[Pumptesting] Fw: Re: Fw: Pump Test Failure?

[Mike Gaisford]

So is the direction to retest?

On Tue, Aug 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM Phéna Proxima <adam at phenaproxima.net> wrote:

> Update from Daver on the sensor issue:
>
> No need for Encore. What happened is that the waterflow sensor for the
> building's own sprinkler system tripped. The waterflow sensor is near the
> test valve. If there's a lot of turbulence in the pipes, that can fool the
> sensor into thinking there's water flowing. Opening the test valve wide
> open can make this more likely.
>
> It doesn't mean there's anything wrong. Just keep lowering the pressure
> until it gets to 80 PSI and the main pump turns on.
>
>
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