Farmer Tim
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I am finally getting city water!! I currently have a well about 600 ft. from my house and it uses 1 1/2" PVC pipe. I also have a booster pump and small tank in my basement to provide adequate water pressure to the house.
I have a couple of options:
- run a new line from the meter to the house ~ 1000 ft.
- run a new line to my pump house and tie into my current pipe ~ 400 ft.
Also, I can get a 3/4" meter or a 1" meter. The 1" meter is twice as much per month as the 3/4" meter and the tap on fee is an additional $700.
Will the 3/4" meter and 1 1/2" pipe supply enough water? I plan on keeping the booster pump and tank, at least for the short term.
Is there an advantage to running a completely new line? What type of pipe should I use?
There is about a 90 ft. elevation from the street to the house. I have 3 full baths, 1 half bath, and currently have no water pressure problems.
Thanks in advance for your help.
I have a couple of options:
- run a new line from the meter to the house ~ 1000 ft.
- run a new line to my pump house and tie into my current pipe ~ 400 ft.
Also, I can get a 3/4" meter or a 1" meter. The 1" meter is twice as much per month as the 3/4" meter and the tap on fee is an additional $700.
Will the 3/4" meter and 1 1/2" pipe supply enough water? I plan on keeping the booster pump and tank, at least for the short term.
Is there an advantage to running a completely new line? What type of pipe should I use?
There is about a 90 ft. elevation from the street to the house. I have 3 full baths, 1 half bath, and currently have no water pressure problems.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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