Coronal mass ejection impact imminent, Two more earth-directed CMEs

Re:Coronal mass ejection impact imminent, Two more earth-dir... by bbarnett on Saturday May 11, 2024 @02:50AM (#40326479)

I'm in the same boat, and have a lot of power failures. So when I replaced my tank, I made sure I went for a 80gal size / 40 gal badder. I also upped my pressure from 30/50 to 50/80, so that I have more pressure in there regardless.

But I've noticed a disturbing trend. A lot of people now have "continuous" pump/tank setups. A little pressure tank the size of a 20lb BBQ propane tank, just to allow for pressure stabilization, and a weaker pump. I guess cost is the motivator.

Sad, really.

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Re:Coronal mass ejection impact imminent, Two more earth-dir... by windexh8er on Monday May 20, 2024 @11:43PM (#40423854)

I had an irrigation guy try to sell me on the "continuous" pump setups. While you minimize some of the internal infrastructure - I agree with your take. The continuous system puts a ton more strain on the pump. The other piece is lift - even at 70 psi water pressure diminishes quite a bit if you're traveling three floors (basement, 1st, 2nd).

Definitely sad.

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