I'll admit I'm a novice at well issues. I'm pretty competent otherwise though and have been able to gather some information:
Location: Northern Virginia
6" casing on a deep well. 550' depth.
Pump sits at 480 feet
Water was approx 30' from surface at last check.
WX-302 tank (86 gallon). Bladder pressurized to 30psi
Pressure valve set at 32/52
I measured 6gpm out of a hose-bib after the pressure stabilized at around 28psi.
The pump is a 240V pump that draws approx 9A when pumping. By my calcs that should mean the pump is around 2.75HP.
Well was drilling in 1980 and the cast iron pipe was replaced in around 1993 with plastic (and a new pump).
Pump was replaced again only a couple of years after that (early death).
I have a Rainsoft acid-neutralizer that's serviced fairly regularly, and a rainsoft water softener that's dead (and bypassed) as well as a small sediment filter that's clear before the two. The neutralizer is necessary as we've had more than one copper pipe leak due to pin-holes. It regenerates overnight.
First:
In the AM we tend to get air coming out of the faucet or shower. Usually it's brief but occasionally the shower will burp after a few minutes.
Second, any comments on that flow rate? During my test some water was drawn upstairs and the pressure instantly went to 0psi. Should I have enough pressure to run a hose bib and another fixture? I never water the lawn but do enjoy long showers.
Third, great forum!
Thanks,
Tad
Location: Northern Virginia
6" casing on a deep well. 550' depth.
Pump sits at 480 feet
Water was approx 30' from surface at last check.
WX-302 tank (86 gallon). Bladder pressurized to 30psi
Pressure valve set at 32/52
I measured 6gpm out of a hose-bib after the pressure stabilized at around 28psi.
The pump is a 240V pump that draws approx 9A when pumping. By my calcs that should mean the pump is around 2.75HP.
Well was drilling in 1980 and the cast iron pipe was replaced in around 1993 with plastic (and a new pump).
Pump was replaced again only a couple of years after that (early death).
I have a Rainsoft acid-neutralizer that's serviced fairly regularly, and a rainsoft water softener that's dead (and bypassed) as well as a small sediment filter that's clear before the two. The neutralizer is necessary as we've had more than one copper pipe leak due to pin-holes. It regenerates overnight.
First:
In the AM we tend to get air coming out of the faucet or shower. Usually it's brief but occasionally the shower will burp after a few minutes.
Second, any comments on that flow rate? During my test some water was drawn upstairs and the pressure instantly went to 0psi. Should I have enough pressure to run a hose bib and another fixture? I never water the lawn but do enjoy long showers.
Third, great forum!
Thanks,
Tad