Pump wouldn't shut off so had to adjust switch ...help...

[Chstrahl]

a little background.. My pump was turning on and off every 12 minutes so I figured the foot valve was leaking (I replace every few years). So I pulled the lines from well and replaced connector and foot valve, the galvanized connection is actually what rusts and leaks not foot valve but I replace while its out.

So I decided I'd change my pressure tank while I was at it because it was old and actually undersized so I bought a larger one. When all back together I knew I would need to go under the house and prime my pump again, once I got it primed and pumping it won't build past 34 psi suddenly (it was prior to these repairs). So I have to back my switch off to accommodate so what is my problem?

 

[Craigpump]

Plugged nozzle in the jet assembly.

 

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[Chstrahl]

Plugged nozzle in the jet assembly.

Do I have to tear the whole pump apart to access said jet?

 

[Craigpump]

Depends on the system. Two line jet, the nozzle is at the end of the lines in the well. Single line jet, there is a plug just below the inlet port. Pull the plug and push in either a long skinny Phillips screw driver or a piece of clothes hanger to clear the nozzle.

 

[Chstrahl]

Are you talking about what the foot valve attaches too? It is a deep well, two lines

 

[Craigpump]

Yep, gotta pull the lines to clear the jet nozzle

 

[Chstrahl]

Thanks, will give it a try

 

[Valveman]

Cover the galvanized fittings with electric tape and they won't rust out like that.