Looking for some help...
Shallow well pump - likely the original in a 1990 house.
Recently, the water will run fine and then pressure will lessen and then suddenly stop for approximately 10 - 20 seconds... then start again, after the pump starts for a couple of seconds. No air, the water will just start again with significan (usual) pressure. The pump does not short cycle. Nor does it appear to lose pressure without cause.
I measured the pressure tank and adjusted the pressure to two pounds less than my cut-in pressure. This improved the issue, but did not eliminate it... and it is now getting worse (i.e. happening more frequently and water pausing for longer)
Is it likely that my water pressure tank needs replaced?
Thanks!
Shallow well pump - likely the original in a 1990 house.
Recently, the water will run fine and then pressure will lessen and then suddenly stop for approximately 10 - 20 seconds... then start again, after the pump starts for a couple of seconds. No air, the water will just start again with significan (usual) pressure. The pump does not short cycle. Nor does it appear to lose pressure without cause.
I measured the pressure tank and adjusted the pressure to two pounds less than my cut-in pressure. This improved the issue, but did not eliminate it... and it is now getting worse (i.e. happening more frequently and water pausing for longer)
Is it likely that my water pressure tank needs replaced?
Thanks!