When I switched from a 2" pump to a 4", I didn't notice any increase of gas usage. If anything, I think I used less because it gets the job done faster where the other engine and 2" pump would still have been running, and running, and....
Makes sense but I have other things to consider, such as, the amount of flow going into the highway ditch as although I am not doing anything wrong I don't like to attract attention.
I had a neighbor whine to the water division of my dnr about my well pumping but fortunately I was under a certain gpm rating and didn't even need a permit. I don't know for sure who it was but I have a good idea as he's complained about the noise of my compressors even though he lives a few hundred feet away. LOL
He wants to purchase the open land next to me from a neighbor, but if it ever comes up for sale I get first bid. He shot himself in the foot by not being very friendly to the neighbor with the land before he was interested. The guy with the land and I get along really well.
