Thread: well-x-trol

After research, I am getting ready to replace a Sta-Rite 42 gal. epoxy tank with a Well-x-trol bladder 34 gal. tank as well as adding a ph neutralizer and a possible sediment filter.. I am interested in a cycle stop valve for this system but am confused in what I need. From your website you give this info concerning the valves, "You can select 40, 50 or 60 PSI. with the preset models (CSV1 and CSV1.25) or you can adjust the pressure to suit your needs with the other models. From 25 gallon per minute to 500 plus gallons per minute". I am not sure which one I need or how many gallons per minute I need?. Is the proper valve dependent on the size jet pump I have? If so, I can get that info and relay it to you. Also, i assume the cycle stop valve goes in front of the pH neutralizer, right? This valve will have no effect on the neutralizers efficiency, right? Also, how long (life span) do these cycle valves have and when they do break, what effect will it have on my system? I assume that my system just goes back to cycleing, right? Please let me know what info (if any) is missing for you to properly diagnos what I need? I am new to to well water systems and am trying to do this right the first time. All help will be greatly appreciated!

If your going with a jet pump, the 40 or 50 lb. CSV1 would be sufficient. Since most jet pumps won't do much better than 50 psi with much water use. Unless you want to have one you can asjust, then you would go with the CSV1W or the CSV1Z.

Your jet pump can't do more than 25 gallons per minute so the one inch models are what you want. Save yourself some money, with the CSV you don't need a tank any bigger than a 42 gallon equivelent. Like my PC-66.

bob...


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I would not reccommend the adjustable CSV1W or CSV1Z with a jet pump. A jet pump does not build enough pressure to overcome the friction loss. Also make sure that the dead head pressure of the jet pump is at least 10 PSI higher than the cut out pressure of the pressure switch.

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what is dead head pressure of a jet pump?

Dead head or shut off pressure is just all the pressure a pump can build against a closed valve. Specs on the pump should say, max shut off head or pressure. If you have make and model of pump we can figure that out for you.

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