Raymond D
New Member
I am a first timer replacing my pressure tank. We have a private well. I hope I will get some advice here since I've very little knowledge on the subject.
I just installed a new tank (32 gallons) with new tank tee, pressure switch, check valve, gauge, etc.
The pressure switch is Plumb Eeze (30/50) and tank pressure has been set to 28 psi.
However, th0ugh the pressure switch cuts in timely at 30psi, it will pause at around 42 psi, wait for couple of minutes or longer before proceeding to 50 psi. When the switch cuts out finally at 50 psi, there is a spark at disconnecting EVERY single time. The spark sometimes is slight, sometimes rather noticeably loud and in bright yellow. I just wonder if these sparks are normal.
I searched this forum and noticed two other posts on similar topics. One response was that sparks are normal since there's electricity going through the contacts. From another comment on the Internet, I was told to just put back the pressure switch cover, all is good then because sparks are normal.
I would like to hear more from the plumbers and experienced DIYers about electricity sparks on pressure switches.
Thank you so much!
I just installed a new tank (32 gallons) with new tank tee, pressure switch, check valve, gauge, etc.
The pressure switch is Plumb Eeze (30/50) and tank pressure has been set to 28 psi.
However, th0ugh the pressure switch cuts in timely at 30psi, it will pause at around 42 psi, wait for couple of minutes or longer before proceeding to 50 psi. When the switch cuts out finally at 50 psi, there is a spark at disconnecting EVERY single time. The spark sometimes is slight, sometimes rather noticeably loud and in bright yellow. I just wonder if these sparks are normal.
I searched this forum and noticed two other posts on similar topics. One response was that sparks are normal since there's electricity going through the contacts. From another comment on the Internet, I was told to just put back the pressure switch cover, all is good then because sparks are normal.
I would like to hear more from the plumbers and experienced DIYers about electricity sparks on pressure switches.
Thank you so much!