Water interruption results in expensive Dishwasher and Clothes Washer repairs.

MossRoad · Mar 26, 2016

Since its all gravity, maybe a level sensor in the tank would be the better option. Have the level sensor control a relay that cuts off power to the appliances so they don't burn up if the tank gets to a certain level. If the tank's too far away for that, how about a simple "tall" pipe in the house could serve as a local tank. Put a sensor at the top of it. If it goes dry, it'll kill the power to the appliances before they burn up. Just thinking out loud.

ultrarunner · Mar 27, 2016

Thinking outside the box... I like it.

Never heard of a tall pipe but it makes sense.

MossRoad · Mar 27, 2016

Me neither, but I had no better term for it! :laughing:

ustmd · Mar 27, 2016

"Seems the washer and dishwasher will fill or try to fill until satisfied and no water meant they ran for a long time..."

I thought that most dishwashers/washing machines have a fill timer and if the machine does not fill within the allotted time, the machine will error out.

Gary Fowler · Mar 27, 2016

What kind of idiot do they have running the park to allow 150 PSI rated piping for 140 PSI service. If you are going by any Code to install or engineer, testing procedures would be at minimum 1.5 times operating pressure or 211 psi test pressure. In order to safely test the pipe should then be about + 1.5 times minimum for that so around 350 PSI proof. Anyone using service rating that close to the operating pressure is just inviting blow out. I would sue the azz for replacement appliance AND make them at the same time dig up all the pipe and install high pressure pipe to replace the sub par stuff they put in. Also part of the lawsuit would be for them to furnish potable water to full your tank daily till the new line is in + a little money on the side for your aggravation.

ultrarunner · Mar 27, 2016

From your lips to God's ear...

The park system contracts things like this... I do Hospital systems and I would never expect reliability with a 140 static on a 150 psi line.

The pressure is higher at the break because it is down in the valley... and then it gains elevation before dropping to the homestead.

The plan now is to install a $1800 pressure regulator upstream... they are limited to how much it can be reduced and still meet fire fighting needs...

For a 150 years there has not been a problem... California passed a law mandating meters... not sure it applies in this case but that is the direction.