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

[Mike Gaisford]

I’m not been able to get back there to test. If you’re able to do it that
would be great. Otherwise, I will try to do it tonight.

On Wed, Aug 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM Tara Halwes <tarahalwes at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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