We have a well for our water supply at our home. We are not on city water. Our water pressure into the house is almost at a trickle. What can we do to get a strong and steady water flow?
2007-03-07 15:09:17 · 12 answers · asked by TomandShannan 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
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OK every well system has a pressure switch (usually a gray colored cap) it tells the pump when to turn on & off.
If your system is fairly new, if you remove the cap and turn it over there are printed instructions for adjustment.
Typically you have 2 adjustment screws, 1 for cut in should be set for 40lbs. 2 for cut out at 60lbs.
You also have a pressure tank it helps the pump from over working itself, with a air bladder. It stops the click on and off that will take out the capactitor for your pump.
2007-03-07 15:59:17 · answer #1 · answered by jacksparrow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here a few options:
You Can use a Low Water Pressure Booster Systems The pump starts as soon as you switch on the tap and stays running until the water is no longer required. This eliminates the uncomfortable pressure fluctuations common with conventional booster systems.
Another possible is using an air bag water tank you control the pressure by air.
you may also check your main line from your pump to your house you build pressure by downsizing your pipe example 1-1/2" to 1" pipe to 3/4" pipe when entering your home
you may also elevate your holding tank at a higher elevation , thats what i did, but i live in the hills.
i hope this helps you. good luck!
2007-03-07 16:02:34 · answer #2 · answered by Maximus M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I glanced at all the other answers now here is what you need to do.By what you are stating it sounds to me like you need a new pressure tank. what you need to do is goto your pressure tank and gently push on it. if it feels full of water it needs to be replaced. The average pressure tank only holds about 10 gallons of water the rest is air.If you want constant water pressure, you can upgrade your system to a constant pressure water system.Grundfos makes the best out there. They are about $700.00 more expensive than a traditional system but you get a constant 60lbs of pressure.Call a drilling company that installs pumps and ask if they do constant pressure systems.
2007-03-08 13:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a water pump and a tank that is above your house pump the water to the tank then u will get some pressure same way the city gets there pressure
2007-03-07 15:12:26 · answer #4 · answered by brown89127 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a bigger water pump for starter. the distance from the well to the house can cause low pressure. size of piping also. where your pump location is can also play a factor. preferable near the well. hope it helps? G.
2007-03-07 15:14:31 · answer #5 · answered by G=ME 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put in a large holding tank, and a new pump with a regulator.
2007-03-07 15:20:11 · answer #6 · answered by PAUL A 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a good water pump and possibly a reservoir near your home would help
2007-03-07 15:21:38 · answer #7 · answered by fade_this_rally 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Either have your pump's output checked or do it yourself. It sounds like you either have a plugged line somewhere (either input or output) or the pump needs replacement.
2007-03-07 15:13:13 · answer #8 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check into upgraging the plumbing, like getting copper pipes if you dont already have them. the old ones sometimes have a bunch of buildup.
2007-03-07 16:57:08 · answer #9 · answered by angelletti 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check bottom of pump and see if it is clogged.
2007-03-07 15:13:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋