I was recently forced to replace my 1/2 hp pump, due to what I believe was a check valve failing, causing the pump to lose it's prime and burning up. The old one was a Red Lion bought at Ace Hardware 4-5 years ago when I replaced the 33' deep sand point. Replaced it with a 1/2 hp Flo-Tech ( I know, I know, JUNK! but readily available)
I replaced the check valve, as well as the pipe connecting everything, and the AVC valve. Problem now is, pump runs forever before reaching cut off pressure. Set at 30/50, and operates at such. However, when it cuts off, very little water use causes it to kick back on and run forever again. Everything worked fine prior to the pump/valve failure.
Pressure tank is ancient. 120 gallon something or other, galvanized exterior, and big as a refrigerator. Suction pipe is single, 1-1/4". Water I do get, runs clear at least to the eye. Would I just be better off installing stronger pump and new tank? Systems in the basement. Thanks in advance for any help.
I replaced the check valve, as well as the pipe connecting everything, and the AVC valve. Problem now is, pump runs forever before reaching cut off pressure. Set at 30/50, and operates at such. However, when it cuts off, very little water use causes it to kick back on and run forever again. Everything worked fine prior to the pump/valve failure.
Pressure tank is ancient. 120 gallon something or other, galvanized exterior, and big as a refrigerator. Suction pipe is single, 1-1/4". Water I do get, runs clear at least to the eye. Would I just be better off installing stronger pump and new tank? Systems in the basement. Thanks in advance for any help.