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    Advice for spring fed, low capacity surface well (or cistern?), 0.5 - 1.5 gpm replenishment

    Thanks again. Appreciate all of the input!
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    Advice for spring fed, low capacity surface well (or cistern?), 0.5 - 1.5 gpm replenishment

    Unfortunately, I think the well is too shallow for a submersible. Could I do a pump down float in the spring? Something like this? https://rainharvestingsupplies.com/double-float-master-pump-down-switch-15-cable-without-plug/ Storage cistern would open the solenoid valve when the pump up...
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    Advice for spring fed, low capacity surface well (or cistern?), 0.5 - 1.5 gpm replenishment

    This is very helpful - thanks! The cycle sensor seems to cut off the pump as the well reaches a dry point (or where there is rapid cycling). Is there an additional/alternative solution that would prevent a dry well, altogether? What I'm imagining is that the float would trigger the opening of...
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    Advice for spring fed, low capacity surface well (or cistern?), 0.5 - 1.5 gpm replenishment

    New homeowner and novice DIY-er with capacity to learn but not a lot of experience. At the very least, I want to know what to discuss with a contractor. We have a low-capacity well just below ground. It is fed by a spring at an estimated 0.5 to 1.5 gpm, depending on rain conditions. Once 50...
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