Another thread posted yesterday (automated valve) has reminded me of an issue I'd like to address on my well system.
A year ago, the pressure switch on my well manifold failed so the well pump didn't shut off when it reached high limit of 60lbs. There is a safety blowoff valve that opens at 70lbs of pressure to protect the house plumbing which it dutifully did, but the well pump attempted to empty my well into the basement as a result. Fortunately, I was home and heard the sound of rushing water in the basement. Still, in the three minutes it took me to get downstairs and throw the breaker, a lot of water ended up on the floor. I can't even imagine what would have happened if it was 20 minutes much less a whole day if we were away.
So I searched for a pressure relief valve with electrical contacts on it to shut down the well pump if the pressure valve released, but there doesn't seem to be one. Am I missing something or does such a simple device not exist?
John
A year ago, the pressure switch on my well manifold failed so the well pump didn't shut off when it reached high limit of 60lbs. There is a safety blowoff valve that opens at 70lbs of pressure to protect the house plumbing which it dutifully did, but the well pump attempted to empty my well into the basement as a result. Fortunately, I was home and heard the sound of rushing water in the basement. Still, in the three minutes it took me to get downstairs and throw the breaker, a lot of water ended up on the floor. I can't even imagine what would have happened if it was 20 minutes much less a whole day if we were away.
So I searched for a pressure relief valve with electrical contacts on it to shut down the well pump if the pressure valve released, but there doesn't seem to be one. Am I missing something or does such a simple device not exist?
John