Recent content by Trent27

Thanks for the help. I did replace the pressure switch and the pressure gauge. So both of them should be fine. The pump is a submersible and the well is 185 ft. The pressure tank I believe is buried as I have found the main line coming in the house and the tank is nowhere to be found. The well...

I just recently replaced the pressure switch and gauge and as expected that did not correct the problem. One thing I noticed is that the pump gets up to 20 psi pretty quick, but then it really takes awhile (10 minutes or so) for it to get to 27 psi where it basically stops while the pump keeps...

Thanks again for the help. I still don't quite understand why anyone would bury a tank in the first place. Specifically for these reasons when it goes bad. I didn't realize they made different tanks that are meant to be buried. I guess I just thought they buried a regular tank and hoped for the...

Thanks for your help. I plan on going out tonight to check it out in more detail. I was really hoping it wasn't a leak in the line so I wouldn't have to dig anything up. I was hoping it was a quick fix such as putting on a new pressure switch or installing a new pressure tank in the house. The...

Thanks for the response. I have not had any problem with running out of water. That's what makes me think it's not a leak. Also, could the pump really be running for 3 weeks straight and not burn up? I thought maybe it was shutting off at some point, but I'm not sure because anytime I check it...

I just recently purchased a foreclosure house to fix up and sell. The first thing I did after purchasing it was kick the water pump on to see if it worked. The well is right out in front of the garage and is a deep well with a submersible pump. The utility room is boxed off very small and has...