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    charlea197 Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 5, 2011, 03:07 PM
    Water from the city
    My wall is no good, I need to get city water tap they have 3/4, 1in,1-3/4&2 .I'm getting the 1 in one. My home is about 3000 feet from the city tap I'm thinking of a 1 -3/4 line or can I go with 3/4
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    Dec 5, 2011, 03:24 PM
    Way too much friction loss with 3/4 @ 3000ft. What's wrong with the well? You will be paying a lot to trench 3000 ft. plus the piping and meter.
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    Dec 5, 2011, 03:31 PM
    Yes at 3000 ft have you had estimates? What is the city charge for the connection?

    But I would go with the largest you can afford. I am also surprised the city building inspector has not told you the min size they would allow for that distant
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    Dec 5, 2011, 03:34 PM
    Charlea...

    How many bathrooms in the house?

    Do you have or are you planning on installing a lawn sprinkler system?

    Let us know and we can tell you more, OK?

    Mark
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    Dec 5, 2011, 03:34 PM
    There is mining going on in area. When they started 6 moths ago a moth later the well went dry I have to pump about 300g a week in it so we have water
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    Dec 5, 2011, 03:35 PM
    Hi Charlea

    Answer my question(s) above and I'll post back later tonight (around 9:00 eastern time)
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    Dec 5, 2011, 04:23 PM
    My home has 4 bathr & no to sprinkler system I have the machine to dig it
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    Dec 5, 2011, 05:05 PM
    Check with your local inspector, but I'd suggest piping this up at 1.75"... should be plenty for 4 bathroom house even at the distance you stated... ;)

    Mark
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    Dec 5, 2011, 05:41 PM
    Think you massplumber
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    Dec 6, 2011, 04:39 AM
    Charlea, I would also contact the mining co. In my area they could be held liable for the loss of the well. Good luck
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