedroom/1 bathroom garage apartment, approximately 150ft away from pump. Elevation is flat, but apartment is above detached garage, so probably 20 ft vertically to the shower head.
I would also like higher pressure in my existing house if possible.
Based on some preliminary research, I was thinking of adding a Goulds J5S pump to boost the pressure. Assuming this is a good route, how would I configure the system? Should I go from existing pump, through CSV1A, then through existing expansion tank, then to new pump and a PK1A valve/tank kit, then tee off a 1" line to supply garage apartment and existing house from there? Or should I put the new pump/CSV/tank in the new garage?
I hope I have provided enough info to solicit some suggestions, if not, let me know what other info is needed.
Thanks!
Current setup:
3 bedroom/2 bathroom house
Existing well was in place before I bought the house. Well must be located very close to house because the jet pump is inside the garage. It is a McDonald, not sure of exact size, but it has a return line going back down to the well. There is an expansion tank, I think around 15 gallon. I also have a Culligan twin tank water softener system due to the high iron and hardness of the water.
I do not know the depth of the well, or even the exact location. The pvc supply and return line exit the garage, then disappear underground adjacent to the foundation.
I would prefer not to mess with the well itself, the current setup has worked well for the 12 years I have owned the home.
The pressure switch is set at approximately 40/60, and the pump will not go much above 60, so I cannot adjust it to a higher setting.
One more thing, I purchased a CSV1A cycle stop valve several years ago, but never installed it because I dread messing with the plumbing.
Here is what I need (want):
Supply water to 1 bedroom/1 bathroom garage apartment, approximately 150ft away from pump. Elevation is flat, but apartment is above detached garage, so probably 20 ft vertically to the shower head.
I would also like higher pressure in my existing house if possible.
Based on some preliminary research, I was thinking of adding a Goulds J5S pump to boost the pressure. Assuming this is a good route, how would I configure the system? Should I go from existing pump, through CSV1A, then through existing expansion tank, then to new pump and a PK1A valve/tank kit, then tee off a 1" line to supply garage apartment and existing house from there? Or should I put the new pump/CSV/tank in the new garage?
I hope I have provided enough info to solicit some suggestions, if not, let me know what other info is needed.
Thanks!