Blueoval78
New Member
Hello everyone, I am fed up with low pressure in my morning shower and want to change my pump settings. I currently have a Wayne 1/2hp convertible jet pump that is drawing from a 45 ft deep well. It is factory set for 30/50 and does not have an adjustable pressure switch. The pressure switch is threaded directly into the pump casing. The pump is attached to a 20 gallon draw down tank. I found that you can purchase adjustable pressure switches so my questions are:
1. Can I replace the factory pressure switch with a Square D adjustable version?
2. Would a 1/2hp pump be able to build 40/60?
3. I know I would have to empty the pressure tank to relieve pressure to change the switch but would removing the current one make the pump lose prime as well?
4. The house was built in 1977 and has a mixture of pex and copper piping. Is there risk of pipes leaking if I go to 60psi?
1. Can I replace the factory pressure switch with a Square D adjustable version?
2. Would a 1/2hp pump be able to build 40/60?
3. I know I would have to empty the pressure tank to relieve pressure to change the switch but would removing the current one make the pump lose prime as well?
4. The house was built in 1977 and has a mixture of pex and copper piping. Is there risk of pipes leaking if I go to 60psi?