well pressure dropping fast
#1
12-14-09, 04:07 PM
well pressure dropping fast
I've noticed my pressure switch gauge drops rapidly after the pump cycles. It builds pressure to 50psi,shuts off, and in a few seconds drops down to just about the cut in setting,25psi,but stays there for a few minutes before cycling again. I thought maybe the ckeckvalve,but it still does it after I close the ballvalve on the pump side. Air psi is good on my holding tanks. I still have water pressure but the pump is cycling more then normal. Any ideas on the problem? I might add that it drops down even with no water running.
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12-14-09, 05:08 PM
Originally Posted by Tolyn Ironhand
Did you check all over the house for leaks? Is this an above ground well or submersible?
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12-14-09, 05:17 PM
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Read this thread, and I think you will find your answer.
Cycling pump. There is some good information in there.
Travis
Cycling pump. There is some good information in there.
Travis
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12-14-09, 05:24 PM
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I suspect your tank is waterlogged. That will cause short cycling.
Need to depressurize the tank, and vent it to fill it with air.
Not to worry - it happens all the time, even in the best of families
Need to depressurize the tank, and vent it to fill it with air.
Not to worry - it happens all the time, even in the best of families
