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And your point is? There is nothing what so ever that indicates the OP needs more than a few gallons of water. He is not on a farm, he is not running a business, he doesn't have a house full of children, and he isn't concerned about fire protection. He has also not indicated more than 2 humans...

That's really weird. Normal people do not use that much water in an entire month. Or a year for that matter...

It is definitely a good idea if you're putting it away for the winter and it might freeze. Freeze is death if you don't flush out all the water. I've ruined an electric one that way. But I don't think it's really lubricating anything... I thought it was marketed as a once a year sort of thing...

LOL! You're all getting your ******* in a bunch about a number and that wasn't even the point... Stop encouraging incorrect terminology. There is absolutely no reason to keep saying ignorant things now that you know better! It's not 1940 anymore. What is wrong with learning you are saying it...

Honestly Honda small engines are ****. Overcomplicated and overpriced, hard to work on, expensive parts. The only small honda engine I ever owned was on a pressure washer, I've never had a bigger POS engine. Even when nearly new, it refused to start WARM. And was far noisier than a $150...

Once again, it's not about the number, it's about the term "house current". That is not a term. Period. It never was at any time in history. If you say that you are wrong every time. Stop saying that. This is an electrical forum to learn things, now you have learned not to say that and make a...

I always think it's funny how many pressure washer engines with a cart there are for sale on craigslist...engine runs, no pump! If it is direct drive and the pump never requires an oil change, expect a very short life. They are cheap/easy to replace if you can find the right one that fits your...

220 vs 240 is a common (but very ignorant) thing to say. "House current" is not a thing people say. Or that exists. If somebody says that, they shouldn't even be plugging something in. They aren't referring to "current", and I've never in my life seen something rated for "house volts", because...

I'm not sure exactly what you need for run dry protection - I'm sure others can answer. I need to install the same on my well. I believe it senses a current change in the motor due to lack of water and then shuts it off. I don't know which valves are "good", but I just bought a 3/4" brass...

If it's working OK now I would not bother with the well guy then...just make sure the pump doesn't run dry (and probably install some sort of run dry protection) and does not keep running. You could easily add an extra tank on top of that with a solenoid valve that opens to fill a tank at...

That looks about right. This sort of thing can be put together rather cheaply if you find the right parts. Some of the other systems might be more advanced about controlling pressure and other things but that isn't really helping the low water situation, just a fancier system. As long as the...

If you take away nothing from this thread at least take away this: Do not ever say "house current" or "220" again. Those are not things. Those are not terms. That is not a thing people say. That is not how electricity works. 220 volts is not available at your house. If you hear anybody using...

The well fills the tank directly, then you have a second pump (basically just another well pump) and a pressure tank that feeds your house from the tank. You'll have to come up with some arrangement of float/level switches and timers so that the well pump turns on/off at a rate it can keep up...

Well, I mean they have "professional" psychics. They can probably tell you where the water is about the same.

Also, I think it goes without saying, but to the OP - make sure you use low flow shower heads, low flow toilets, low flow faucet aerators, and a high efficiency washing machine/dishwasher. Pretend like you live in CA. :rolleyes: