I have 2 well points at approx 25 ft. I have tested both and get about 20 GPM combined.
I have a 1hp Goulds jet pump with a 4.5 gallon pressure tank attached. I also have a pressure gauge.
I have emptied the pressure tank to ZERO PSI to get the cut off. The pressure switch is a 30/50.
I have adjusted the large spring and small spring and have the cutoff around 58 PSI. I unplug the pump and then allow the water to slowly exit. Watching the pressure gauge I only get about 10 to 12 PSI drop before the switch engages.
I have also witnessed that the pressure switch spring seems to "bounce" as pressure is building toward the top end.
I have also attached pic if this does not show.
My tank I simply want a little buffer and I am using it for irrigation only. Maybe I am missing something or doing it all wrong. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I have a 1hp Goulds jet pump with a 4.5 gallon pressure tank attached. I also have a pressure gauge.
I have emptied the pressure tank to ZERO PSI to get the cut off. The pressure switch is a 30/50.
I have adjusted the large spring and small spring and have the cutoff around 58 PSI. I unplug the pump and then allow the water to slowly exit. Watching the pressure gauge I only get about 10 to 12 PSI drop before the switch engages.
I have also witnessed that the pressure switch spring seems to "bounce" as pressure is building toward the top end.
I have also attached pic if this does not show.
My tank I simply want a little buffer and I am using it for irrigation only. Maybe I am missing something or doing it all wrong. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!