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yorkfarm (NC)
Hey folks,
I posted earlier with some questions about running water from a well to multiple locations around my property, including a small house located about 150' from the well. I was told to build a 1" PVC manifold at the well and run either polyethylene or pex pipe to the house and other locations.
I've decided that I'm going to use 1" pex buried 18" for the run to the house and I have a few questions. First, is there a fitting (Sharkbite or otherwise) to connect the 1" PVC (at the manifold) to the 1" pex? Second, what is the best way to reduce the 1" pex to 1/2" pex, which I'm going to use for the water lines in the house. And third, will I need some sort of inline pressure reducer before the water goes into the house?
I should also mention that there won't be any inspection of the house, but I want to do things the right way as much as possible.
Thanks!
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AnokaCountyTornado (MN)
You could set up another manifold at the house that is fed by the 1 inch with multiple 1/2 inch PEX outlets. These manifolds are available at many locations.
As for the regulator. I guess I'm curious as to why you think you need one at the house? Is the well supply pressure really high and if so, why?
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yorkfarm (NC)
AnokaCountyTornado,
Thanks for the information. I had just read that sometimes a regulator is required. The pump kicks off at 60 psi, I believe, if that helps at all. Maybe I don't even need one--I don't know.
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bernabeu (SC)
No regulator required unless pressure is 80+psi.
1" buried MINIMUM of 18" is good - aim for 24", settle for 18" 
Use the suggested manifold inside house.
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AnokaCountyTornado (MN)
When you said you were going to bury the pipe oly 18", I assumed you were in a non freeze climate. Eighteen inches is fine to protect from damage, but not so good if you live in a northern climate!
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