Lockport
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sammyhydro11 said:The tank isn't taking all day to build. If the pump is sitting at 60psi and wont shut off,its probably reached its maximum pressure that it will build. I would turn the nut on the large spring of your pressure switch counter clockwise until the pump shuts down and you should be good to go.
SAM
No, the pump could barely keep itself at 40. Anyway, heres what I did. I drained all the water. I dropped the pressure in the tank about 6 or 7 lbs to 38, which it was supposed to be. I lowered the switch pressure settings and attempted to 'start'. it so as it would not stay 'On' until it reached near 40 on the gauge (confirming that was 2 psi above) . Then I waited. For the past few days this has seemed to be taking a long time and I began to wonder if the deep well pump inlet was restricted (at times I tapped on the 1.25" line and could swear it was hollow sounding but wouldn't the pump shut off or overheat quickly?) After at least 15 minutes, I returned to the basement and it was just creeping past 60PSI when, suddenly, it clicked off. Now, I keep my fingers crossed that it kicks in near 40, before it drops out at 38.