Hello,
We just recently bought a house with a well and started having issues. The submersible pump is ALWAYS running but the water pressure only gets to 18.
I did follow the instructions on the sticky and replace the pressure switch as well as the gauge. The problem still exists. We have the pressure tank and the water filter left to tinker with, but I wanted to ask advice before I start switching things out.
What are some possible causes for constant pump running and very low pressure?
Thank you!!!!
PS. Since we just moved in, I'll answer these as best as possible.
Type of pump?
Submersible
Size of Pump?
Motor Horsepower?__________
Pump Model #______________
Date Pump Installed__________
Pumping from?
Water Well
Depth of well__________
Depth to water_________
Drop Pipe Material
Steel_______ Pretty sure it is steel
Well Recovery Rate_______gpm
Well Casing Diameter_______â€
Rock Well__________ Sand Well__________ Other______________
Date Well Drilled____________
Well Casing Material
PVC________ Steel_________ Other_________
Pressure Tank?
Bladder or diaphragm tank (one pipe to tank) Yes..
Size or model of tank Around 25-30 gallons
Pressure Switch Setting?
On 30, off 50
Filters or Softeners______________
after pressure tank
Type of filter whirlpool
Bypass available YES but doesn't seem to work
Water Used For?
House Use YES Number of baths 2 Number of People 3
Problems Experienced
Air in water - There has been some air in the water, but only after I did a filter change briefly them briefly after the pressure switch was changed
water pressure doesn't exceed 20.
Do you have, and know how to use
an Ampmeter and Voltmeter__________________
Describe Problem__________________________ (Above)
We just recently bought a house with a well and started having issues. The submersible pump is ALWAYS running but the water pressure only gets to 18.
I did follow the instructions on the sticky and replace the pressure switch as well as the gauge. The problem still exists. We have the pressure tank and the water filter left to tinker with, but I wanted to ask advice before I start switching things out.
What are some possible causes for constant pump running and very low pressure?
Thank you!!!!
PS. Since we just moved in, I'll answer these as best as possible.
Type of pump?
Submersible
Size of Pump?
Motor Horsepower?__________
Pump Model #______________
Date Pump Installed__________
Pumping from?
Water Well
Depth of well__________
Depth to water_________
Drop Pipe Material
Steel_______ Pretty sure it is steel
Well Recovery Rate_______gpm
Well Casing Diameter_______â€
Rock Well__________ Sand Well__________ Other______________
Date Well Drilled____________
Well Casing Material
PVC________ Steel_________ Other_________
Pressure Tank?
Bladder or diaphragm tank (one pipe to tank) Yes..
Size or model of tank Around 25-30 gallons
Pressure Switch Setting?
On 30, off 50
Filters or Softeners______________
after pressure tank
Type of filter whirlpool
Bypass available YES but doesn't seem to work
Water Used For?
House Use YES Number of baths 2 Number of People 3
Problems Experienced
Air in water - There has been some air in the water, but only after I did a filter change briefly them briefly after the pressure switch was changed
water pressure doesn't exceed 20.
Do you have, and know how to use
an Ampmeter and Voltmeter__________________
Describe Problem__________________________ (Above)