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Originally Posted by AKmark
That is what I want, yes. When the solenoid goes off I want the pump to maintain pressure until they go off. Maybe I used the wrong term by saying continuous duty. Do you have a page I can look at? I have been eyeing the Dolphin pumps, but cannot determine the PSI.
Here is the current set up, I am not sure if I can bypass the pressure tank with these cheapo pumps? I can run 572 drippers at once without outdoing the pump capacity.
I am not a pump guy, so like I said all ears.
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Sorry, I am not a expert in this area. Your best best is your local pump person and google.
What I was referring to would replace your well pump and pressure control with a new pump and a variable frequency drive. They do require a pressure tank but are tiny compared to a conventional system, they are like 1 or 2 gallon.
They are becoming more common for residential well pumps. You mentioned you are in the 1/2hp to 1hp range which is a typical home pump size.
Their biggest benefits are having a constant pressure and much more economical to use. Your current well pump goes from 0 to full power in a second and the opposite when the pressure switch opens. These pumps are variable and ramp up down to maintain pressure and if need be will cycle off.