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These pumps are variable flow and very quiet. First one I had lasted 10-15 years, the water I have is real alkaline so pretty sure that contributed to it's failure, plus I didn't have an accumulator tank with the first one so it started and stopped a lot more. I would definitely buy these again.

Yes, I have a similar one, different brand to these but same idea. Any of those should work depending on how you want to plumb it in. I bought mine at one of the local pump/tank shops. https://www.globalwatersolutions.com/products/pressure-tanks/pump-applications/pressurewave/

Here's some pics of the system. I built a manifold in order to have all options available; I can feed my pump directly from moo ban system, fill my underground tank, have pump suck from underground tank, or bypass pump and use pressure from moo ban system--which is not very much but usable in an emergency. First pipe right side of mainfold: water in to system which can feed pump directly and/or fill my underground tank depending on what valves are opened/closed. Second pipe moving to the left; a bypass around pump system in case pump fails. Third pipe is fill for underground tank Fourth pipe is suction from unerground tank to pump inlet As you can see on the opposite side is the pump outlet feeding my system and teeing off to fill the pressure tank. I used unions in case something goes wrong with valves or piping, I can easily remove the whole manifold without cutting/gluing pipes. I've never had an issue with the unions except when I was gone and my wife had to get the pump changed by a Thai water/pump guy. He couldn't understand the system or why I used unions; he wanted to cut everything out and glue in new pipes. I told my wife to just wait till I got back, no problem. The unions are rated for the pressure I have on the outlet side. As far as the tank price, it was quite a few years ago but I want to say somewhere around 6k-7k baht. It's got a rubber bladder inside that holds pressurised air on one side and water on the other. Also the tank has a mount on top that fit my pump directly, no mods needed. Any other questions feel free to ask.

Installed a pressure tank and has helped extend the life of my pump. One thing that contributes to pump failure is the starting/stopping. With a pressure tank the pump starts then runs longer--in order to fill up the tank, but has fewer starts/stops. Definitely a good addition to a system.

Exactly! I ALAWAYS look in my rear view mirror when stopping at zebra crossings as the Thais generally don't stop just beacause a light has changed to red. There needs to be someone crossing for them to stop.

RIP, too late now but always power down equipment before working on it, electrical, mechanical, whatever.

55555555! So funny! How many drunks do they think will wait around to sober up?! I've been out, and drunk many times, and have never once thought about hanging around somewhere to sober up! If I'm hanging around I'm having another one! The idea looks good on paper, but in reality.....I don't think so!

55555! Wouldn't think any Thai city or city official would be interested in this day! Maybe an "all show no go" type of deal!

Exactly, and they probably wonder "why stupid farangs don't know what papers to bring!"

At home with my wife

Visited Jomtien immigration yesterday 06 Dec, in the afternoon--yes, I know, shouldn't have gone then. Anyway, it was a madhouse inside the first office, on the street in front, and the parking lot a few yards down the street; have never seen it this busy. Went back this morning and showed up at 0730 hrs, was # 10 in the queue. By 0745 the queue was out into the street. I would say there were approx 80-100 people waiting when I left. Just giving people on this forum an idea of what the numbers are like at certain times. Another thing; every time I've been there, there are numerous people that don't have the corrrect documents/copies/photos; approx 4-5 people out of the first ten in line in front of me. Anyway, I've always thought if they had large signs with lists of docs needed up outside for the various visas/extensions this would make it easier for the farangs AND the Thai workers there. Plus a sign before you go in the first office stating something like, "Did you check the list of docs needed BEFORE coming in here?" I know they don't care about the farangs but I see how the Thai workers get so frustrated/pissed off by people not knowing what they need. Today the third guy in line got this from the front desk, "You know you need this! You were here yesterday, I remember you! Go away and get these documents and get back in line!" It wasn't a very good start to the Thai worker's day--or the farang's. I know years ago they used to have a older farang gentleman that worked there answering questions; that seems like a good idea also, just somebody that answers question, nothing else. I know it's the farang's responsibilty to know what docs are needed but we know how humans are, basically lazy. My wife told me the only reason people work there is for the benefits after retirement. I thought to myself, "Must be very very good benefits to be putting up with this s**t all day long for twenty years or so!"

"Not legally empowered"?! Once the brown envelopes fly to the right location, "legally empowered" won't matter! TIT

Such a strange concept, no ones pointing at him and I still know he's the one the story's about.

I know mothers are off limits for a lot of people but this one for a birthday: Congratulations on the day your face rubbed your mother's pussy.

The best part of you ran down your daddy's leg.

If they just had someone pointing at him it would be perfect!

5555555! What a bunch of clowns! Been here 30 years and it hasn't been finished ever; it just remains in a constant state of flux. Gotta keep those brown envelopes flowing to the right hands; hard to keep that happening if everything is finished!

Was there any doubt this wuold happen?

Your mother should have swallowed you.

Gold

That's right, gotta save face.....at all cost!

I guess we'll agree to disagree on this. I see too many cases like the one I attached that could've been prevented; now in this example six lives were taken needlessly and multiple family members affected for the rest of their lives all because a scumbag that doesn't deserve to live "paid his debt to society", and was let out. Another example I've linked--if it's allowed, is a guy who killed his 92 year old grandmother with a hammer, sent to prison for only 18 years, got out then set fire to a house to draw firefighters in, then shot four of them killing two. If he would've been put to death two lives would've been saved and numerous lives wouldn't have been negatively affected by this monster. You have to admit, someone who kills his grandmother with a hammer probably shouldn't be allowed back into society, and in my opinion should have been out to death. I will admit systems aren't perfect and innocent people have been put to death. Life is not perfect and no perfect justice system exists. This will be my last post on this as it's an issue that is black and white for most people and no amount of discussion will change whichever view they believe, kind of like the "Do you believe in god" thread that's been running for years on here. https://www.google.com/amp/s/abcnews.go.com/amp/US/webster-gunman-bushmaster-left-chilling-note/story%3fid=18062121

It means they have the opportunity to kill a fellow prisoner, or innocent guard in prison.

Some crimes/criminals deserve the death penalty; they don't deserve to live even in prison. Just an example, someone who is 100% guilty of raping and burning alive a baby, can't see them ever being a productive member of society EVER. And for all those that say give them life in prison; taxpayers will be picking up the bill for this. So now, go ahead an start the debate about; "What about all the innocent people that have been exonerated because of DNA evidence? What if it was you on death row and you were innocent?" I did say 100% guilty and I have no answer on the "if it was you and you were innocent question."