I use my shallow well pump for irrigation only. Set at 40/20 psi. Intake is 1 inch pvc-discharge 3/4 inch pex to spigot.
I have got it to where the pump will not turn off as long as I have 3 sprinklers minimum hooked up to it.
However, when I do hook 3 sprinklers up to it, the pump keeps at about 35 psi but the sprinklers are not exactly super high volume. Acceptable, but could be better.
Should I increase my intake to 1 1/4 or 1 1/2? Would this increase my volume to a point to where maybe I could use less sprinklers to keep the pump running? Or will I be limited to the 3/4 inch discharge (that I do not want to change.)
I've learned a lot with this little project of mine and appreciate all the help!
I have got it to where the pump will not turn off as long as I have 3 sprinklers minimum hooked up to it.
However, when I do hook 3 sprinklers up to it, the pump keeps at about 35 psi but the sprinklers are not exactly super high volume. Acceptable, but could be better.
Should I increase my intake to 1 1/4 or 1 1/2? Would this increase my volume to a point to where maybe I could use less sprinklers to keep the pump running? Or will I be limited to the 3/4 inch discharge (that I do not want to change.)
I've learned a lot with this little project of mine and appreciate all the help!
