I understand your though process. But I think your analogy isn't quite right. I would say it is more something like in the 1980s, do you want your Ford, or Chevy, with a regular paint job that you wax, or with a clear coat. Both will provide you with a shiny car, but one will last longer and has less maintenance.I have seen what valveman has to offer, but with all do respect that is like asking a ford guy if I should buy a chevy, so I'm just looking for unbiased opinions
Cool, just seemed odd that there were two similar threads on 2 different forums by users from similar areas. As I stated I like mine, haven't had any problems with it.No I don't know of any other forum, I just want info as I have had a well for about 4 years now and still learning.
Lol! Thanks GReynolds and MicEd! I have been hearing this question now for over 30 years. That alone should tell you the Cycle Stop Valve is a good product. But I have always understood why it is hard to believe. Even for me, it still seems to good to be true. As my confidence has grown for the product over the decades, I have become even bolder. Claiming the CSV is the cure for pump cancer is way over the top I know, but it is true! Nearly every problem and every failure of a pump or well system is caused by the pump cycling on and off. Installing a Cycle Stop Valve stops the cycling, and the cancer goes away.I have read many pros and cons about this item, but I can not make heads or tails is this something that I should use or need
I've had one for 4 years and am very happy with it. I bought my CSV before I ever found this forum. I also have the Cycle Sensor which, per the CSV website "Cycle Sensor is a system monitor that detects Rapid Cycle and Dry Run and reacts to either of these conditions by shutting down the pump". One other feature of the Cycle Sensor is it is a contiuous illuminated digital monitor of the amperage draw of your pump motor. So, when the pump starts and runs, you can see in real time how many amps it is drawing. Depending on the load....in other words, the volume of water being demanded, the amps will go up or down. Over the years, I am able to watch that amperage draw and be alert for a gradual overall increase in the amperage draw that would alert me to the pump motor beginning to fail. I will add that the owner, Cary Austin (Valveman) was extremely helpful in diagnosing and solving my well pump problems. My previoius pump burned up in 4 years. I had a well-servicer replace that pump and they did so with a pump that was too large, cycled repeatedly and burned up 2 weeks after installation. It was at that point that I found Cycle Stop Valves and began a dialog with them about my problem. I got a homeowner's education on well pumps from them on subjects from pump head, cooling shrouds, proper depth for the pump based on my well's GPM production and static water level, back pressure and pipe pressure specs, etc......basic stuff for many, I'm sure but not for me at the time. And he recommended the pump to replace the one that was too large. The end result has been my well operating flawlesslly for 4 years now and my well pump showing no signs of wear.I have read many pros and cons about this item, but I can not make heads or tails is this something that I should use or need
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