sjcasheville
New Member
About a week ago, I woke up to no water pressure. Discovered the breaker had tripped and reset it. I then primed the system to 40lbs and everything was fine. Until yesterday......
Again, lost pressure and tried to prime the system by the pressure switch (Pumptrol 40-60). Sparks flew and smoke emerged. Time for a new pressure switch.
Went to Lowes.... no Pumptrol replacement available, but something which looks identical. Looks like a simple job, but am sure there are pitfalls that I can't anticipate. Anyway, a couple of questions:
1. I notice that there is a small lever next to the existing pressure switch which I use to increase the pressure on those times it falls below 40 lbs and cuts off. (Usually in winter). Is this a permanent fixture or do I need to get a different pressure switch?
2. Assuming it's a straight swap, what are the steps to replace? I just checked the pressure at the top of the water tank. It's between 10 and 20. I know I need to get it to 38, but will this happen as soon as I install new pressure switch (with maybe a small adjustment)?
Thanks in advance.
Steve
Again, lost pressure and tried to prime the system by the pressure switch (Pumptrol 40-60). Sparks flew and smoke emerged. Time for a new pressure switch.
Went to Lowes.... no Pumptrol replacement available, but something which looks identical. Looks like a simple job, but am sure there are pitfalls that I can't anticipate. Anyway, a couple of questions:
1. I notice that there is a small lever next to the existing pressure switch which I use to increase the pressure on those times it falls below 40 lbs and cuts off. (Usually in winter). Is this a permanent fixture or do I need to get a different pressure switch?
2. Assuming it's a straight swap, what are the steps to replace? I just checked the pressure at the top of the water tank. It's between 10 and 20. I know I need to get it to 38, but will this happen as soon as I install new pressure switch (with maybe a small adjustment)?
Thanks in advance.
Steve