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Booster Pump Connection - Size? Scott Townsend 03-04-2007
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Posted by Scott Townsend on March 4, 2007, 1:05 pm


I have a 5000 Gallon Tank that I have a 1 1/2" supply that will be feeding a
house with a 1 1/2" line.

The house could have 3 showers, Dishwasher and Laundry all going at the same
time. What size booster pump should I be looking at? I was thinking a 1HP
minimum.

Then what is the best way to connect the booster pump to the PVC? I was
hoping to get some sort of Flex piping similar to the stuff that is
connecting the Pool equipment. Help cut back on the vibration to the rigid
conduit and to the structure. Though have not found much in the Flex 1 1/2"
connections. Any Suggestions would be helpful.

Thank you,
Scott<-



Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on March 4, 2007, 1:14 pm



> The house could have 3 showers, Dishwasher and Laundry all going at the
> same time. What size booster pump should I be looking at? I was thinking
> a 1HP minimum.

HP is only one factor. You want to look at the volume (GPM) and the
pressure. Determine your requirements first.

>
> Then what is the best way to connect the booster pump to the PVC? I was
> hoping to get some sort of Flex piping similar to the stuff that is
> connecting the Pool equipment. Help cut back on the vibration to the rigid
> conduit and to the structure.

If the pump is properly mounted and the PVC is properly connected and
supported, it is better than a flex pipe that can flex and crack over time.



Posted by Speedy Jim on March 4, 2007, 2:34 pm


Scott Townsend wrote:

> I have a 5000 Gallon Tank that I have a 1 1/2" supply that will be feeding a
> house with a 1 1/2" line.

<delete cross-post to you-know-who>

I just want to ask if there will be some sort of
accumulator (bladder tank) at the house end of
the pump.

I don't think you can run the pump without one
or perhaps with a pressure bypass around the pump.

Jim

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