I have a well and 1 pressure tank. I am putting in a whole house filter system. I want to tee a separate line that will feed 2 yard hydrants and 1 hose bib prior to filtration. If I'm thinking correctly, I would need a 2nd pressure tank and maybe a check valve at each pressure tank? I'm a homeowner and not a plumber by the way. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Check valve question
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To expound on what I'm thinking....
Line from wellhead to pressure switch, line from pressure switch to a tee, 1st line on tee goes to check valve, then a pressure tank which feeds hydrants.
2nd line on tee goes to a check valve then the filtration system, then pressure tank which feeds the house.
Does that sound right?
Line from wellhead to pressure switch, line from pressure switch to a tee, 1st line on tee goes to check valve, then a pressure tank which feeds hydrants.
2nd line on tee goes to a check valve then the filtration system, then pressure tank which feeds the house.
Does that sound right?
wpns
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No. Come off the pressure tank to a tee. One side to the filter. The other side to the unfiltered hydrants, etc.
If I put the filter system between the pressure tank and house, won't that greatly reduce my water pressure in the house? I thought that the water in the pressure tank had to be filtered already to help eliminate water pressure issues? Thanks for your reply.
wpns
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The pressure drop across your filter system should be small, on the order of a couple of psi. If it is significant, then there’s something wrong. What filter system are you planning on using, and how many people or appliances do you have in your house?
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The only check valve you want is the one down the well on the pump. Do not add anymore check valves. And you only need one pressure tank. A tee prior to the filters will go to the outside hydrants. The other water will go through the filter before going to the house. Filters and softeners may cause about a 10 PSI loss in pressure. So, to make up for this you turn the pressure switch up to 50/70 instead of 40/60. Just turn the large adjustment screw in the pressure switch 3 full turns to the right. Then adjust the air charge in the tank to about 45 PSI.
You will still have lower pressure when the system is at 50 than when at 70. And it will go from 50 to 70 over and over as you use water. By adding a Cycle Stop Valve set at 60 PSI, the system will stay at a strong constant 60 PSI the entire time you are using water. 60 PSI constant will seem like so much stronger pressure than many tell me they no longer even need soap in the shower. Lol!
You will still have lower pressure when the system is at 50 than when at 70. And it will go from 50 to 70 over and over as you use water. By adding a Cycle Stop Valve set at 60 PSI, the system will stay at a strong constant 60 PSI the entire time you are using water. 60 PSI constant will seem like so much stronger pressure than many tell me they no longer even need soap in the shower. Lol!
Great info from both of you, thank you!
To answer wpns, I have 2 full baths, laundry, dishwasher. I also have a 34' RV that seems to stay occupied more times than not these days by friends or family...fed by one of the hydrants.
My research has led me to the link below for a filter system but I have not received input from a professional yet.
https://www.aquasana.com/whole-hous...ater-with-uv-filter/proinstall-100237395.html
I will be reading up on the csv...I like the idea of a constant pressure, not to mention the $$ I'll save on soap!
Thanks again
To answer wpns, I have 2 full baths, laundry, dishwasher. I also have a 34' RV that seems to stay occupied more times than not these days by friends or family...fed by one of the hydrants.
My research has led me to the link below for a filter system but I have not received input from a professional yet.
https://www.aquasana.com/whole-hous...ater-with-uv-filter/proinstall-100237395.html
I will be reading up on the csv...I like the idea of a constant pressure, not to mention the $$ I'll save on soap!
Thanks again
