I have also checked the air pressure on the bladder tank and it is currently 58psi. I did notice though that even when the water pressure is at 60 psi and the pump is not running that the bladder tank is very light and hollow sounding as if there is not any water in it. Does this mean i need a new tank? What would be the next thing i should look at?
2007-07-03 16:50:45 · 5 answers · asked by broncos38wmu 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
to begin with if your pressure switch is set to turn on at 35 and off at 60 then there should only be 33 pounds of air in the tank with no water in the tank and the pump turned off..you cannot read air pressure with water pressure in the tank turn the pump off open a faucet and let the water pressure off and leave faucet open then check the air pressure...having to much air in the tank would make your pump do the same thing as not having any air in the tank...the reason for the tank sounding hollow is that it is completely filled with air and the pump is only pressurizing the lines...
2007-07-03 17:59:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The guage is probably broken, but that is mostly for reference for setting your start/stop switch. Now, first off I'd check your bladder tank. A bad bladder tank will still give you some pressure but causes the pump to run almost constantly. To test that, there is a bicycle looking air valve sticking out of the bladder tank. Push a key or something in it as if you were to let air out of a tire. If any water comes out, your bladder is bad and has to be replaced. If you have an older style deep well, like a well house where the pump is accessible, check the switch, (little black box attached to the pump). There are two screws that can be turned. One sets the pressure the pump will turn off at and the other adjusts the minimum pressure you want for the water to turn back on and fill your tank. A lot of people go 20/40, I run mine at 30/50. Much more than that and you can run into problems, especially if you have cpvc pipes. They will weaken at the elbows and 60 psi of water can eventually make pin hole leaks. This is from personal experience. You will need a working gauge to set this. If the bladder is not your problem, email me and I'll give you more details on how to set your pump if you need it. Or, you can buy preset switches at your local hardware for $20 and just swap it out. In that case, do not mess with the adjustment screws.
2016-05-17 22:10:21 · answer #2 · answered by tamesha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although I do agree with wwwstat, there are other things to look at. The modulator valve to the tank, the pressure switch, these two.
To check the tank, turn off the switch, let the tank run out, then check the pressure of the bladder. Mine is set at 38 pounds and keeps my water pressure at 65 pounds.
2007-07-03 23:53:52 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hate to tell bad news,but the problem can be either a dry well meaning very low water in well or a possible hole in pipe going down in well this will cause pump to pull air into supply line.Also there is an check valve on end of supply line from pump if you suspect this may have failed install another one above ground before line enters tank this is a double precaution and will work just fine.Turn a hydrant on very slow run and sit and watch pressure gauge,if it drops fast but also recovers fairly fast and shuts off momentarily check for leaks in line on house side of pressure tank.
2007-07-03 17:41:07 · answer #4 · answered by Dummy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YOu might have a leaky toilet in the house? I know when our toilet is on it runs regularly because there's a leak.
2007-07-03 17:05:41 · answer #5 · answered by fly4620 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋