Chino Valley, Prescott Valley and nearby
Constant pressure system for local wells
A constant pressure system uses a controller to speed the pump up or slow it down so pressure stays steady while water runs. Call and get connected with an independent local well pump company.
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About constant pressure system
A constant pressure system uses a controller to speed the pump up or slow it down so pressure stays steady while water runs. It is often paired with a smaller pressure tank than a standard setup.
Owners usually ask about it when showers go hot and cold, or when they are replacing a pump anyway. It is not right for every well. Yield, depth and the pump type all matter, so ask the company to explain the tradeoffs.
Signs to watch for
- Pressure swings in the shower
- You are replacing the pump anyway
- The household added bathrooms or irrigation
- You want a smaller tank footprint
- Your existing controller shows a fault code
What local well records show
Yield is one of the things that decides whether a constant pressure system makes sense. In Chino Valley, the median tested yield is 15 gallons per minute in 86323, and the median depth is 345 ft in 86323.[source] Ask the company how your own well's yield and depth affect the choice.
Yield is one of the things that decides whether a constant pressure system makes sense. In Prescott Valley, the median tested yield is 10 gallons per minute in 86312, 10 gallons per minute in 86315 and 10 gallons per minute in 86314, and the median depth is 510 ft in 86312, 504 ft in 86315 and 330 ft in 86314.[source] Ask the company how your own well's yield and depth affect the choice.
| ZIP | Area | Well records | Median depth | Middle half of depths | Median static water level | Median tested yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86323 | Chino Valley | 11,230 | 345 ft | 265 to 425 ft | 165 ft | 15 gpm |
| 86312 | Prescott Valley | 1,854 | 510 ft | 500 to 590 ft | 360 ft | 10 gpm |
| 86315 | Prescott Valley | 1,486 | 504 ft | 390 to 605 ft | 272 ft | 10 gpm |
| 86314 | Prescott Valley | 311 | 330 ft | 210 to 500 ft | 124 ft | 10 gpm |
| 86334 | Paulden | 1,772 | 325 ft | 280 to 400 ft | 180 ft | 18 gpm |
| 86327 | Dewey | 2,031 | 305 ft | 202 to 410 ft | 110 ft | 10 gpm |
| 86329 | Humboldt | 2,314 | 265 ft | 160 to 400 ft | 85 ft | 15 gpm |
Questions to ask the company
- Is my well and pump a good fit for constant pressure?
- What happens if the controller fails?
- Does the controller need surge protection?
- What size tank goes with it?
- What is your Arizona ROC license number?
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Constant pressure system by town
What to have ready when you call
- Your address and the nearest cross street, so the company can tell you if you are in their area.
- What is happening. No water at all, low pressure, a pump that will not shut off, a breaker that keeps tripping.
- Anything you know about the well. Depth, age of the pump, or the well registration number that starts with 55- (see below for how to look it up).
- What you already checked. For example, whether the breaker for the well is on and what the pressure gauge near the tank reads.
Do not know the details? Call anyway. The company will ask the right questions.
Constant pressure system: common questions
Is a constant pressure system better than a pressure tank?
It is different. It keeps pressure steadier, but adds electronics. The company can explain whether it suits your well.
Can it be added to my existing pump?
Sometimes. It depends on the pump and motor. Ask.
What if my controller shows an error code?
Write down the code and give it to the company when you call.
Need help with constant pressure system?
Call and get connected with a local well pump company.
Call about constant pressure system(928) 655-8940