New well setup

[Robert61]

I need to gather everything for my well setup. I have a 35 gpm 2 hp pump. I do have the pump in the ground and functioning but with no cut off now. I know I need the pk1a. I need to get my pressure tank ordered. I was going to order a 119 gallon tank but I’m reading this is not necessary. On the other hand I read about using 2 pressure tanks in series. What do I actually need? Thanks

 

[Valveman]

30+ years ago the best you could have done was to use a couple of big pressure tanks. These days there are much better ways to eliminate cycling than to use big pressure tanks. I would use a PK125 with a 10 gallon size pressure tank and a 40/60 pressure switch. The CSV12550-1 valve in that kit will maintain 50 PSI constant when using more than 1 GPM flow.

 

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[Robert61]

Thank you Valveman. I was a little concerned about that valve because they say it weeps water and should not be used indoors. I guess I’ll have to figure that part out.

 

[Valveman]

The CSV125 only leaks water when there is sediment or slimy stuff like iron bacteria present. If you have good clean water they will last a long time. Had the same one on my well for 23 years so far. Notice also there are alternate locations for the CSV125 where aif a small leak develops it should not be a problem.

The best valve for that size pump is the CSV3A2T, which will work great and does not leak even with debris in the water.