Relay-pump setup + WFM?

post by Adrian97c on Aug 18, 2018

I have a Relay-pump & well setup that feeds my system, With Gen3 controller.

Do I have a backflow preventer? (See pic) Flow meter mentions needing one?

Will adding flow sensor conflict with a relay pump setup?

post by Don85207 on Aug 18, 2018

I don’t see a back flow preventer in the picture and if you pump isn’t hooked to your potable (inside the house) water, then I don’t think you need a back flow preventer. I don’t see why the flow meter won’t work with your system. May need a longer stabilization time though.

post by Adrian97c on Aug 18, 2018

Longer Stabilization ? How ?

post by franz on Aug 18, 2018

You can set pressurization time during calibration.

post by Adrian97c on Aug 19, 2018

Thank you @franz, Are flow sensor alerts specific to which zone is having the low/high flow issue?

post by franz on Aug 19, 2018

Yes they should be per zone, unless an inactive (no zones should be running) alert where we don’t know what zone is leaking.

post by Adrian97c on Aug 20, 2018

Was told on Rachio FB page, they don’t recommend installing flow sensor where I wanted to install it 😢 was looking fwd to buying one.