We recently purchase a house that is on a well and have had nothing but problems. Soon after we moved in both pumps went out and needed to be replaced. With the help of a neighbor I was able to get everything installed and more or less working.
One of the issues we still have is that the well pump that fills the aerator continuously cycles. It turns on for about 1-2 seconds every 4-6 seconds. Looking at the pressure gauge shows that it looses pressure which turns on the pump. The pressure switch is set for 30/50.
My neighbor that helped me said that the 4 gallon pressure tank was too small and was the issue but a pump guy that I had come out said that it was fine.
Here's a illustration that I put together to show how the pumps are set up. I'm guessing at the pressure tank sizes as they are old and the writing has worn off.
I tried turning off the #1 off valve to see if that made any difference but it didn't except for not letting the pump pull in water when it cycled back on.
Any insights? Thanks!
One of the issues we still have is that the well pump that fills the aerator continuously cycles. It turns on for about 1-2 seconds every 4-6 seconds. Looking at the pressure gauge shows that it looses pressure which turns on the pump. The pressure switch is set for 30/50.
My neighbor that helped me said that the 4 gallon pressure tank was too small and was the issue but a pump guy that I had come out said that it was fine.
Here's a illustration that I put together to show how the pumps are set up. I'm guessing at the pressure tank sizes as they are old and the writing has worn off.
I tried turning off the #1 off valve to see if that made any difference but it didn't except for not letting the pump pull in water when it cycled back on.
Any insights? Thanks!