joe lesperance
New Member
Hi to all ,
I have purchased a house with a shared well. Drill well depth is 168' , 131' for static water level . Pump is 1 hp motor @ 7 gpm ( according to a receipt I have when pump was replaced in 2015) . I have the control side of the system and running a Redlion RL33-S pressure tank with 40/60 pressure switch. the neighbor has a tank as well , and I believe a 30/50 switch . Here is my dilemma . The well is meant for residential use , and my neighbor has a huge indoor dome garden and a 25'x50' outdoor garden .
So that being said , my pressure switch is going off and on continuously . I have bought a 40/60 switch for his system to try to equalize the system pressure , but he seems to think he doesn't need to cooperate. ( that's my problem to deal with) My question is , what can I do about the constant cycling of the pressure switch ? Also it seems my water softener is going through salt like crazy. We have been dealing with an extreme heatwave here and breaking heat records. He seems to think we are never going to run out of water. Is there a way to limit or reduce his consumption ? I could really use some input. I thought about putting in a one way valve , but of course he would get no feed. Then I thought about putting one in after the pressure tank , but then worried about water hammer in my system and will still have continuous cycling. Help please!!!
I have purchased a house with a shared well. Drill well depth is 168' , 131' for static water level . Pump is 1 hp motor @ 7 gpm ( according to a receipt I have when pump was replaced in 2015) . I have the control side of the system and running a Redlion RL33-S pressure tank with 40/60 pressure switch. the neighbor has a tank as well , and I believe a 30/50 switch . Here is my dilemma . The well is meant for residential use , and my neighbor has a huge indoor dome garden and a 25'x50' outdoor garden .
So that being said , my pressure switch is going off and on continuously . I have bought a 40/60 switch for his system to try to equalize the system pressure , but he seems to think he doesn't need to cooperate. ( that's my problem to deal with) My question is , what can I do about the constant cycling of the pressure switch ? Also it seems my water softener is going through salt like crazy. We have been dealing with an extreme heatwave here and breaking heat records. He seems to think we are never going to run out of water. Is there a way to limit or reduce his consumption ? I could really use some input. I thought about putting in a one way valve , but of course he would get no feed. Then I thought about putting one in after the pressure tank , but then worried about water hammer in my system and will still have continuous cycling. Help please!!!