Recent content by Valveman

Sorry I just saw this. It is very common to have submersible pumps in lakes. A GFI like used for swimming pools can make it safer. They say with a GFI you can hold one hot wire in your hand, drop the other in the water, and the GFI will trip before any shock when you jump in the water. Not...

Then you may need a booster pump. Many cities have inadequate water pressure and/or there are houses at higher elevations or out at the far ends of the line that do not have good pressure. Adding a booster or jet pump controlled with a CSV can deliver really strong constant pressure in these...

Low water pressure in general can be caused by the well or booster pump cycling on and off. With a 40/60 pressure switch, by the time the "well pump kicks in" at 40 PSI you have lost a full 1/3rd of your pressure. After the pump kicks in it quickly fills the tank to 60 PSI and shuts off. The...

Been watching this forum for years, and just decided to join. Thanks to all those who mentioned the Cycle Stop Valve. Fourth generation well driller and pump guy. Worked on my first water well in 1968. For many years I averaged building and or installing 2000 pumps a year. Studied electronics...

Been watching this forum for years, and just decided to join. Thanks to all those who mentioned the Cycle Stop Valve. Fourth generation well driller and pump guy. Worked on my first water well in 1968. For many years I averaged building and or installing 2000 pumps a year. Studied...