Chuck Mahan
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We had a problem with water running out, especially after high use.
Unfortunately, at first I couldn't tell much because the pressure gauge was rusted out. So today I drained the tank, recharged the bladder to 28 psi, installed a new pressure gauge and installed a new 30-50 pressure switch.
All good, turned the breaker back on - and same problem. With the pressure switch calling for well pump (under 50 psi), the pump would run for a few seconds (maybe 5) then shut off. With no water running in the house, the water pressure did get up to 50 psi within a couple of minutes. At 50 PSI the pressure switch cut off correctly. I installed the switch exactly as the old switch was wired (took a picture, matched exactly wiring as it had been for the last 20 (at least) years.
We have had a couple episodes of sediment settling in the well, after a 1-2 down pours of 4 inches of rain. And the old pressure switch was packed with sand. With the old rusted out gauge, I couldn't tell if the old switch was acting the same way - I assume it was.
Is the pump itself cutting itself out ? Overheating? No starting? Other?
Thanks for the help - either way - I think it is time for someone to pull up the pump and inspect.
Unfortunately, at first I couldn't tell much because the pressure gauge was rusted out. So today I drained the tank, recharged the bladder to 28 psi, installed a new pressure gauge and installed a new 30-50 pressure switch.
All good, turned the breaker back on - and same problem. With the pressure switch calling for well pump (under 50 psi), the pump would run for a few seconds (maybe 5) then shut off. With no water running in the house, the water pressure did get up to 50 psi within a couple of minutes. At 50 PSI the pressure switch cut off correctly. I installed the switch exactly as the old switch was wired (took a picture, matched exactly wiring as it had been for the last 20 (at least) years.
We have had a couple episodes of sediment settling in the well, after a 1-2 down pours of 4 inches of rain. And the old pressure switch was packed with sand. With the old rusted out gauge, I couldn't tell if the old switch was acting the same way - I assume it was.
Is the pump itself cutting itself out ? Overheating? No starting? Other?
Thanks for the help - either way - I think it is time for someone to pull up the pump and inspect.