I posted last week about having problems with my pressure switch on my new well pump and tank set up. I found out that the problem was actually the electrical connection between the control box and the well. I have since replaced the wire, and I thought all of my problems were solved. I was unfortunately wrong.
I installed a new 52 gallon pressure tank with a 40/60 pressure switch. When I turned the well on, the pressure increased quickly but never got past 45 psi. I adjusted the pressure switch to 30/50 thinking that would help solve the problem. It did not solve the problem and the well continued to run. I then decided to switch to a low pressure 20/40 switch think that this would help the problem. I have been adjusting the psi in my tank accordingly, but now the well will only get to a pressure of 30 psi. If the pressure switch does miraculously need to be engaged, the well tank begins to drain immediately. I assume that it should be maintaining pressure in the tank even when the pump is off. I'm at a loss for what my next step should be. Any help would once again be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I installed a new 52 gallon pressure tank with a 40/60 pressure switch. When I turned the well on, the pressure increased quickly but never got past 45 psi. I adjusted the pressure switch to 30/50 thinking that would help solve the problem. It did not solve the problem and the well continued to run. I then decided to switch to a low pressure 20/40 switch think that this would help the problem. I have been adjusting the psi in my tank accordingly, but now the well will only get to a pressure of 30 psi. If the pressure switch does miraculously need to be engaged, the well tank begins to drain immediately. I assume that it should be maintaining pressure in the tank even when the pump is off. I'm at a loss for what my next step should be. Any help would once again be greatly appreciated. Thanks.