Jack Mansoura
New Member
Hey Everyone,
This is my first post to the forum.
I recently installed a new shallow well in my bakery for water cooled refrigeration. My previous well was installed by a company who did a pretty lousy job, so i decided to install the new one myself. I have a small problem, I've had to replace my pressure switch 2 times since February. I believe there's some ultra fine sediment getting into the pressure switch causing it to stick in the off position. Does anyone know of a solution for this problem??
I know an inline filter is out of the question, and so is a sand separator before the pump inlet. Is the any kind of different pressure switch i can use?
Also, I don't know if this would work but what if rather than having the small line from the pump to the switch go one way. Suppose it was tee'd off on both side so the water circulated to the switch and back around? Could that work, maybe it would wash the grit back out?
Here is what I'm working with:
5' Johnson Vee-wire stainless well point slot sizes .008". Driven down 25', static water level is about 14' so there is ample water.
Goulds 1hp jet pump with Square-D 30-50 pressure switch
Amtrol WX-350 tank (119 gallon)
Here are a few pics. Thanks in advance people!
This is my first post to the forum.
I recently installed a new shallow well in my bakery for water cooled refrigeration. My previous well was installed by a company who did a pretty lousy job, so i decided to install the new one myself. I have a small problem, I've had to replace my pressure switch 2 times since February. I believe there's some ultra fine sediment getting into the pressure switch causing it to stick in the off position. Does anyone know of a solution for this problem??
I know an inline filter is out of the question, and so is a sand separator before the pump inlet. Is the any kind of different pressure switch i can use?
Also, I don't know if this would work but what if rather than having the small line from the pump to the switch go one way. Suppose it was tee'd off on both side so the water circulated to the switch and back around? Could that work, maybe it would wash the grit back out?
Here is what I'm working with:
5' Johnson Vee-wire stainless well point slot sizes .008". Driven down 25', static water level is about 14' so there is ample water.
Goulds 1hp jet pump with Square-D 30-50 pressure switch
Amtrol WX-350 tank (119 gallon)
Here are a few pics. Thanks in advance people!