This is a very useful forum indeed. I know very little about plumbing, or even specifics about what is in my basement. I have a well with an in line pressure pump. My problem is with the pressure pump switch. I can't seem to get the cut-in/out points set to a reasonable range. 30-50 would be just fine, BUT... Right now the cut in is at about 5 lbs. and the cut-out is at 80 lbs. I've found this setting through extensive trial and error. Obviously, this is not an acceptable setting, but it's the only one that works. If I turn the nut CCW from this point, the pump will never turn on. If I turn the nut CW, the pump will never turn off. The spring is mashed down almost to the limit. The little adjustment screw which adjusts only the cut-out point doesn't even come into play here, as the nut is 1/4 inch above the top of the spring.
What could be causing this? Is there something I can do (or should have done) to this switch to get it back to working order, or should I replace it? Is that possible for a guy with average tool skills?
What could be causing this? Is there something I can do (or should have done) to this switch to get it back to working order, or should I replace it? Is that possible for a guy with average tool skills?