Hi.. I currently have a 50 gal pressure tank. I have been reading about these CSV that supposedly "save" pump life. I have found both pros and cons about it. The "pros" is the CSV maintaing desired constant pressure... the "cons" - Some say that it doesn't really save the pump because with the CSV, the pump will come ON every time you open a faucet. So, if I wash my hands or wash dishes or flush a toilet, the pump will cycle every time..So, the CSV would only be helpfull when I use the water for long periods of time (which would be when I shower)...so I can understand and would agree with those who oppose the CSV for residential use....so... should I then get a bigger tank, say 86 gal or bigger? thanks.

Hello to all. [I]Well info: Age of house around 64 years. Assume well that old. Two wire 230 volt pump with pressure switch at tank. Tank (Well-trol WX-203) new, pressure switch new. Depth do not know but I "see" water maybe 20 feet down well shaft. [/I] Just began the move to a new home and already it seems I have some issues to take care of. While the home inspector said there was plenty of water flow and we did make the prior owner replace the water tank (causing the pump to recycle over and over) it seems the pump is now gone. What I've done so far: Checked circuit breaker Tested for 230 volts at the pressure switch at the tank Tested the relay at the tank (it is now closed to send voltage to pump) Measured the resistance at the motor side of the relay to check for motor winding and there is none... infinity. -I do not get any current going to the motor leads. When clicking the relay there is no arcing like I'd expect to see if the motor was working and asking for juice. So now at the well head: Removed the cover. The only thing supporting the pump are the three power wires, green. red and black. No cable. Is this normal? I can see water maybe 20 feet down the shaft. When I pulled up on the wires I was able to withdraw maybe 8' of cable. Then it stopped coming easily. Not sure if it is jammed or just the weight of the pump. Did not want to pull any harder not knowing what's what. When I let the wire go it did not drop all the way back in. Instead it felt like the pump was now bobbing up and down in the water. Cannot see it though [B]Is this because the vacuum action of the pump will pull the motor back down when running?[/B] I can also see what appears to be the fitting for the water line maybe a foot below the level of the ground. A right angle fitting. Not sure how the pump would clear that fitting even if it came back up. [B]Am I looking at digging this shaft up to get to that point?[/B] So here I sit. Yes, I can call a pro and I may still that but still would like to tackle this myself if i can with some help from this forum. I'm sure a pro will charge big $$ that right now I do not have. Pumps can be had at Home Depot for $500 or less depending on the motor size. Hope someone can help.