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

[Tara Halwes]

Hey Julius or Mike,

Did you re-test? If you did, let me know soon? Otherwise I’ll attempt it
sometime in the next 2 hours and report back.

I’m reachable by phone or SMS text to:
508-361-9605

Cheers!
Tara

On Tue, Aug 5, 2025 at 12:37 Phéna Proxima <adam at phenaproxima.net> wrote:

>
> Mike asked if we should re-test. Per Daver:
>
> Yes, re-test as normal. If it keeps happening, try only opening the test
> valve enough to get a consistent drop in pressure.
>
>
> Any further questions, let me know. I will also document this conversation
> and its findings in the SH trustee manual.
> On Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 at 12:20 PM, Mike Gaisford <
> mgaisford at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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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