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RTW (SC)
We live in the country and are on a well. When we built we had a water line run off the main and capped prior to the pressure tank in the house so that we could eventually have water at the garden. Will I create problems by installing a frost-free hose bib on this line? I'm concerns about whether it will:
1) make the well pump run incessently, and
2) potentially create water pressure problems in the house.
Thanks in advance for any wisdom on this before I embark.
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hj (AZ)
We would have to see the system to make an evaluation. If the pipe is before the system's check valve and pressure switch, it will only have water when the house turns the pump on.
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RTW (SC)
Yes, this "T" is before the main gets to the house where the pressure switch and tank is. So, it sounds like it is important to make sure this line is set up after the pressure switch/tank to unsure adequate pressure?
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
If there is a check valve at the tank tee, then you need to tie in after the tank tee.
If's there's not a check valve then it won't make any difference where you tie in.
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hj (AZ)
Either that or after the system check valve so it is on the "pressure side" of the system.
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hj (AZ)
There HAS to be a check valve somewhere, even if it is at the pump.
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
YES, that's why I said if there wasn't one at the tank tee then he could tie in wherever he likes.
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