jacuzzi hydrocell

sgngod · Aug 23, 2010

Please help,I have a well with 4 jacuzzi hydrocells hooked to it and know nothing about this system.heres my problem,the pump kicks on about every minute when the water is on.according to the pressure gauge,it comes on at 2lbs of pressure and off at 18lbs.besides the inconvience of no pressure i'm worried the pump will fail soon.My questions are these.1)is this just a setting I can change on the pressure switch and how? 2) how do I find out if the hydrocells are good,are these a bladder system?

Ballvalve · Aug 23, 2010

I think those hydrocells are antiques now, but it was a pretty good deal in its day. Yes, your pump will fail soon with that much cycling.

2- 18 psi is a quite odd parameter. You must start with a new pressure gauge.

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Valveman · Aug 24, 2010

I have to laugh when I see those old hydrocells still working. They work similar but are harder on pumps than a Cycle Stop Valve. So when the pump companies try to tell people that a CSV will destroy your pump, I just remind them that there are some old hydrocells still working on the same pumps after 27 or 32 years of service. Kind of proves that a control valve doesn't hurt a pump, and can actually extend the life considerably. Four hydrocells side by side means you probably have a 100 GPM pump? You can replace them with one larger Cycle Stop Valve and get the pressure back up where is should be.

sgngod · Aug 24, 2010

thanks for the info,I think limited space was the reason for the hydro cells as they are in a 4' culvert about 15' below grade.

sgngod · Aug 24, 2010

I believe your right,I get a few strange looks when I tell people about them.the gauge is fairly new and I think I can trust it.I know the last guy who lived at this property knew less than I do about wells and I know very little.I was thinking he might have adjusted the cut in/out switch.Is that possible?it looks to have a adjusting nut on it.Thanks for your help.I'm trying to help out an older gentelman with a limited income so I will most likely be paying for any repairs and would like to keep the cost down

Valveman · Aug 24, 2010

Maybe you could post a picture? If they are the ones I am thinking about, you will need to adjust the air pressure as well. Turning a pressure switch up is no problem as long as those valves are working at the right pressure.

sgngod · Aug 24, 2010

thanks,i wont be able to get pics until tonight,dont laugh when you see them.i think its a 1965 system and not much has been changed.thanks again

Valveman · Aug 24, 2010

I won't laugh at anything that has lasted since 1965.

sgngod · Aug 26, 2010

old well still kinda working

valveman said:
I won't laugh at anything that has lasted since 1965.

heres some pics that might help

Valveman · Aug 27, 2010

Those are not the hydrocells with valve control like I thought they were. Looks like they are just being used as a bladder tank.

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