TZinPA
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We've had a Franklin Electric constant pressure/variable speed well system since 2012 and there have constantly been issues with it. Recently it has been turning on every 43 seconds. It's a Subdrive2W. We drained the pressure tank (20 gal Wel-X-Trol) and recharged it to about 60 PSI (as noted on the pressure tank). We checked the pressure/transducer switch and it seems to be working correctly/not plugged up with debris; however, when we turn off the power to the well pump, there is water still coming through the check valve that is before the pressure tank/flowing towards the pressure tank? We've noticed the pressure switch/transducer is set a little before 60 PSI (with a constant pressure system, we're not sure if this switch was set correctly) so even with the water shut OFF at the house, and the well pump on, the pump kicks on about every 43 seconds. When the water to the house is ON, it turns on about every minute to a minute and a half. We're thinking we need to replace the check valve, again?--Any other advice as why the water is still coming in through the check valve towards the pressure tank?
Secondly, we've had 2 well companies work on this system. The first company, the installer, initially set the pump at 1/2HP. The second company who replaced the check valve the first time set the pump at 3/4HP. So we contacted Franklin Electric (FE) and they advised to check the OHMs which the result with the red and black wire is between 4.2 and 4.5 so FE said it is a 1/2 HP pump. Then we contacted the initial installer and they said it's a 3/4 HP (even though they initially set it at 1/2 HP). The well produces 20 GPM. After contacting both FE and the initial installer, we found a small sticker on the well pressure tank reflecting Franklin Submersible 3/4HP, 230Volts. Ultimately, we are confused at what HP our well pump is and wondering if the installer placed the wrong sticker on our well pressure tank about our well pump. Wouldn't testing the OHMs be the most trusting way to find the actual HP of a well pump? Any advice?
Lastly, I've been reading about the CSV and wouldn't mind just eliminating this constant pressure system and replacing it with a CSV, but I'm not sure what needs to be replaced and if using a standard pressure switch can be used correctly with the Subdrive computer board and how to do it (wiring). The initial installer said a standard pressure switch can be installed to the computer board, but of course he charges a $100 service fee on top of $100/hr labor, plus parts. Any advice for installing a CSV or a standard pressure switch with the Subdrive?
The pictures are the Subdrive2W controller and the other picture is the current set up with the Flomatic check valve and pressure/transducer switch. The pressure gauge doesn't work so I have to attach another pressure gauge to test the PSI. I've been looking at pictures of installed CSV and wondering if the CSV replaces the check valve?
Secondly, we've had 2 well companies work on this system. The first company, the installer, initially set the pump at 1/2HP. The second company who replaced the check valve the first time set the pump at 3/4HP. So we contacted Franklin Electric (FE) and they advised to check the OHMs which the result with the red and black wire is between 4.2 and 4.5 so FE said it is a 1/2 HP pump. Then we contacted the initial installer and they said it's a 3/4 HP (even though they initially set it at 1/2 HP). The well produces 20 GPM. After contacting both FE and the initial installer, we found a small sticker on the well pressure tank reflecting Franklin Submersible 3/4HP, 230Volts. Ultimately, we are confused at what HP our well pump is and wondering if the installer placed the wrong sticker on our well pressure tank about our well pump. Wouldn't testing the OHMs be the most trusting way to find the actual HP of a well pump? Any advice?
Lastly, I've been reading about the CSV and wouldn't mind just eliminating this constant pressure system and replacing it with a CSV, but I'm not sure what needs to be replaced and if using a standard pressure switch can be used correctly with the Subdrive computer board and how to do it (wiring). The initial installer said a standard pressure switch can be installed to the computer board, but of course he charges a $100 service fee on top of $100/hr labor, plus parts. Any advice for installing a CSV or a standard pressure switch with the Subdrive?
The pictures are the Subdrive2W controller and the other picture is the current set up with the Flomatic check valve and pressure/transducer switch. The pressure gauge doesn't work so I have to attach another pressure gauge to test the PSI. I've been looking at pictures of installed CSV and wondering if the CSV replaces the check valve?
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