Water pressure stops
#1
05-31-22, 02:22 PM
Water pressure stops
We have a well so this issue may be better placed elsewhere.
Every time I'm outside hand watering some plants with a hose the water completely stops, once, for about 5-10 seconds. Just before and immediately after, the water flows like usual. We have no issues with baths and showers and don't notice anything elsewhere. Anyone have thoughts on this?
Every time I'm outside hand watering some plants with a hose the water completely stops, once, for about 5-10 seconds. Just before and immediately after, the water flows like usual. We have no issues with baths and showers and don't notice anything elsewhere. Anyone have thoughts on this?
#2
05-31-22, 04:47 PM
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I assume your watering spigot on a different water system? I'm guessing it's on a well and you have a clogged nipple or pressure switch.
#3
06-01-22, 03:04 AM
Dane, thanks for responding. I checked to be certain and, no, the spigot is on the same line as the kitchen and half bath. In thinking about it though, I realized the bath and shower use mostly hot water so cold wouldn't be as great an issue.
To describe it further, water just stops (not even a trickle) for 5-10 seconds then continues instantly as if nothing happened.
To describe it further, water just stops (not even a trickle) for 5-10 seconds then continues instantly as if nothing happened.
#4
06-01-22, 05:52 AM
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#5
06-01-22, 06:04 AM
The garden hose runs faster than your shower or even your washing machine and the pressure tank bladder hit bottom faster than the pump could react and start up to regain system pressure. Thereafter the well pump just run continuously because it could not both satisfy the garden hose and repressurize the system fully.
If you can adjust the garden hose nozzle or the outside spigot to run slower you may be able to eliminate the pause in the water stream. You could also make adjustments to the pump and pressure tank but this would cause less efficient operation for showers, washing dishes, etc.
If you can adjust the garden hose nozzle or the outside spigot to run slower you may be able to eliminate the pause in the water stream. You could also make adjustments to the pump and pressure tank but this would cause less efficient operation for showers, washing dishes, etc.
#6
06-01-22, 04:56 PM
Allanj, thanks for the info. It sounds right to me. Is doing anything to eliminate this worthwhile? For example, would causing the pump to run like this a bad idea? Or should I just disregard it? It doesn't bother me beyond being concerned something was going on.
#7
06-02-22, 05:30 AM
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