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Hi guys,
I wrote the following a few days ago, but I need to add more info:
Hi all,
About a month ago we replaced the switch (?) on our well pump. It was a 20/40 so we adjusted to 30/50.
The pressure seems to build okay until it hits about 48 psi. After that, it seems to run, and run, and run. We adjusted the spread to 18 lbs. (30/48) but it doesn't seem to matter.
We checked the air pressure in the tank 9-lb. capacity), and that's set at 28 psi, correct?
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Now, the well is about 33 yrs. old and pressure has declined the last couple of years. Also, if we hit the switch after it runs a while it shuts off.
My husband messed with the bolt that sits on the tee between switch and blatter tank.
We backed down (screw 2) the switch so it cuts out at 48, still doesn't matter.
Here was one reply:
Your pump should be able to make 50 lbs without problems so you either have a plugged pressure switch line or the jet is worn out or plugged ...
Where's the pressure switch line? Where's the jet? is there a diagram I can refer to?
Thanks for all your help. I've recommended this site to several people.
Jackie
I wrote the following a few days ago, but I need to add more info:
Hi all,
About a month ago we replaced the switch (?) on our well pump. It was a 20/40 so we adjusted to 30/50.
The pressure seems to build okay until it hits about 48 psi. After that, it seems to run, and run, and run. We adjusted the spread to 18 lbs. (30/48) but it doesn't seem to matter.
We checked the air pressure in the tank 9-lb. capacity), and that's set at 28 psi, correct?
-----
Now, the well is about 33 yrs. old and pressure has declined the last couple of years. Also, if we hit the switch after it runs a while it shuts off.
My husband messed with the bolt that sits on the tee between switch and blatter tank.
We backed down (screw 2) the switch so it cuts out at 48, still doesn't matter.
Here was one reply:
Your pump should be able to make 50 lbs without problems so you either have a plugged pressure switch line or the jet is worn out or plugged ...
Where's the pressure switch line? Where's the jet? is there a diagram I can refer to?
Thanks for all your help. I've recommended this site to several people.
Jackie