jonnieboy2
New Member
Hi all,
I am having some issues with my deep well system. Not very deep though, it is only 42 ft of drop pipe. Had a 30 yr old pump go out, replaced with same spec 1/2 hp pump, replaced pitless, and replaced galv. pipe with plastic from well to pressure tank. All worked as previously did.
Now I replaced pressure tank. Stepped up from a well xtrol 200 (14 gallon) to a 202xl (26 gal) tank and having issues. I am remodeling so I don't have any plumbing hooked up, but running from spigot at the pressure tank and garden hose. The pressure will maintain 30 or 31 with water running, but will not build to the 50 cut out pressure. If I open the spigot just part way, it will build. I have 1" line from pump to pressure tank. Have checked the tank pressure and is at 28 psi, drained.
The 1/2 hp pump is what I had and what the water company recommended. It worked fine before, but seems to not have enough volume to get to pressure while running a garden hose.
What could be the issue. I have watched and listened inside the well. Don't hear drop pipe or pitless leak. Not sure where to start.
I am having some issues with my deep well system. Not very deep though, it is only 42 ft of drop pipe. Had a 30 yr old pump go out, replaced with same spec 1/2 hp pump, replaced pitless, and replaced galv. pipe with plastic from well to pressure tank. All worked as previously did.
Now I replaced pressure tank. Stepped up from a well xtrol 200 (14 gallon) to a 202xl (26 gal) tank and having issues. I am remodeling so I don't have any plumbing hooked up, but running from spigot at the pressure tank and garden hose. The pressure will maintain 30 or 31 with water running, but will not build to the 50 cut out pressure. If I open the spigot just part way, it will build. I have 1" line from pump to pressure tank. Have checked the tank pressure and is at 28 psi, drained.
The 1/2 hp pump is what I had and what the water company recommended. It worked fine before, but seems to not have enough volume to get to pressure while running a garden hose.
What could be the issue. I have watched and listened inside the well. Don't hear drop pipe or pitless leak. Not sure where to start.