Terry_on_Guam
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Hi, my name is Terry. I will be replacing an old Sta-Rite PLD-2L 3/4 HP deep well pump (convertible attachement to shallow well) with a Everbilt 3/4 HP shallow well pump (if HD has in stock, if not it may end up being a 1/2 HP pump). I would use an identical replacement, but there are limited options here on the island. The pump is fed by a water tank outside, so it's used to boost our water pressure, rather than to pump a well.
The existing setup doesn't have a tank "T", but instead a flexible hose from the tank to a "T" on the output of the pump (see attached pic). Is that acceptable or do I need to re-plumb my water closet with a "T" at the tank? It worked well for a couple years after we bought the house, but is no longer working. Logic tells me that it's just a "T" and could go anywhere....but I'm sure logic has gotten a lot of DIYers in trouble before, so I'm humbly asking for advice.
There doesn't appear to be a check-valve in line either, in the existing configuration what would stop the tank from sending water back into the pump? Should I add one?
I bought the house like it is, the previous owner was very much into DIY. A lot of his work is impressive and well thought out, but a few things here and there I question.
Thanks for taking the time to read and any advice is greatly appreciated.
- Terry

The existing setup doesn't have a tank "T", but instead a flexible hose from the tank to a "T" on the output of the pump (see attached pic). Is that acceptable or do I need to re-plumb my water closet with a "T" at the tank? It worked well for a couple years after we bought the house, but is no longer working. Logic tells me that it's just a "T" and could go anywhere....but I'm sure logic has gotten a lot of DIYers in trouble before, so I'm humbly asking for advice.
There doesn't appear to be a check-valve in line either, in the existing configuration what would stop the tank from sending water back into the pump? Should I add one?
I bought the house like it is, the previous owner was very much into DIY. A lot of his work is impressive and well thought out, but a few things here and there I question.
Thanks for taking the time to read and any advice is greatly appreciated.
- Terry

