428dragpak
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Hello,
Long first post...
This week I had my water conditioner/acid neutralizer serviced. The tech said the pressure tank was cycling incorrectly and re-calibrated it (which I assume was just letting some air out or adjusting the pressure switch). He said to keep an eye on it but he thought the tank could be going out. The water pressure is also lower than it has been and he said it could also be the well pump going out.
He does not replace these items so wasn't trying to sell me anything. Plus I have used him for the last 6yrs, he is quite knowledgeable and has always been happy explaining everything in detail.
The house has always had low water pressure but has been getting worse over time. So much so that if you are having a shower and a faucet is run the water flow is cut drastically.
I would usually just call the well service guys to come and check it out and get a recommendation, but in the last few months I've had to replace the microwave, cooktop and double oven plus some major service work to our 2 vehicles and have not worked since January, so can't afford the call out fee.
So this is where you come in
Well was installed in 98
4" PVC well with a pitless adapter 80' deep
1/2 hp 230V Sta-Rite submersible pump model# 10SP4C02J-02
Well xtroll WX203 Tank
Pipe coming from well to pressure tank is 1 1/4"dia measured with a vernier. The pressure tank T fittings/valve/gauge etc all look pretty crusty.
It was tested in 08 not long after the house was purchased. Stated the system produced 13GPM@32psi
At the time of the test we asked about getting more pressure and flow. They stated if we went to a 1hp 20-22GPM pump the well could pump more sand, with a 10-20% chance of it.
Where do I go from here? What tests can I perform to isolate/work out the problem? I have a standard multi-meter, not one of the clamp on styles but if I need one of them I will purchase it.
I'm pretty handy and have done a lot of home construction projects and restore muscle cars for fun.
We really want better flow and pressure. There are only 2 baths and it's a rancher. We have never been able to have 2 showers at once or say have the washing machine running and take a shower and are tired of these restrictions.
From what I have read the pump has had a pretty long life. With the above problems I want to be pro active and get this sorted before it gives up the ghost and I am forced to pay what ever quote the well guys give me.
Thanks in advance for any advice and if there is any information I have left out please ask.
Long first post...
This week I had my water conditioner/acid neutralizer serviced. The tech said the pressure tank was cycling incorrectly and re-calibrated it (which I assume was just letting some air out or adjusting the pressure switch). He said to keep an eye on it but he thought the tank could be going out. The water pressure is also lower than it has been and he said it could also be the well pump going out.
He does not replace these items so wasn't trying to sell me anything. Plus I have used him for the last 6yrs, he is quite knowledgeable and has always been happy explaining everything in detail.
The house has always had low water pressure but has been getting worse over time. So much so that if you are having a shower and a faucet is run the water flow is cut drastically.
I would usually just call the well service guys to come and check it out and get a recommendation, but in the last few months I've had to replace the microwave, cooktop and double oven plus some major service work to our 2 vehicles and have not worked since January, so can't afford the call out fee.
So this is where you come in
Well was installed in 98
4" PVC well with a pitless adapter 80' deep
1/2 hp 230V Sta-Rite submersible pump model# 10SP4C02J-02
Well xtroll WX203 Tank
Pipe coming from well to pressure tank is 1 1/4"dia measured with a vernier. The pressure tank T fittings/valve/gauge etc all look pretty crusty.
It was tested in 08 not long after the house was purchased. Stated the system produced 13GPM@32psi
At the time of the test we asked about getting more pressure and flow. They stated if we went to a 1hp 20-22GPM pump the well could pump more sand, with a 10-20% chance of it.
Where do I go from here? What tests can I perform to isolate/work out the problem? I have a standard multi-meter, not one of the clamp on styles but if I need one of them I will purchase it.
I'm pretty handy and have done a lot of home construction projects and restore muscle cars for fun.
We really want better flow and pressure. There are only 2 baths and it's a rancher. We have never been able to have 2 showers at once or say have the washing machine running and take a shower and are tired of these restrictions.
From what I have read the pump has had a pretty long life. With the above problems I want to be pro active and get this sorted before it gives up the ghost and I am forced to pay what ever quote the well guys give me.
Thanks in advance for any advice and if there is any information I have left out please ask.