2006-08-16 15:53:29 · 10 answers · asked by STELVIS 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would start with your pressure tank. Then check your pump. Is your water clear? Or does it look silthy? When was the last rain? A lot of the country has suffered low water levels because of lack of rain. I would start with the first two and if that doesn't help, check with your local well drilling co...they can steer you in other directions to remedy your problem. Good luck!
2006-08-16 16:45:49 · answer #1 · answered by All 4 JR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The water from your well should be going to a pressure tank. Check the tank to see if it is losing air. If not, check your pipe leading from the pressure tank to the house and look for leaks.
2006-08-17 11:47:01 · answer #2 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember a problem like this when I was growing up.
There was actually a crack in the pipe underground so it would leak out, couldnt build up pressure. They had to drill another well.
2006-08-16 23:00:49 · answer #3 · answered by Peter G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like someone else it tapped into the same resource you are and they might be using the water up and then you go to use it before it has a chance to refill.
That could be a problem in a drought.
2006-08-16 23:00:03 · answer #4 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You either need to put a check-valve inline ro you need a new pressure tank.
2006-08-17 09:31:19 · answer #5 · answered by ezachowski 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your pressure guage not working.
2006-08-17 06:09:55 · answer #6 · answered by poorboychristian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your foot valve is wore out,,so water drains back,,has to re prime every morning,,,get it replaced or your pump could burn out
2006-08-16 23:00:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you need a in line check valve ,keeps it from bleeding back
2006-08-16 23:48:06 · answer #8 · answered by bill j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your diaphram has a leak.
2006-08-20 04:31:51 · answer #9 · answered by obxbear2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Define "too much"
2006-08-16 22:59:38 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋