An off-grid water system can work very well. But adding more homes changes the whole design. More homes need more flow, storage, and pump power. Long pipes also add pressure loss. This setup starts with two 500-gallon water tanks. The tanks are filled by a well when needed. A house pump feeds a 60-gallon pressure… Continue reading Off-Grid Water For 3 Homes: Will It Work?
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3/4″ Poly Pipe Run: How Far Can You Go at 60 PSI?
3/4″ Poly Pipe Run: How Far Can You Go at 60 PSI? (plumbing101.i234.me) — Running long stretches of 3/4″ SIDR polyflex pipe for garden irrigation can work well — as long as you plan for pressure loss, elevation, and flow rate. Here’s how to estimate what “reasonable” pressure looks like at the end of your… Continue reading 3/4″ Poly Pipe Run: How Far Can You Go at 60 PSI?