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It's in the pump manual, I read it myself as they left it with the paperwork.

They just went by the manual which called for a check valve every 100'. Had my first shower this morning. First thing I noticed was I no longer felt a surge in water pressure when the pump came one (usually 2-5 times per shower). Although pressure didn't seem higher just constant instead of...

It was a steal pipe (20' lengths) so it kinda made sense. I don't think the tank needed replacing, but at that point I didn't see the point of arguing it. I can't say what needed or didn't need replacing, glad to have water again, and no one else within 50 miles even returned our calls. Did it...

Turns out the well was 155' deep, and the original pump was at 148'. No wonder I had so much sediment. The total damage was catastrophic: New items: Schaefer 5 gallon(?) 1/2hp 230v Pump with control. 140'x1" Poly pipe and pump wire Flexcon FL12 Pressure tank New Pressure tank T with sediment...

Turns out the well it closer to 200'. So this is likely true. Hopefully we will find out today. Ian

Ruled out controller, no love. New controller brought pressure up to 18psi only. So, guess we need a new pump. Ah well, this sucks.

Think I need a new pump, but before I go through that I thought I'd check here. Info: 125' Well with submersible pump and external controller. 35gal pressure tank inline sediment filter. 230v 1/2hp Franklin pump. Problem: Suddenly during a storm we lost water pressure at all the fixtures in...