popj
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My pressure switch control is set for 40psi cutin/60psi cut out.
When water pressure drops below 38-40psi, the relay closes, but there seems to be a 3-5 second delay before I can feel the pump pushing water through the supply pipe (black plastic tubing). The pressure gage almost drops to zero before I can feel the vibration of the pump/ water flow kicking in. This results in total loss of water pressure at the tap or shower head for about the same 3-5 seconds pump delay. This seems to happen several times per day. Usually within minutes of turning on a tap or running washing machines or showers.
Could a defective or leaky check valve cause this? I already replaced the pressure switch control/set it per mfg. instructions, tested the tank bladder, tank & as much plumbing integrity as I could access. No obvious leaks. Although some air could be getting into the system through worn faucet valve seats or gaskets.
The sequence of system components from well to tap is: well pump,
check valve, pressure gage, pressure relief valve, pressure switch control/pressure tank, water conditioner, cold line/water heater/hot line.
Deep Well submersible pump
Gould Pump Model#76507422/Franklin Electric Motor Model#245079004
Water Well
Well Depth= 200'
Static Water Level=93'
Yield Rate= 33
Pump Depth=189'
Pressure Switch Control
Square D Pumptrol #9013F
Pressure Tank
WellTrol WX-203
Water Conditioner/neutralizer
Culligan Automatic Water Conditioner
When water pressure drops below 38-40psi, the relay closes, but there seems to be a 3-5 second delay before I can feel the pump pushing water through the supply pipe (black plastic tubing). The pressure gage almost drops to zero before I can feel the vibration of the pump/ water flow kicking in. This results in total loss of water pressure at the tap or shower head for about the same 3-5 seconds pump delay. This seems to happen several times per day. Usually within minutes of turning on a tap or running washing machines or showers.
Could a defective or leaky check valve cause this? I already replaced the pressure switch control/set it per mfg. instructions, tested the tank bladder, tank & as much plumbing integrity as I could access. No obvious leaks. Although some air could be getting into the system through worn faucet valve seats or gaskets.
The sequence of system components from well to tap is: well pump,
check valve, pressure gage, pressure relief valve, pressure switch control/pressure tank, water conditioner, cold line/water heater/hot line.
Deep Well submersible pump
Gould Pump Model#76507422/Franklin Electric Motor Model#245079004
Water Well
Well Depth= 200'
Static Water Level=93'
Yield Rate= 33
Pump Depth=189'
Pressure Switch Control
Square D Pumptrol #9013F
Pressure Tank
WellTrol WX-203
Water Conditioner/neutralizer
Culligan Automatic Water Conditioner