Rob cerullo
New Member
Hi guys - so I just bought a house with a well. I have not had one before but the inspector told me my pressure tank switch was likely bad because the pressure was over 70. After closing on the house I had a plumber look at it and he agreed I should replace the switch but wanted $375.00 to install.
So after watching Utube I gave it a shot. I replaced the switch with the same kind which is a 40/60 D.
No problems with the install. But now the switch doesn't cut on until the gauge reads 20 PSI and does cut off until 90 PSI. Also at 90 while running the water the pressure drops down very fast.
Based on the utube video I let out all the air in the tank in order to re-pressurize the system.
Could this be causing my problem? Do I need to put more air in the tank and if so how much? If not should I try adjusting the switch? Seems like if it is the switch adjustment its off by a lot!
Thanks guys.
So after watching Utube I gave it a shot. I replaced the switch with the same kind which is a 40/60 D.
No problems with the install. But now the switch doesn't cut on until the gauge reads 20 PSI and does cut off until 90 PSI. Also at 90 while running the water the pressure drops down very fast.
Based on the utube video I let out all the air in the tank in order to re-pressurize the system.
Could this be causing my problem? Do I need to put more air in the tank and if so how much? If not should I try adjusting the switch? Seems like if it is the switch adjustment its off by a lot!
Thanks guys.