WaterIssues
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Hey guys, new here, and happy this forum exists, thank you.
So. We have had a well water issue for quite some time and cannot figure things out. I have replaced the pressure switch, the pressure tank, this AM I even replaced the check valve next to the pressure switch. The pump has been continuously running, however, the water pressure will not stay consistent. It drops right down after a few minutes. When I changed the check valve I turned on the pump and ran the water line into a bucket and the water came out consistently.
I have adjusted the larger of the 2 nuts on the pressure switch downwards, and it remains at 38PSI and will not go higher. Currently I have a 30/50 switch installed, but also have a 40/60 as well, that is still in package. Have tried everything from waiting 24 hours without pump running and house main water off as well, which is a temporary fix. I have not checked the amperage of the pump, as I am a novice at this. Should I go to the hardware store and get a amp meter? If so, what is the amperage supposed to be? The pump itself is roughly 4 years old. It's a submersible pump. When I drop a small rock down the well, I definitely hits water within 5 seconds or so. Please help!
So. We have had a well water issue for quite some time and cannot figure things out. I have replaced the pressure switch, the pressure tank, this AM I even replaced the check valve next to the pressure switch. The pump has been continuously running, however, the water pressure will not stay consistent. It drops right down after a few minutes. When I changed the check valve I turned on the pump and ran the water line into a bucket and the water came out consistently.
I have adjusted the larger of the 2 nuts on the pressure switch downwards, and it remains at 38PSI and will not go higher. Currently I have a 30/50 switch installed, but also have a 40/60 as well, that is still in package. Have tried everything from waiting 24 hours without pump running and house main water off as well, which is a temporary fix. I have not checked the amperage of the pump, as I am a novice at this. Should I go to the hardware store and get a amp meter? If so, what is the amperage supposed to be? The pump itself is roughly 4 years old. It's a submersible pump. When I drop a small rock down the well, I definitely hits water within 5 seconds or so. Please help!