Hmm, good points. I think maybe I'll put a piece of plywood to block the pump and piping from the switch and mount it on the opposite side. So 2' higher than the pump but with a 2' wide wall between the pump and the switch. 40 years ago is when Caldon moved into the house, he's done basically nothing to it in that time. Or rather, he hasn't fixed anything other than putting a piece of cracker box over a broken window pane. He did pull all the insulation and wall board out of the kitchen... -Curt
On Sunday, June 6, 2021, 9:41:10 AM EDT, Jim Cathey <jim.cathey...@gmail.com> wrote: You don't want anything in the way of working on the plumbing. 2' in front of the pump, and 2' over it, sounds a bit close. Also, you don't want the electrics in the path of any leak that might spring up and spray the area. Pressure switches should cut out when the pressure gets too low, too. That way a catastrophic leak will cause it to shut off, likewise if the water supply dries up. Combination floor-saver and pump-saver. Mine has a lever you have to hold until the pressure builds up some. That pump looks closer to 60yo to me, than 40. -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com