Check valve chattering

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I have read some other posts regarding valve chatter and not sure if my scenario is the same. I have a 210 gallon storage tank that I use for a low yield well. Next to the tank is a 1/2 shallow well jet pump that I bought from Lowe's and it pumps into my pressure tank. The check valve starts to chatter around 45 psi. My pressure switch is 30/50. There is positive pressure on the pump since it sits a few inches above the floor in between storage and pressure tank. I don't know if I have too many 90s causing the pressure drop or not. The piping comes out of the top of the pump and I have a 1" check valve about 10" above discharge of pump. the pipe goes up about 6' , a 90, goes another 3', a 90, goes about 18" , a 90, goes down about 7', a 90 and then into the pressure tank. I used the existing piping near the ceiling which is why it goes up and down. The pressure switch is located on the tank tee. I saw a previous post that suggested putting the check valve on the suction side of the pump. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Tom
 
The check valve I got is from Lowe's. Here is the info on the check valve.

ProPlumber®
1" Plastic Check Valve
Item #: 28056 Model: PPCV100-PL

Do you have a valve that you recommend? Are the number of 90s that I have a concern?

Thanks,
Tom
 
The 90's are not going to make any difference. It is just the check valve. Try a brass one, preferably with a plastic poppet inside. I like Simmons or Flomatic.
 
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