crimsonglory
New Member
Hi all,
I have a Duro dual piston water pump, I am having issues with air in the water and low water pressure.
I have checked all the suction line coming in for leaks. The pump didn't seem to be pulling well, so we tore the pump down and found 2 broken springs on the bottom side, replaced them and got better pull with it. I am still getting air, and low water pressure after the pump runs for a bit. Air spurts from the taps and toilet.
Pressure switch is set to 30/50 and tank charged to 25 lbs - I know it should be 28 and am wondering if I should drain it and add the extra 3 lbs?
My main concern is the air at the pump, I can release the air through a valve there so I know the air is getting in before the cold water tank. The tank is a couple years old but holds air pressure steady and no water comes out air valve.
Water is from a spring with a huge cement cistern, water level doesn't seem to be dropping below the foot valve and drawing air there.
Kind of at a loss, anyone got suggestions??
Thanks
Crimson
I have a Duro dual piston water pump, I am having issues with air in the water and low water pressure.
I have checked all the suction line coming in for leaks. The pump didn't seem to be pulling well, so we tore the pump down and found 2 broken springs on the bottom side, replaced them and got better pull with it. I am still getting air, and low water pressure after the pump runs for a bit. Air spurts from the taps and toilet.
Pressure switch is set to 30/50 and tank charged to 25 lbs - I know it should be 28 and am wondering if I should drain it and add the extra 3 lbs?
My main concern is the air at the pump, I can release the air through a valve there so I know the air is getting in before the cold water tank. The tank is a couple years old but holds air pressure steady and no water comes out air valve.
Water is from a spring with a huge cement cistern, water level doesn't seem to be dropping below the foot valve and drawing air there.
Kind of at a loss, anyone got suggestions??
Thanks
Crimson