JKClaire
New Member
Hello, My old galvanized tank finally rusted out and I replaced it with a Well-Rite WR60-OLC 20 Gallon capacity. This is at my camp and I have a shallow well with a 1/2 hp jet pump drawing in the water. At first we had problems, and the pump would turn on but would not shut off correctly. It would quickly turn off/on/off/on etc..and then I would shut it down. We checked the pressure on the pump and set it to turn on at 20 and off at 40. We then checked the pressure on the tank and it was set at 40. we let some air out and now it is set at 28. Everything now seems to be working fine. good water pressure throughout the house and the pump turns on at 20 and off at 40. Is it ok to leave the pressure in the tank at 28. I thought I read that I should set it at 2% below the pump turn on pressure. Should I lower it to 18? If so how will it effect my water pressure? I greatly appreciate any and all feedback.
regards,
-Jon
Henniker, NH
regards,
-Jon
Henniker, NH