Recent content by amateur_plumber

Valveman, thanks, I'll consider that when shopping for a tank. So far, I'm doing ok with this old one, after I charged it up. I'm considering also adding a cycle-stop valve to protect the longevity of my new-ish pump, which I had replaced last year. If I'm running a 40/60 pressure switch do I...

What do you think of the WellMate as a replacement candidate? It's pretty humid down in my plumbing corner of the basement, and composite seems a better choice than steel - are they reasonably durable?

Thanks, it's an Amtrol Well X-Trol WX-203 (32 gallon). It's got a fair amount of exterior rust - I suspect it's the original tank installed when the house was built (1981-ish).

We had six days of power loss here in CT - when the power finally came back on, I noticed the pump was cycling on and off almost continuously. Specifically, my first shower, I noticed the pressure would decrease and then increase noticeably (with the lights flickering slightly) -- this...

Right - I should have specified, you only need to sand around the bolt holes inside the tank, where the rubber washers connect.

Just installed a new Promenade. The Model No. on the box is C424EF, but from Toto's website, it more closely matches this: http://www.totousa.com/ProductDetail/tabid/75/Default.aspx?ProductId=27196995-0ac5-47e5-ace6-7c5d93abe7e8&SearchId=e4bc9c5c-f87a-46c9-8417-e84c1d717c47 I had actually sent...

Hi - I understand you're in CT - I need pump service in Brookfield CT (no water pressure) anyone you'd recommend? I'm thinking of calling Foley - any experience with them? Appreciate it. my email: jeremypoetker@msn.com

I know this is an old post, but this information alone tipped me over the edge - I will NOT consider buying American Standard anything at this time. Even if the quality was OK prior to this event, I'd put money that corners have been cut since. I don't know much about plumbing but I know a...

You don't see a fix possible? In other words, drill a new 150+' hole and start over? I'll do it if I have to but I might have to wait for some nice bailout money. :rolleyes: We actually notice an increase in sand when we get extended heavy rain as well. The filter generally lasts a month...

Yeah, my dad (former farmer) also told me it was strange that a well would produce any sand at all -- even the usual small amount that I can control with these whole-house filters. He thought it might be a defective screen. Is this a labor-instensive job we're talking? Multi-hour...

One more problem Another problem - I don't know if it's related - After flushing for about 20 min and putting on another replacement filter, now I have major BLOCKAGE FROM THE WATER SOFTENER. Softener is downstream from the filter, so I don't think softener is full of sand - maybe though...

By the way I did this and no water spraying out the valve. The bladder makes a lot of clicking and creaking noises as it charges to 60 - but I think it made those noises before.

Update Thanks everyone - very helpful, here's an update/response: Yes, I did empty the tank, turn off power, and drain system before testing pressure on the tank, and getting the low reading. I did pump it up to 38 and it held the pressure ok. Replaced the pressure switch with a new...

So, I have a big (42 gal?) pressure tank that says on its side "factory charged to 30 psi" It also has a 30/50 sqaure D pressure switch that I think needs changing. Reason I think it needs changing: when pressure drops to 30, pump kicks on. Pressure gets to around 50 then shoots up to 65...

Yup - there's a box with a "Square D" logo on it, and the electric runs in and out of there. I assumed it was just boosting the voltage up to 240. When I get home from work, I'll pull off the cover (power off first) and see if there's any obvious rust or corrosion. Forgot to check the...