The driller that drilled my well said the output was approximately 5 gpm.
( Well is 115' in a 6" casing, static level at 57')
I'm planning to put in a Dole flow control valve before the pressure tank tee to prevent the pump from pumping more flow than the well's rated output.
My water usage is very conservative, rarely more than 1 fixture in use at a time, so I can't forsee using water for anything at a rate of more 2 or 3 gpm.
So, I'm wondering, should I go with a 5 gpm or should I go with a 3 gpm in case the well's output is somewhat lower than 5 gpm ? (pressure tank drawdown will be 9.4 gal.)
Anything I'm overlooking if I go with a 3 gpm instead of a 5 gpm, such as an adverse affect to the pump ? ( pump will be a 7 gpm Goulds, 3 wire, 115v, model # 7GS05411C )
Thanks,
Arky
( Well is 115' in a 6" casing, static level at 57')
I'm planning to put in a Dole flow control valve before the pressure tank tee to prevent the pump from pumping more flow than the well's rated output.
My water usage is very conservative, rarely more than 1 fixture in use at a time, so I can't forsee using water for anything at a rate of more 2 or 3 gpm.
So, I'm wondering, should I go with a 5 gpm or should I go with a 3 gpm in case the well's output is somewhat lower than 5 gpm ? (pressure tank drawdown will be 9.4 gal.)
Anything I'm overlooking if I go with a 3 gpm instead of a 5 gpm, such as an adverse affect to the pump ? ( pump will be a 7 gpm Goulds, 3 wire, 115v, model # 7GS05411C )
Thanks,
Arky