sp00kster
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Seems the more I attempt to fix - the more unanswered questions arrise.
I removed the dual check valve to have tested / replaced - the house water would not quit draining out - noticed after long period of time that water was getting warm, then hot. I had to finaly had to go close the shut off valve at the hot water tank upstairs some 30' + away. This does not seem right.
I have described to the local plumbing supply house of my plight and they were as supprised / disbelief as the most of you all were / are. They talked well over my head with many ideas then sold me some sort of inexpensive flow meter / gauge to be installed right where potable water enters house past all water treatment. They explained to me in laymans terms to my best understanding that I needed to find out first if it was truely drawing off of the house water and not simply de-pressureizing (sp) the water conditioner tanks (ie.. carbon, green sand and softner tanks). As well I should lower both pressure switch settings to more truely match the well pump capacity.
I am about to throw my hands up - I now know more than I ever wanted to know about plumbing and at the same time know less than when I started. I think it is perhaps time to get out check book and start getting estimates to find out what is going on here.
Thanks everyone!!
I removed the dual check valve to have tested / replaced - the house water would not quit draining out - noticed after long period of time that water was getting warm, then hot. I had to finaly had to go close the shut off valve at the hot water tank upstairs some 30' + away. This does not seem right.
I have described to the local plumbing supply house of my plight and they were as supprised / disbelief as the most of you all were / are. They talked well over my head with many ideas then sold me some sort of inexpensive flow meter / gauge to be installed right where potable water enters house past all water treatment. They explained to me in laymans terms to my best understanding that I needed to find out first if it was truely drawing off of the house water and not simply de-pressureizing (sp) the water conditioner tanks (ie.. carbon, green sand and softner tanks). As well I should lower both pressure switch settings to more truely match the well pump capacity.
I am about to throw my hands up - I now know more than I ever wanted to know about plumbing and at the same time know less than when I started. I think it is perhaps time to get out check book and start getting estimates to find out what is going on here.
Thanks everyone!!