Water Pressure Got You Going?
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Water Pressure Problems? Hot or Cold Temperature Bursts?    showering kitchen sink flushing the toilet
Has the water pressure in your house got you going? Do you experience changes in water pressure, or hot or cold temperature bursts?
In the “good ol’ days” we were happy to have indoor plumbing for the sink and bathtub. Then came the “stacked” homes where the upstairs bathroom was located directly above the downstairs bathroom and the kitchen wasn’t too far away, either, providing decent water pressure to all the faucets. Homes today are built on a grandeur scale. Many have 3 or more bathrooms, a Jacuzzi, swimming pool, wet bar, lawn irrigation system, and water to the out buildings. The standard pump that was used 50 plus years ago is still being used today. This pump cannot adequatey supply water to today’s new homes, but a constant pressure system will. What is the difference?
The standard type pumping system operates on 40-60 PSI (pounds per square inch) which means that the pump supplies water to the pressure tank until the pressure reaches 60 PSI. The pump does not replenish the water supply until the pressure drops to 40 PSI. The 20 pound pressure loss is noticeable when you take a shower and other sources demand water at the same time. You also experience hot or cold temperature bursts. This pump has an instant on / off which is hard on the pump, pipes, and fixtures.
The Grundfos constant pressure system gives you consistent water pressure no matter what the water demand. You can take showers, run the dishwasher, flush the toilet, and water the lawn all at the same time without experiencing major pressure loss or extreme temperature changes in the water. This pump also has a gradual start / stop, which helps prolong the life of the pump, pipes, and fixtures. The pressure tank is wall mounted and takes up a lot less space in the utility room. This system works well for retrofit applications in existing wells, too.
Information provided by TL Stevens Well Company.
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