Can only get to 25 psi

[Charles Smith]

Last year we limped through the season at our cottage. The pump took forever to recover. This year I have changed the pump (could only get the pressure to 25psi), Pounded down a new well because we believed that the point was corroded closed, (No change in pressure) What else could it be? the tank is fairly new and the batter is at 25 psi. The tank seem to not fill at all. Any direction would be greatly appreciated.
Shallow well jet pump 3/4 horse
Water was measured at 18 ft.
Well is down 28 ft.

Thanks.

 

[Reach4]

On page http://www.flotecpump.com/residentialpage_resource_ts_jetpump.aspx see "Pump won't build to shut-off pressure".

As a test, try closing the valve to the house from the pump to see if the pressure builds much better that way.

 

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[Valveman]

Start by cleaning the jet nozzle. If that doesn't fix it look for a suction leak. If all this fails check the water level and production of the well.

 

[Charles Smith]

On page http://www.flotecpump.com/residentialpage_resource_ts_jetpump.aspx see "Pump won't build to shut-off pressure".

As a test, try closing the valve to the house from the pump to see if the pressure builds much better that way.

I have tried that and still 20-25psi

 

[Charles Smith]

Start by cleaning the jet nozzle. If that doesn't fix it look for a suction leak. If all this fails check the water level and production of the well.

I am not sure what the "jet nozzle" is on this well. we have a point on 25' of 1 1/4 pipe. when we turned the pump off one of the joints we heard air, tightened it and still no go 20-25 psi. We were told that the water level was 18' down. I am having someone check the water water production with a hand pump.

 

[Reach4]

https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/tank-wont-climb-above-30lbs.65190/#post-483648 discusses doing that for a particular pump.

Check the manual for your pump, and presumably that shows where the access to the jet is.