SHill
Retired HVAC Tech
This most likely has been answered before, but cannot find reference to it. I have a 23 year old 20 gallon "Well-X-Trol" tank that I believe is ready for replacement.
What is happening is when the sub well pump turns on, (125 ft deep), water pressure is normal, but after about 2 minutes of running water from the shower, (or elsewhere in the home), the pressure goes WAY down. I have never had this low a pressure. After about 5 minutes of this very low water pressure, the pump comes back on and the pressure is normal, & the cycle of low pressure starts again.
I haven't checked the tank pressure with a guage, but there is air in it when the tank is empty. I have also replaced the pressure switch last week & is set for 40 - 60lbs.
Is there a check valve that may be bad letting water pressure go back into the well? Or is this bladder tank history? Or??
Also, I keep ready about "Cycle Stop Valves" being the newest and greatest thing for constant pressure. Would this be worth getting and installing when I will be changing the tank? What kind do I get & how does it install? Can someone point me into the right direction on where to get one of these.
I'm a retired HVAC tech, so I am familiar with some plumbing and not afraid of doing things myself.
Our house is a small rancher with 2 small bathrooms. Just myself & wife. Don't need a lot of supply.
thanks for any help on this.
What is happening is when the sub well pump turns on, (125 ft deep), water pressure is normal, but after about 2 minutes of running water from the shower, (or elsewhere in the home), the pressure goes WAY down. I have never had this low a pressure. After about 5 minutes of this very low water pressure, the pump comes back on and the pressure is normal, & the cycle of low pressure starts again.
I haven't checked the tank pressure with a guage, but there is air in it when the tank is empty. I have also replaced the pressure switch last week & is set for 40 - 60lbs.
Is there a check valve that may be bad letting water pressure go back into the well? Or is this bladder tank history? Or??
Also, I keep ready about "Cycle Stop Valves" being the newest and greatest thing for constant pressure. Would this be worth getting and installing when I will be changing the tank? What kind do I get & how does it install? Can someone point me into the right direction on where to get one of these.
I'm a retired HVAC tech, so I am familiar with some plumbing and not afraid of doing things myself.
Our house is a small rancher with 2 small bathrooms. Just myself & wife. Don't need a lot of supply.
thanks for any help on this.