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I have recently opened my cottage after having it winterized. As I proceeded to turn on the water I discovered a problem with the pump system.
It was labouring at 20psi and would not shut off. if I turned it off, opened the taps and then tried again I got lucky on a couple occasions where it would quickly reach 50 psi.
Background:
Sandpoint well - located on waterfront property.
GE Jet Pump (Red Jacket) 1/2 HP
approx 20lbs galvanized tank
In the fall I drained the water out of the tank, and then pumped RV antifreeze into the lines to prevent any freezing of remaining water.
I have heard that the problem could be several things ranging from a blockage in the sandpoint (put tablets in it), to a waterlogged tank (common for galvanized-non bladder tanks), or something with the pump itself.
Last year I installed a hotwater tank (whats a cottage without hot water right) and thought I needed to increase the tank pressure from 40-50 psi. It was fine all season, but could that have caused an issue?
Appreciate any guidance
It was labouring at 20psi and would not shut off. if I turned it off, opened the taps and then tried again I got lucky on a couple occasions where it would quickly reach 50 psi.
Background:
Sandpoint well - located on waterfront property.
GE Jet Pump (Red Jacket) 1/2 HP
approx 20lbs galvanized tank
In the fall I drained the water out of the tank, and then pumped RV antifreeze into the lines to prevent any freezing of remaining water.
I have heard that the problem could be several things ranging from a blockage in the sandpoint (put tablets in it), to a waterlogged tank (common for galvanized-non bladder tanks), or something with the pump itself.
Last year I installed a hotwater tank (whats a cottage without hot water right) and thought I needed to increase the tank pressure from 40-50 psi. It was fine all season, but could that have caused an issue?
Appreciate any guidance