low pressure


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Old 11-09-05, 07:36 PM
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low pressure

changed pressure switch. now i have sporadic pressure. turn water on and water will run for a few seconds maybe a minute then will stop start again and then stop then start and run for a few minutes then maybe stay on for a while.
 
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Old 11-10-05, 06:22 AM
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Does the new pressure switch have the same settings as the old one, i.e. 30/50?
If it doesn't, you may have to reset the precharge in the pressure tank to 2 psi less than pump cutin pressure. This could be one reason for the sporadic flow.
Ron
 
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Old 11-16-05, 05:19 PM
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switch is 30/50 tank has 28psi it seems that problem started several months ago when i put in new switch i changed switch again still same problem also noticed switch turning on and off rapidly for several seconds before swithcing on
thanks for reply have not been able to respond until now
 
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Old 11-16-05, 06:49 PM
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Sounds like the pressure tank is waterlogged. Do you get air or water out of the schaeder valve?
 
 

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