natepyoung
New Member
Ok, you guys solved my cistern pump problem. I ended up buying a 1/2 hp 230 volt 2 wire sub. pump. A chart in the installation instructions says to use 14/2 wire and a 15 amp breaker. Both of which seemed low to me but, I did it anyway. So everything is hooked up and ready to go but, it just won't pull enough pressure to fill the tank. The pump kicks on until the pressure gauge gets up to about 30 psi then shuts off. Water runs at the faucet until the pressure drops. Then I have to reset the pressure switch for the pump to kick back on.
I am assuming this wiring set up isn't enough. I also noticed someone else posting a similar problem that was solved by replacing the pressure switch. Any advise????
Thanks.
I am assuming this wiring set up isn't enough. I also noticed someone else posting a similar problem that was solved by replacing the pressure switch. Any advise????
Thanks.