Daniel Collick
Still learning.
- Messages
- 65
- Reaction score
- 9
- Points
- 8
- Location
- Bellingham, Washington
- Website
- www.bestrooterservice.com
After 18 years in, I confess I may be a little outside my experience. If my terminology or conclusion is off point, I apologize in advance.
I’ve installed pumps inside buildings, boosters, pressure tanks, etc, but incorporating something in this scenario I have not.
-submersible pump in a lake
-1” supply line to the main residence feeds a pressure tank and reduces 1”x3/4”x3/4” , one 3/4” line to supply the main residence and the second 3/4” line to supply the second residence located approximately 25 yards downhill from the primary residence.
-standard 40-60 pressure switch
-old, but maintained by the owner, canister & UV filtration system
-Primary residence fixture count:
1 KS
3 bathroom groups
1/2 bathroom
1 Clothes washer
1 Yard hydrant
-Secondary residence fixture count
2 KS
1 Utility sink
1 bathroom group
1 clothes washer
1 hose bib
The pressure isn’t bad, but it’s certainly affected at the secondary residence understandably when the primary residence is using water.
I don’t know when the last time the submersible pump &/or its housing was checked/cleared of any sludge or debris.
To my customer’s question, can an inline booster similar to a SCALA2 or better option be installed on the 3/4” supply line at the secondary residence without harming anything at the primary residence?
Is this the best way to supply the secondary residence with more consistent pressure within the 40-60 pressure switches range set at the pressure tank of the primary residence.
I do want to expand my experience in this area so I’m not inclined to just slap a piece of equipment in and collect payment.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
I’ve installed pumps inside buildings, boosters, pressure tanks, etc, but incorporating something in this scenario I have not.
-submersible pump in a lake
-1” supply line to the main residence feeds a pressure tank and reduces 1”x3/4”x3/4” , one 3/4” line to supply the main residence and the second 3/4” line to supply the second residence located approximately 25 yards downhill from the primary residence.
-standard 40-60 pressure switch
-old, but maintained by the owner, canister & UV filtration system
-Primary residence fixture count:
1 KS
3 bathroom groups
1/2 bathroom
1 Clothes washer
1 Yard hydrant
-Secondary residence fixture count
2 KS
1 Utility sink
1 bathroom group
1 clothes washer
1 hose bib
The pressure isn’t bad, but it’s certainly affected at the secondary residence understandably when the primary residence is using water.
I don’t know when the last time the submersible pump &/or its housing was checked/cleared of any sludge or debris.
To my customer’s question, can an inline booster similar to a SCALA2 or better option be installed on the 3/4” supply line at the secondary residence without harming anything at the primary residence?
Is this the best way to supply the secondary residence with more consistent pressure within the 40-60 pressure switches range set at the pressure tank of the primary residence.
I do want to expand my experience in this area so I’m not inclined to just slap a piece of equipment in and collect payment.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.