Hey guys, great site. I am having problems with my pump shutting off. I have a submersible pump. Heres what happens. You can wash dishes, flush the toilet, etc. You can even shower( not for 20 minutes, but a short shower). However if you try to wash clothes or run a bath the pressure switch will kick off and you have to turn it back on. While watching the pump cycle I noticed the pressure starts at say 52 then runs to about 32 and the pump kicks on. The pressure builds to about 40 then shuts off, then it drops to 30 and kicks the switch. I have replaced the switch (30/50) and adjusted air pressure to about 27-28.
After this happens, if the water is off and I kick on the switch it runs up to about 40, then a few minutes later it runs to about 48, then a few more minutes it runs to about 54. It is a little higher than 50 because I have made adjustments to the switch.
I dont know what to do, I really dont want to start randomly replacing parts i.e, pressure tank, or pump. I have done this in years past. I could really just use some advice here.
After this happens, if the water is off and I kick on the switch it runs up to about 40, then a few minutes later it runs to about 48, then a few more minutes it runs to about 54. It is a little higher than 50 because I have made adjustments to the switch.
I dont know what to do, I really dont want to start randomly replacing parts i.e, pressure tank, or pump. I have done this in years past. I could really just use some advice here.