Hi
(NB SUBJECT SHOULD BE RAPID CYCLE NOT RECYCLE!)
I have had constant problems with my well pump (400 feet deep) running dry and then either frying the pump or heating the pipe up so much that it bursts and my well guy comes and pulls it out to replace the piece of pipe.
the main reason I believe this was happening (apart from the fact that I have a very low producing well which means I have to manage water very carefully) was because my wires were the wrong gauge so the pumptech was never shutting the pump off in time to save this.
I believe I have mainly solved this problem since purchasing a cycle sensor valve through suggestions on this site.
That has worked well telling me when the well is dry and shutting off the valve, however I am now having a RAPID CYCLING problem. I have water in the well and if I turn off the RAPID CYCLING reset then the pump works fine. Otherwise it seems to go into recycle when it reaches the cut off pressure.
I have 2 thoughts
1. there is a hole in the pipe as before, however it is still able to pump water up
2. the pressurized water tank has a leak, however it appears to be working fine and has good pressure
any thoughts suggestions welcome
I can bypass the RAPID CYCLE cut off but dont want to fry my pump again
thanks Warren
(NB SUBJECT SHOULD BE RAPID CYCLE NOT RECYCLE!)
I have had constant problems with my well pump (400 feet deep) running dry and then either frying the pump or heating the pipe up so much that it bursts and my well guy comes and pulls it out to replace the piece of pipe.
the main reason I believe this was happening (apart from the fact that I have a very low producing well which means I have to manage water very carefully) was because my wires were the wrong gauge so the pumptech was never shutting the pump off in time to save this.
I believe I have mainly solved this problem since purchasing a cycle sensor valve through suggestions on this site.
That has worked well telling me when the well is dry and shutting off the valve, however I am now having a RAPID CYCLING problem. I have water in the well and if I turn off the RAPID CYCLING reset then the pump works fine. Otherwise it seems to go into recycle when it reaches the cut off pressure.
I have 2 thoughts
1. there is a hole in the pipe as before, however it is still able to pump water up
2. the pressurized water tank has a leak, however it appears to be working fine and has good pressure
any thoughts suggestions welcome
I can bypass the RAPID CYCLE cut off but dont want to fry my pump again
thanks Warren
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