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    ColinJ Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 4, 2008, 07:34 AM
    Second pressure tank
    I've got an odd situation but due to land size and cost we share a well with 4 properties.

    The well pump goes into a large pressure tank which turns on at 30 and off at 60psi. We just replaced all the equipment this summer. I'm the only full time house on the grid as the rest are just cottages. .


    Problem: Pressure is not as great as I wish it was (better though with the new equipment). My log cabin is about 150 feet down hill from the tank.


    Possible solution: Install a pressure tank in my basement next to a one way switch. I'm not sure this would work... I think it would increase pressure a small amount but not by large amounts because what is going to pressurize the tank.

    To pressurize my local system I could install a small jet pump. My concerns about installing an above ground pump is that it could overpower the existing system and create a suction...

    Suggestions?
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    Sep 4, 2008, 11:38 AM
    Possible solution: Install a pressure tank in my basement next to a one way switch. I'm not sure this would work... I think it would increase pressure a small amount but not by large amounts because what is going to pressurize the tank.
    Installing another bladder tank can't give you any more pressure then you put into it. But your next idea would work,
    To pressurize my local system I could install a small jet pump. My concerns about installing an above ground pump is that it could overpower the existing system and create a suction...
    This is called a "jockey or booster pump" You would treat the pressure line coming into your house just like a suction line from a well. You would install a control box and a bladder tank set to the pressure that you wish. Your concern was,
    that it could overpower the existing system and create a suction...
    You would install a check valve on the line leading to your house to prevent your pressure from bleeding back to the other tank. In short, treat this like installing a new pump, the only difference will be instead of a well furnishing the water you'll get it from the other supply. Good luck, Tom
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