My Industrial Cabin Build

[Xfaxman]

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The constant pressure is appealing because there is no well tank involved. The downside is there is no reserved water if you lose power.

Anybody have experience wit this kind of system?

This is what we had before we moved here: https://cyclestopvalves.com/pages/basic-operation-of-a-cycle-stop-valve

And their Home Page: https://cyclestopvalves.com/

 

[airbiscuit]

Here's a pretty good article about constant pressure pump. It looks like it still uses a small tank.

https://www.beecavedrilling.com/constant-pressure/

 

[GSVette]

I have the constant pressure valve system from CycleStop on my Grundfos well pump. It does have a tank (I have the optional larger tank on mine) that you draw from for low demand (less than 0.5 hon iirc) until the pressure drops below cut-in at which time it will refill. At higher demand you get the constant pressure that the valve is set to.

Really like my system-constant pressure is really nice.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

I should correct myself. The direct pressure system comes with a 4.4 gallon tank that is attatched to a small manifold, which can be mounted to a wall. I have a 40 inch space just inside the door to the mechanical room where I could mount this to the stud wall and free up enough floor space for a water softening filter system.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

I have the constant pressure valve system from CycleStop on my Grundfos well pump. It does have a tank (I have the optional larger tank on mine) that you draw from for low demand (less than 0.5 hon iirc) until the pressure drops below cut-in at which time it will refill. At higher demand you get the constant pressure that the valve is set to.

Really like my system-constant pressure is really nice.

After reading, my only concern is power. I will be on the grid but we are end of the line. Have you had any issues with the drive?

 

[GSVette]

Not sure what you are asking-if you’re asking about the ‘drive’ part of a VFD well pump-I don’t have a VFD pump-the constant pressure valve (CycleStop) valve is used with a standard constant speed motor.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

I put up a video this morning.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

Not sure what you are asking-if you’re asking about the ‘drive’ part of a VFD well pump-I don’t have a VFD pump-the constant pressure valve (CycleStop) valve is used with a standard constant speed motor.

Ok. Yeah I am really liking the idea of the extra space I would get with the VFF. Entry coat is less. Future costs are higher but It would solve my issues.

 

[Xfaxman]

Ok. Yeah I am really liking the idea of the extra space I would get with the VFF. Entry coat is less. Future costs are higher but It would solve my issues.

Evidently you did not read about the cycle stop valve that I posted up thread .

Cycle Stop Valves, Inc

Constant pressure pump control kits, constant pressure pump control valves, and pump monitors

cyclestopvalves.com

 

[GSVette]

Ok. Yeah I am really liking the idea of the extra space I would get with the VFF. Entry coat is less. Future costs are higher but It would solve my issues.

With the constant pressure valve you get all the the benefits of the VFD without all the added cost and complexity.

I have run my pump off of my generator. So I still have water and most everything else when power goes out.

My system shown below. CycleStop valve is red item in photo