Need advice please.....my well is 225 ft deep, submersible pump is located at 200 ft, water level as measured from top of well opening is 100 ft. The pump installed is Franklin model 2445089003, 1 hp, two wire. The tank is air over water, 20 gal, serviced to 38 psi and is brand new.
The problem is that the pump pressure will not go over 30 psi as read on gage. I have installed a new gage and since the pressure switch was old I installed a new 20/40. The pump is approximatley six years old. I removed the pump and noted a bit of mud in the intake which I cleaned out. Reinstalled pump and problem still exists. What pressure is normal for my situation ? Rather than simply replacing the pump (rather expensive) I wanted a pro's opinion....advice will be very appreciated.
The problem is that the pump pressure will not go over 30 psi as read on gage. I have installed a new gage and since the pressure switch was old I installed a new 20/40. The pump is approximatley six years old. I removed the pump and noted a bit of mud in the intake which I cleaned out. Reinstalled pump and problem still exists. What pressure is normal for my situation ? Rather than simply replacing the pump (rather expensive) I wanted a pro's opinion....advice will be very appreciated.