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I have a 20GPM submersible pump down approximately 260-300 feet. It feeds into an 86 gallon Well Xtrol pressure tank with a 30-50 PSI switch. That feeds into a Davey booster pump that supply's water to the house and a irrigation system. We are located in South Texas.
I would like to add a 2500 gallon black Poly/Plastic water storage tank to the system. During the summer the irrigation system is able to pull more water than the pump can deliver.
I was hoping someone could validate what I plan to do.
20GPM Well Pump-->Storage Tank with manual inlet flow valve-->pressure tank-->booster pump
Storage tank would be located approximately 20 feet from pressure tank.
I have several questions:
1. I'm wondering if I'll have enough pressure to feed the pressure tank without another pump in the system. There is a current rise of about 6 feet from pump switch to pressure tank. (Well Installer mounted tank up on a work bench and pump output comes in through wall at ground level)
2. Does the manual float switch in the storage tank have an electrical connection back to the pump switch or controller. I'm just trying to figure out what switches off the well pump when the 2500 gallon tank is full.
3. Any special plumbing considerations? I've seen some sites recommending flex plumbing, flow valves.etc? The tank is a Norwesco model D40631 with 1.5" intake and 2" drain fittings.
4. We don't get very much below freezing temperatures but I plan to bury the water lines under ground and insulate the lines above ground. Any issues with this?
5. Should I be concerned with filtering the water before and after it goes into the storage tank? Our water contains a lot of iron that I currently remove with a softener and whole house filter.
6. Do they make devices for sanitizing the water with Chlorine? We probably will turn the water over frequently during the summer but it will also be used in the house.
Sorry for the long post but just want to do this right the first time. Thanks for any assistance.
David
I would like to add a 2500 gallon black Poly/Plastic water storage tank to the system. During the summer the irrigation system is able to pull more water than the pump can deliver.
I was hoping someone could validate what I plan to do.
20GPM Well Pump-->Storage Tank with manual inlet flow valve-->pressure tank-->booster pump
Storage tank would be located approximately 20 feet from pressure tank.
I have several questions:
1. I'm wondering if I'll have enough pressure to feed the pressure tank without another pump in the system. There is a current rise of about 6 feet from pump switch to pressure tank. (Well Installer mounted tank up on a work bench and pump output comes in through wall at ground level)
2. Does the manual float switch in the storage tank have an electrical connection back to the pump switch or controller. I'm just trying to figure out what switches off the well pump when the 2500 gallon tank is full.
3. Any special plumbing considerations? I've seen some sites recommending flex plumbing, flow valves.etc? The tank is a Norwesco model D40631 with 1.5" intake and 2" drain fittings.
4. We don't get very much below freezing temperatures but I plan to bury the water lines under ground and insulate the lines above ground. Any issues with this?
5. Should I be concerned with filtering the water before and after it goes into the storage tank? Our water contains a lot of iron that I currently remove with a softener and whole house filter.
6. Do they make devices for sanitizing the water with Chlorine? We probably will turn the water over frequently during the summer but it will also be used in the house.
Sorry for the long post but just want to do this right the first time. Thanks for any assistance.
David
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