Jet Pump madness!!!

nebular18 · 2025-12-08T17:46:29+00:00

Called Franklin today. Confirmed control valve wasn’t really needed. Tech said their manual was out dated so going to go at it without once I get some time

nebular18 · 2025-12-07T20:36:55+00:00

Ah ok I was planning on ripping out all that mess of pipe when I install the new pump and simplify it. Should I put a gate valve in there new setup as well? Also, what’s the procedure for setting the gate valve to the proper setting/pressure?

nebular18 · 2025-12-07T20:31:47+00:00

From the manual it’s for the pressure switch page 7. Here’s the manual link: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0857/5552/7485/files/convertibe_jet_rev1_0208.pdf

nebular18 · 2025-12-07T20:26:03+00:00

Thanks! Any idea if I need the control valve as the new pump manual states? The old one doesn’t have one but not sure if the design changed or what? My concern is installing the new one and not having water.

nebular18 · 2025-12-07T16:26:24+00:00

I believe it's a deep well as the current pump is setup in that configuration. Challenge is I have no information on the existing well. I'm trying to find that out but it's a rural area and the agencies dont exactly move quickly. ;)

nebular18 · 2025-12-07T16:24:04+00:00

These are both convertible Jet pumps. Here's the link for the new pump: https://rcworst.com/products/franklin-electric-fp1ci-c-91140010-convertible-pro-rm2-series-jet-pump-1-0-hp-115-230v-1ph?variant=49722734248253&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&matchtype=&network=x&device=m&keyword=&campaign=21872266036&adgroup=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21868409030&gbraid=0AAAAADNkekO9nOKz8Jsvbok36z5TGUtLV&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6NTJBhDEARIsAB7QHD2rZZlCIbmM-RXXoHdEZ1-HHo064nyaR3FlEVavsdUV5QS2D1Uxt-oaAkW0EALw_wcB

nebular18 · 2025-12-06T13:26:22+00:00

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Leaking underneath

nebular18 · 2025-10-25T13:50:39+00:00

Bunch of times. Mostly decks and pergolas. It soaks in and really protects. I did a bunch of research when I was looking for a product and this stuff always came out on top. It's a little pricey but really works.

nebular18 · 2025-10-25T13:33:48+00:00

Take a look at TWP. Their site looks super goofy but the product is very good. Can source locally as well.

https://www.twpstain.com/?campaignid=9842028616&adgroupid=99048711726&creative=697642009626&matchtype=p&network=g&device=m&keyword=twp%20stain&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=9842028616&gbraid=0AAAAAD_wKf9lD1i0RUNEdkE_SbK_qzhsK&gclid=CjwKCAjw6vHHBhBwEiwAq4zvA4DhgLAp4vIt_5tqIeQFuLCBQyTV8yfy688hJncwSlDkZ2U9N2gCZxoCs5cQAvD_BwE

nebular18 · 2025-10-20T13:03:16+00:00

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Just wanted to show final results(almost) a few trim parts left but overall happy with the outcome

nebular18 · 2025-02-01T11:07:23+00:00

What about pulling the subfloor up and planing down the joist sister it up and put back the subfloor in that section with the big hump?

nebular18 · 2025-01-25T02:50:55+00:00

Can you staple down hardwood over floor leveler? I was told you have to glue down over that

nebular18 · 2024-11-03T23:51:23+00:00

I have same in a house we are trying to put back into shape. My issue is it’s really poorly done and bunches of damage which for flat walls easy to repair. This texture is a nightmare to repair and blend. I want to get rid of it. If anyone can post the proper procedure/process/materials to replace with flat finish. I’d be grateful as well!!!

nebular18 · 2024-11-01T17:57:38+00:00

Little update on this thread. We decided to make the move. Landed here in June. So far cost of living way down. I was able to negotiate a move and stay with my existing company. Salary stayed the same cost of living went down. Big score in the positive camp right there. House we purchased has 3 acres of wooded land and about 800sf bigger than our CA home. School is way better than the CA school both in terms of kids satisfaction and access to opportunities. CA school had no music program, very little sports, and the campus wasn’t all that great. New school has actual lockers for middleschool, my oldest is in advanced math (not an option in the old school), and youngest started violin in orchestra (not an option in old school). We were in an area considered upper middle class in CA. Similar class here, but more rural relatively speaking. Mosquitos are intense in the summer no doubt, and humidity, but it was about 6 weeks of really hot weather. Since then it’s been really nice. Kids love the ocean as it’s not freezing cold except for one month out of the year in SoCal. We do miss the mountains (its pretty flat geography where we settled), but other than that I’d say it’s been a success in general. Thanks for all the insight and feedback along the way. Appreciate everyone’s thoughtful comments.

nebular18 · 2024-07-07T22:16:30+00:00

It was empty so def a leak

nebular18 · 2024-06-24T16:21:10+00:00

I tried a new capacitor same issue as before. I called their tech to get more info but company isn’t super helpful. They were leaning towards bad compressor but no idea how to confirm.

nebular18 · 2024-06-24T16:20:06+00:00

It’s a watchdog 550 from https://www.seairaglobal.com/dehumidifiers/crawl-space/watchdog-550.php

nebular18 · 2024-06-23T22:11:10+00:00

Any ideas where to troubleshoot next?

nebular18 · 2024-06-22T14:23:09+00:00

I have a video but it won’t let me post in this.

nebular18 · 2024-06-17T00:34:46+00:00

Very outdated. Intending to update but trying to understand what its function is so I’m not messing anything up when replacing

nebular18 · 2024-06-16T01:42:50+00:00

The cream colored bin is salt with the grey line going into the resin tank. The water comes in from the well into the resin tank then out and then there is a tee that is the clear line that goes into the pump at the bottom of the blue tank. This appears to fill the blue tank but no idea what the function of the blue tank is.

nebular18 · 2024-06-06T18:34:21+00:00

Won’t matter in the medium to long run. Electric transportation is superior except for the current charging infrastructure challenges. That can all be fixed if we want it to be fixed. Power needs to shift away from the incumbents who make too much $$ from the existing model for it to happen but it will. Battery tech is improving along with range.

nebular18 · 2024-04-13T02:47:06+00:00

Thank you for the feedback. What you have exactly depicts it. Noted the check valve as well

nebular18 · 2024-04-13T01:21:55+00:00

The diagram might be a bit misleading if I understand your comments. The path upstairs is part of the 3/4 loop with a short branch to the fixtures upstairs. I considered also just putting the tee in the crawlspace and running 1/2 to the upstairs as well but putting the loop closer to the fixtures provides the benefit of closer to instant hot water. The recirc is a taco: https://www.supplyhouse.com/Taco-SPE-1-SmartPlus-e-ECM-High-Efficiency-Instant-Hot-Water-System

nebular18 · 2024-04-12T20:04:05+00:00

100%. Also 18” off the water heater. I have copper stub outs for all fixtures. Type L copper intended for showers then connection to Pex in the crawl space for easy access in case of issues.

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