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   Ozlander | Mar 28, 2009 04:06am | #1

   If one running toilet runs the well out of water, then you need three more wells.

   Ozlander

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   Shoemaker1 | Mar 28, 2009 05:42pm | #2

   Have you had a "draw down Test" done on your well? maybe the well is overtaxed? is there a back flow check valve that is not working?
   Probably easier to put a master shut off on each unit and shut off system between clients and fix the leaky toilet.

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   larryb | Mar 28, 2009 10:34pm | #3

    Thank you for the info. Wil do a "Draw down test"

    

   Larry B

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   dude | Mar 30, 2009 11:24am | #4

   putting a shut off valve on a toilet is called Plumbing I01 , learned very early in life & also turn valve every 6 months to make sure it isent frozen up , Plumbing 102

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   larryb | Mar 30, 2009 04:33pm | #5

   thanks dude,

        I'm looking for an auto shutoff valve that actuates when there is a leak or an unusual amount of water used in the whole house. For instance, frozen,burst pipes or a running camode.

   Larry b

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   Billy | Mar 30, 2009 05:45pm | #6

   Check out http://www.watercop.com

   I have one in my older home and it has easily paid for itself.  Also, it lets you know when there is a slow leak you might not otherwise find quickly, such as under a sink.  The downside is you have to install sensors in each bathroom, by the washer, under the kitchen sink, etc.

   Billy

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   dude | Mar 30, 2009 08:41pm | #7

   you can get a pressure control that shuts off the pump when it hits 5 psi so as to not pump the well dry

   it has a manual reset lever on the side of the switch

   they cost only a couple of dollars more than a regular one

   for a pressure gauge i use stainless oil filled which we buy here for about $10 US

   after getting half drowned once in the winter i never use anything else & have never needed to replace one in the last 20 years

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   JTC1 | Mar 30, 2009 09:54pm | #8

   ....an auto shutoff valve that actuates when there is a leak or an unusual amount of water used in the whole house. For instance, frozen,burst pipes or a running camode.

   I don't think you will find such an animal, primarily because of the flow rate involved with a leaking commode - it's not really a high flow rate. Yes it obviously adds up over time, but it is not a large flow.

   If you could find an auto shutoff valve for the whole house which would actuate upon the toilet fill flow ------ the toilet would become unusable - when the toilet was flushed - the valve would shut off the flow!

   Most other water consuming points would also be unusble because that pesky valve would be shutting down the flow.

   Have I missed something?

   JimNever underestimate the value of a sharp pencil or good light.

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   larryb | Mar 31, 2009 02:08am | #9

   Thanks Jim. I am just trying to tap this large knowledge base.

   Your reply was very helpful.  The oil filled gauge is a great idea as the regular ones freeze and are inop.

   Larry B

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   iluvgear | Mar 31, 2009 02:18am | #10

   Replace the valve in the leaky toilet with a Fluidmaster Leak Sentry.  If the tank has a slow leak into the bowl, this valve will not allow the tank to refill.  This is cheap and easy and will give you breathing room to fix things correctly.

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   larryb | Mar 31, 2009 05:23am | #11

   Thanks gear,

       This might do the trick for leaking toilets. I'll try it.

        Larry B