I have a well tank in a poor location in my basement. The water line coming from the well is currently PVC.
I was planning on running PVC up the wall, through the floor joists and down to the new location.
Any issues doing this?
Not from the limited description. What, specifically, were you concerned about?
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Are there any issues with using PVC pipe to relocate the well pressure tank?
You said the feed line is already PVC...
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That does not mean it is correct.....
Hi, Ours is all PEX plumbed.
PVC is more inclinded to split under pressure, PEX is better for indoor use, and very cheap too:)
I am not talking about the plumbing. Just the water supply line from the well.
PVC is the standard for all cold water around here.
That wasn't the question asked. :)
The point I was making is unless you're also replacing the existing supply line from the well as well as simply moving the pressure tank and making the additional run (the latter being what your original post suggested) you're still going to have PVC so might as well keep it the same.
But, there's certainly nothing wrong w/ using PVC Sch 40 from a material selection standpoint--it's pretty much standard for most places.
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IT'S FINE! Pvc is fine....
sThat does not mean it is correct.....
My pressure tank was plumbed with PVC. No issues at all. I believe the pressure switch has to be close to the tank too. I moved my tank once without moving the switch and had problems with the pump cycling off and on rapidly. Problems went away when I moved the switch as well.
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Okay. You already know that PVC is commonly used. Your question now is "is it correct?". One answer to that is "Yes, IF your local code permits". The proper answer would be "check with your building inspector for the answer to it". You won't get the "right" answer here. We don't know what your code allows.
Harry K
Before you drill through any floor joists, better read up on what is allowable before your kitchen winds up in the basement. If a typical well supply pipe is 1" diameter it could require a 1 5/8" hole which could be real problem in the wrong part of a 2 x 8 joist. Plan well and good luck,
Joe
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