BrianJR
New Member
Hi folks,
I've run into two issues with my well system, and before I bring in the service guys I'd like to have as much information as possible.
My home/well are both one year old. When I first moved in, my pressure switch was set to 40/60 psi on/off. However, over time I've noticed it is drifting and is operating at at 37/52 psi on/off. My second problem is that I'm loosing water pressure over time, roughly 2 psi per hour. I've used my shutoff value to confirm it is not a running toilet or leak inside the house. So I'm loosing pressure somewhere between the well pump and the pressure tank.
Is it possible these two issues may be related? I have poor water quality (high iron, hard water, low pH), could that be a factor? Perhaps I'm getting mineral/sludge buildup in the pressure switch and foot value? I haven't attempted to do any cleaning myself yet, it's a little out of my comfort zone. Any ideas or advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
I've run into two issues with my well system, and before I bring in the service guys I'd like to have as much information as possible.
My home/well are both one year old. When I first moved in, my pressure switch was set to 40/60 psi on/off. However, over time I've noticed it is drifting and is operating at at 37/52 psi on/off. My second problem is that I'm loosing water pressure over time, roughly 2 psi per hour. I've used my shutoff value to confirm it is not a running toilet or leak inside the house. So I'm loosing pressure somewhere between the well pump and the pressure tank.
Is it possible these two issues may be related? I have poor water quality (high iron, hard water, low pH), could that be a factor? Perhaps I'm getting mineral/sludge buildup in the pressure switch and foot value? I haven't attempted to do any cleaning myself yet, it's a little out of my comfort zone. Any ideas or advice would be appreciated. Thanks!