Hello All
I would like to start a discussion about gravity fed water supplies. First question to put out there...
What height should the water source be above the point of consumption?
In my case, I have an excellent spring that is 77' feet above my ground level at my home. The spring is about 2300 feet from the house. I propose to use a 2" diameter pipe as there will likely be at least 3 families using the supply at some point in the future.
Is 77 feet high enough? Do you think I should add a pump at the house to keep pressure consistent? What psi will 77 feet provide?
Friction losses will be minimal given the larger pipe diameter.
Cheers and thanks,
Eric Whyte
I would like to start a discussion about gravity fed water supplies. First question to put out there...
What height should the water source be above the point of consumption?
In my case, I have an excellent spring that is 77' feet above my ground level at my home. The spring is about 2300 feet from the house. I propose to use a 2" diameter pipe as there will likely be at least 3 families using the supply at some point in the future.
Is 77 feet high enough? Do you think I should add a pump at the house to keep pressure consistent? What psi will 77 feet provide?
Friction losses will be minimal given the larger pipe diameter.
Cheers and thanks,
Eric Whyte