Pump start relay and pressure switch

[RickDes]

Some time ago there was a post about someone who was pumping from a pond for his irrigation system and had to install a pump start relay system because he had a problem with failed pressure switches. The problem was he also had hoses attached for some local watering, and once he installed the PSR his hoses obviously would not work. I now have that same problem. My pressure switch keeps sticking and causes my pump to stay on continually sometimes causing my pump to fail/leak/lose its prime. My irrigation company wants to install a PSR system. I also use the pump to water my garden, which is not part of my irrigation system. There was a member or guest who said he hired an electrician who was able to wire an on/off switch to the pressure switch so he could still use his hoses. Anybody know how to do this wiring so I can find an electrician who might be able to help me do this?

 

[LLigetfa]

Seriously, if an electrician cannot figure it out, don't hire them. I suggest a crank timer that will turn it off if you forget to.

 

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[WorthFlorida]

If your irrigation system is for yard use only, dump the pressure tank and get an irrigation pump. However, to use it for garden hoses, need a pressure tank or do not place a nozzle on the hose.

Has the pressure switch ever been replaced? Are you sure the pressure tank bladder is good. Older tanks without bladders could be saturated.