Well: water turning off
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08-07-16, 02:08 AM
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Well: water turning off
A few years ago we had the water turning off while we showered, ran the dishwasher, etc. eventually we changed the pressure switch but it was too late and we had to replace the pump. Its been 4 years now and the water started shutting off again, we changed the switch and changed it to a 40-60. Then the water was working fine but it seemed as if the pump was continuously running. So we changed the switch back to a 30-50. Now the water shuts off and stays off for atleast an hour usually, sometimes minutes but the other day it was nearly two hours before water came back on. The pressure tank is at the correct psi. Help!!!!!!
#2
08-07-16, 03:44 AM
Welcome to the forums! What you describe could indicate either a waterlogged tank or one with incorrect pressure. Turn the water off, turn the power off to your water heater (if electric) drain the water from the system to where the tank is purged of water. On top of the tank there is a schraeder valve, like pumping up a car tire. Take a measurement of the pressure in the tank. It should be 2 lbs below the cut in pressure of the switch. Having the 40-60 you would have 38 lbs of pressure in the tank when it is empty. Adjust this pressure and restart the system, purging the air out of the lines at the furthest point.
#3
08-07-16, 05:12 AM
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When you changed the pressure switch did you also replace the pipe nipple? If not I would replace it. They can clog or rust shut which prevents the pressure switch from sensing the systems water pressure.
#7
08-07-16, 11:46 AM
Before measuring the pressure, turn off the pump, turn off the water heater heat, open a faucet, and wait for the water to stop flowing. Now reset the pressure tank to the desired pressure.
Before turning the water heater heat back on, have water running steadily and hard from a hot faucet for more than one minute.
Before turning the water heater heat back on, have water running steadily and hard from a hot faucet for more than one minute.
