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dieselscout, Good evening.
I have attached a friction loss in pipe schedule.
Looking at the schedule for sched 40 1" pvc @ 40 GPM for the first 100 feet, you will lose 31.27 psi due to friction loss. Since your pump is 180" submerged and I can see 3 elbows in the picture, you are probably losing 35 psi if not 40 psi by the time the water gets out of the well.
I want you to look at the bottom of the elbow where it comes in contact with the plate on top of the casing. I think that is 1 1/4" pipe going into the elbow and 1" pipe coming out of the elbow. Check it again.
Now it is time for you to trust TheGoose. He thinks I am incorrect according to his statement because it contradicts what I stated. Good luck with the Goose who has done this hundreds of times.
I think TheGoose is smarter than I am when it comes to hydraulics and irrigation. He will save you a lot of money by letting you continue with what you have.
PS: do not forget the chart is for the first 100' of straight pipe.
Goose, how do you get 30 GPM through 180' of 1" pipe ??? Just curious.
In my opion, another know-it-all id**t to the rescue. Just my opinion, don't get all worked up. Reread what you wrote and you will probably agree. Or read what all the other posts have said and learn something. Or at least read the "friction loss in pipe" pdf and learn something before you jump on my case.
Hakim, Good evening. You and I have been here before. Person give "bad" information, thinking they are doing right, are doing more harm than good.
Let me know if you are 86'ing me from the forum.
Sincerely, Dave
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TheGoose Re: Well Pump Planing???
It's definitely 1" pipe, which is good up to about 20-30 gpm at pressure.
PM me for more information, if I can help you I will. I have done this hundreds of times.
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