mcbklyn
New Member
Hi,
I bought a house half year ago.
I have subversive well (unknown depth) with Myers pump (unknown model), ProPlumber 30/50 pressure switch, 20 gal Pro-Source (2017) tank.
Tank pressure on empty has 29.5 psi.
Pressure switch kicks in at about 25 psi and switches off at about 35psi.
I tried to adjust pressure switch with big screw to bump up range to 30/50, which I understand it should be.
Here is the problem I found:
lower pressure when pump kicks in never changes and always stays about 25psi. Upper pressure I am able to regulate with either big screw (to change the range) or small cutoff screw.
I heard from my inspector before the house purchase that well pump may be failing or may be obstructed by silt. I do see small debris and dirt in water.
I am trying to understand how this well system works and what is wrong with the switch and cut on pressure.
Is it really an issue with the pump or maybe something with a switch?
Thanks
I bought a house half year ago.
I have subversive well (unknown depth) with Myers pump (unknown model), ProPlumber 30/50 pressure switch, 20 gal Pro-Source (2017) tank.
Tank pressure on empty has 29.5 psi.
Pressure switch kicks in at about 25 psi and switches off at about 35psi.
I tried to adjust pressure switch with big screw to bump up range to 30/50, which I understand it should be.
Here is the problem I found:
lower pressure when pump kicks in never changes and always stays about 25psi. Upper pressure I am able to regulate with either big screw (to change the range) or small cutoff screw.
I heard from my inspector before the house purchase that well pump may be failing or may be obstructed by silt. I do see small debris and dirt in water.
I am trying to understand how this well system works and what is wrong with the switch and cut on pressure.
Is it really an issue with the pump or maybe something with a switch?
Thanks