On Apr 10, 10:09*am, wrote:
On Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:12:40 -0400, bobmct
wrote:





My house which is 40 years old has 1/2" copper lines for the water
feeds. *I have a submersed well pump and a bladder tank who's pressure
guage reads 30psi. *I also have an exchange filter and a cartridge
filter in line and I've tested with both of them bypassed with
negligible differences. *My pump was replaced 10 years ago and the
pressure tank sooner. * The pump seems to cycle normally as it has in
the past. *I've also checked the air pressure in the tank and it is at
spec.

My measured flow at several faucets is now at 1.6 GPM and I have
noticed a reduced pressure/rate over the past year.

So, my questions to those who know - what/where can I look or do to
diagnose and/or improve this situation? * *I am reluctant to bring in
a contractor at this point because of economic reasons. * What might
my options be?

Thanks all.

I've seen older homes that had steel or iron pipe from the well into
the house. That pipe eventually becomes more and more restricted with
rust and sediment buildup. In one house like that, the water at the
taps was reduced to a trickle, and the owner thought he was looking at
replacing all the plumbing in the house. I replaced about 4 feet of
iron pipe where it came into the house and all was good.- Hide quoted text -

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Restrictd flow due to obstructed pipes _prior_ to the tank will only
be in effect when the pump is running. It won't effect anything if
the pump is off as the pressure tank will be providing normal
pressure. Reduced flow at all times has to be after the tank.

Harry K