We are on a well. Will this cause the well pump to run? Or does it maintain system pressure sufficient to keep the well pump off?
1002813
We don't have a well, but noticed this question before and someone who DID have a well didn't recommend it.
1002814
I am on a well and use this pump to circulate hot water between the hot water heater and the rest of the faucets in the house. Being as this pump is only circulating water from the discharge (output) side of the water heater through out the house and back into the hot water heater, it is essentially a closed system and has no need to replace any water or lose any pressure that would require the well pump to kick on when it runs.
2255621
I ran mine separately. I suppose it could impede the flow if the pump (which discharges under pretty low pressure) was trying to push water into a pipe that already had static water sitting in it. The venturi pump has a check valve in it close to it's intake...which keeps the venturi primed...and of course also keeps the water from flowing back into the sump hole.
791577
As a general rule, no pump likes to run dry. The water cools and may also help with lubrication. Sucking a little air might be OK but running dry is not, at least in my book, and that goes for any pump unless they expressly say it is. If you fix your leak, power on and and it pumps water without leaking around the shaft, you're probably OK.
2080509
I am on a well and don't have great water pressure to start with. I took out the flow restrictor which definitely helps city or well. For the money not a bad deal. People complain about plastic but unless you want to spend $250 or more they are all plastic these days. I'd get another one.
753111
i have no idea what the max pressure the system is running. this component can handle more pressure than the other components like the valve, waterline connections and the the pump. i am using a shurflo pump and it has a pump shut off that is based on pressure, so it is self regulating system.
373208
I am not an expert. I have mine hooked up to the Natural Gas company line that has a meter on it. I think it reduces the pressure.
1570776
When i had mine installed the well man explained how the whole thing worked but that was a while back and I've forgot. He did set the PSI for a Max of 70 on mine. I do remember him saying something about setting it too high also. You can probably call your well man and he can explain it. Hope this helps.
444501
Yes, You need to purchase a brass T , a pressure gauge, a pressure regulator (for the well pump) ie. on @ 40psi off at 60psi., and a check valve, also a spigot to drain the tank.
765683
This pump is primary for a backup and uses water pressure to run. Effeciency is based on water pressure and should not be used if you have your own well.
1424413
You should have a pressure gauge on your well and I can highly recommend this ro unit.
1229861
it will keep running, but the quality of the pump is very bad. It doesn't have enough power to move the water in a long hose.
1543105
If you need a lot of pressure you can use this. It wouldn't take long for it to go through 5 gallons. Are you going to turn the pump on only when cleaning? Or will it run consistently?
1419186
the pressure will not reduce unless the capacity of the pump is not sufficient. most of the time these pumps are way more efficient than the size of the hose so I wouldn't worry about it
987961
Pressure may not be what you desire. It does well for me drawing from a shallow well (32ft) It does have a pressure switch to shut it off.
10040
I installed the pump to about 300 feet with plenty of water. There is no GPM adjustment, however the pump will shut off if the water level in the well is drawn to the pump level, this protects the pump.
212547
My guess is no. My pump is pulling out of a well about 13 ft deep and then up a 6% grade about 25 yards but I have a pressure tank with it..
224789
Mine heated up quickly, I had an issue with so much water being deposited in the well, but it was going to cost 26 dollars to send it back to Conair. the on button at the back, and there is a pause position, be sure it's turned on, and not paused.