We have a dual water source; rural water supply which often drops to 20 lbs or less and our well which has 20-50 lb switch but is 1/4 mile away so there are some line losses even with 1 1/4 inch line.
I'm thinking I might want to install a booster pump. There are many styles and sizes, some with and some without bladder tanks. I'm looking for suggestions and personal experiences to help mold my decision. I appreciate getting good user information from actual users and professionals instead of a bunch of advertising hype or BS from some big box store know-in-all who can't spell booster pump.
Why wouldn't I want to buy the booster pump in the Harbor Freight catalog?
Should I use a bladder tank?
Are there sizing criteria for the tank beyond reducing the cycling of the pump.
Is there a rule of thumb for sizing the tank if we assume we know the GPM flow?
I have seen pumps advertised for use without tanks but wonder if that is a good idea.
Pat