A few days ago our show pressure started to drop slowly and then go to nothing for a few seconds, then surge back to full pressure.
I went to the basement to watch what was happening on the pressure gage and noticed the pump would run to 60 psi and shut off. The gage pressure would immediately begin to drop.
When the pressure would reach 38 lbs I woul hear a click but the pump did not turn on. I continued to watch and the pressured drop another 18 lbs to near 20 psi and then the pump kicked in and the pressure went directly to 60 lbs and the pump shut off. This cycle repeated itself, as long as I watched.
I shut off the valve to the house to isolate the leak. The gage dropped still. So the leak is on the well side. I am suspicious of the gage as it is rusty and looks like it may have been wet inside.
I am replacing the gage and am thinking of replacing the switch, since I will have all the water off and pipes drained I thought it would be good time for a basic overhaul. We have lived in the house for 11 years and have had to do nothing to the system. So, I consider my self fortunate.
I have a large blue bladder tank that has to be at least 50 gallons, with a square D pressure switch.
Any suggestions if I am on the right course of action? I want to do this right away as my pump is cylcing every 10-15 seconds. We cut the power to the pump and I am on my way to get parts. It looks like this is project for tonight. Any tips would be welcome.
I went to the basement to watch what was happening on the pressure gage and noticed the pump would run to 60 psi and shut off. The gage pressure would immediately begin to drop.
When the pressure would reach 38 lbs I woul hear a click but the pump did not turn on. I continued to watch and the pressured drop another 18 lbs to near 20 psi and then the pump kicked in and the pressure went directly to 60 lbs and the pump shut off. This cycle repeated itself, as long as I watched.
I shut off the valve to the house to isolate the leak. The gage dropped still. So the leak is on the well side. I am suspicious of the gage as it is rusty and looks like it may have been wet inside.
I am replacing the gage and am thinking of replacing the switch, since I will have all the water off and pipes drained I thought it would be good time for a basic overhaul. We have lived in the house for 11 years and have had to do nothing to the system. So, I consider my self fortunate.
I have a large blue bladder tank that has to be at least 50 gallons, with a square D pressure switch.
Any suggestions if I am on the right course of action? I want to do this right away as my pump is cylcing every 10-15 seconds. We cut the power to the pump and I am on my way to get parts. It looks like this is project for tonight. Any tips would be welcome.
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