ronbchamp
New Member
I have a mystery leak somewhere.
So here is my info. I only included what I know.
1.Jet Pump (above ground)_________yes
One or two pipes down the well____1 new 1" poly with new foot valve.
2.Size of Pump?
Motor Horsepower?__________1/2HP / 3/4HP
Pump Model #______________convertible jet pump by Burcam
Date Pump Installed__________New pump Feb 12 /12
3.Pumping from?
Water Well____________yes
Depth of well__________24'
Depth to water_________16'
Pump Setting__________shallow well application
Pipe Size_________1"
Poly________yes
Rock Well_________limestone
4.Pressure Tank?
Bladder or diaphragm tank (one pipe to tank)_____yes
Size or model of tank_____9 gal.
Air charge in top of tank, with pump off and water drained_________18___PSI
(check with car tire gauge)
5.Pressure Switch Setting?
On 20, off 40 factory setting
Filters or Softeners_____no
6.Water Used For?
House Use_kitchen, bathroom vanity, tub (no shower) toilet.
Number of People___1
Problems Experienced:
I installed a shut off valve after the pump and tank. When I shut off the valve, the pump holds pressure and never cycles. Once I turn the valve on the pressure gradually drops to 20psi and comes on without anybody using any water. This takes about 10 or 15 minutes.
This is a really old house so 95 % of the pipes are visible and nothing seems to be leaking. All the cold water pipes are new and the toilet is shut off. The faucets do not drip and there's no visible leak at the hot water tank (electric) or anywhere else.
I was wondering if there is something wrong with the hot water tank causing some kind of pressure drop.
Any thoughts?
So here is my info. I only included what I know.
1.Jet Pump (above ground)_________yes
One or two pipes down the well____1 new 1" poly with new foot valve.
2.Size of Pump?
Motor Horsepower?__________1/2HP / 3/4HP
Pump Model #______________convertible jet pump by Burcam
Date Pump Installed__________New pump Feb 12 /12
3.Pumping from?
Water Well____________yes
Depth of well__________24'
Depth to water_________16'
Pump Setting__________shallow well application
Pipe Size_________1"
Poly________yes
Rock Well_________limestone
4.Pressure Tank?
Bladder or diaphragm tank (one pipe to tank)_____yes
Size or model of tank_____9 gal.
Air charge in top of tank, with pump off and water drained_________18___PSI
(check with car tire gauge)
5.Pressure Switch Setting?
On 20, off 40 factory setting
Filters or Softeners_____no
6.Water Used For?
House Use_kitchen, bathroom vanity, tub (no shower) toilet.
Number of People___1
Problems Experienced:
I installed a shut off valve after the pump and tank. When I shut off the valve, the pump holds pressure and never cycles. Once I turn the valve on the pressure gradually drops to 20psi and comes on without anybody using any water. This takes about 10 or 15 minutes.
This is a really old house so 95 % of the pipes are visible and nothing seems to be leaking. All the cold water pipes are new and the toilet is shut off. The faucets do not drip and there's no visible leak at the hot water tank (electric) or anywhere else.
I was wondering if there is something wrong with the hot water tank causing some kind of pressure drop.
Any thoughts?