CablingPro
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We have a well with a new submersible pump 1/2HP, 10gpm 62 gallon Amtrol tank set at 40/60 psi, 50 micron mesh sediment filter (iSpring WSP-50), followed by 20-inch String Wound Filter 4.5, 2.5 cuf acid neutralizing tank followed by Whirlpool 33,000-Grain Water Softener. The said system feeds the main house (two people) and a cottage down the hill with one occupant. Cottage is about 120ft down from the main house and it gets the water over ¾ copper pipe. Water is acidic Ph 5.8 and hard: 14.97 gpg.
Ever since we’ve installed the sediment filters, the problem we’ve been facing at the cottage frequently gets low water pressure to the point of tricking as the cottage. Initially we thought it was the actual sediment that’s clogging up the filters, but now it’s happening with new filters. As soon as I open the bypass vale above the filters I hear the water swoosh through the valve and the pressure at the cottage goes back to normal. As if the filters were creating significant impedance for the flow.
Now, I don’t want to keep bypassing the filters as there’s significant amount of sediment coming from the well which isn’t good for the water treatment systems down the line.
I’m thinking running untreated water supply directly after the pressure tank down to the cottage and there maybe install a small acid neutralizer system there. Not sure what the options are.
I'm skeptical about any water pressure boosters.
Any ideas/tips are appreciated.
Ever since we’ve installed the sediment filters, the problem we’ve been facing at the cottage frequently gets low water pressure to the point of tricking as the cottage. Initially we thought it was the actual sediment that’s clogging up the filters, but now it’s happening with new filters. As soon as I open the bypass vale above the filters I hear the water swoosh through the valve and the pressure at the cottage goes back to normal. As if the filters were creating significant impedance for the flow.
Now, I don’t want to keep bypassing the filters as there’s significant amount of sediment coming from the well which isn’t good for the water treatment systems down the line.
I’m thinking running untreated water supply directly after the pressure tank down to the cottage and there maybe install a small acid neutralizer system there. Not sure what the options are.
I'm skeptical about any water pressure boosters.
Any ideas/tips are appreciated.