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Low Water Pressure - Well Pump Problems? Check This First 

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Solve bad water pressure problems with your residential well by checking the pressure on your tank. #1 most overlooked DIY thing to check.
The first thing to check is your holding pressure tank and this is how you do it.
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This video is designed to show you how to check your well pressure ore holding tank. Not every system is the same and this is not a total how to and is designed to provide some information as a general overview. You must know your own limits and determine if this is something you can do.
If in doubt contact a licensed plumber or well engineer.
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of Silver Cymbal, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Silver Cymbal assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Silver Cymbal recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Silver Cymbal, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Silver Cymbal.

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Комментарии : 619   
@Mark1959Holladay
@Mark1959Holladay Год назад
Thank you, I'm in my 60's and hung drywall for over 30 years after serving in the army in the 70's so I am not really good in your field. That said my bride and I are deep in the mountains of NC/TN and I did just what you showed..... Praise the LORD I was ready to call the Well folks, you sir saved my bacon and my better half thinks I'm MacGyver so again thank you and you are officially on my subscriptions. Blessings
@clapinta
@clapinta 7 месяцев назад
its fine if you just thank the guy that made the video.
@John-d2c7n
@John-d2c7n 2 месяца назад
Very good information, thank you very much. This helps and saves a lot of money for us. Also Mark in Tennessee, we used to live on a beautiful creek in the Cherokee National Forest, Southeast Tennessee, and had to move due to my daddy getting pancreatic cancer and passing away, but we're praying the Lord will help us find another deep mountain property with a creek we can maybe just put a nice camper with a concrete slab and roof over, to come enjoy at times when I'm not preaching here in Central Florida at Hernando Cowboy Church.
@jljnbj
@jljnbj 3 года назад
Thanks for putting out the clear useful information. With no long introductions. With no music. With no rambling philosophical or political commentary.
@andilongmeadowfarm
@andilongmeadowfarm 5 лет назад
I have to say, this is one of the most straight forward DIY videos I have ever seen. Thank you so much!
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 5 лет назад
Thank you very much I really appreciate that.
@seriously749
@seriously749 4 года назад
Clearly stated. Very informative and helpful. Had some issues with my tank today and it’s given me another item to check before having the well company out. Thank you for the clear and informative video-this is wonderful!
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 4 года назад
So glad it was helpful, thank you
@neilhudson6194
@neilhudson6194 3 года назад
Guys like you are a saviour to less handy people like me--very good presentation--if the girls can't find you handsome--they should find you handy
@MrStang9090
@MrStang9090 2 года назад
That rings a bell... Red Green?
@neilhudson6194
@neilhudson6194 2 года назад
You betcha
@pzat65
@pzat65 Год назад
​@@MrStang9090😮
@rapturebound197
@rapturebound197 Год назад
Haha... Keep your stick on the ice too!
@jeremysims974
@jeremysims974 2 месяца назад
Red Green show is the BEST!!
@warriorshepherd1240
@warriorshepherd1240 3 года назад
It’s been many many years since I’ve had to mess with a well system. This video was very helpful in helping refresh my memory of trouble shooting these systems. Thank you! You did a very good job with your video!
@warriorshepherd1240
@warriorshepherd1240 3 года назад
As it happens our went out yesterday and has low pressure today!
@DonaldSmith1
@DonaldSmith1 4 года назад
Just a note to tell you I followed your youtube video and all came out great. My valve pressure was 21 to start and needed to be 28. It was a great video so easy follow, now my pressure is correct. When you have a problem and don't know what to do, it's so good to find your kind of video instruction. It was in plain easy and to the point, so helpful, Thank you very much.
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 4 года назад
Glad it helped, I love to hear that this helped someone. Thank you for watching
@RandallCarroll-rq5gg
@RandallCarroll-rq5gg Год назад
Couldnt go with out leaving a big thank you here. Our water was sputtering thought the house. Followed your instructions to a T, come to find out I was holding 20psi at my tank. Filled it to 35, all is well. Great video, you just saved me hundreds in having to call someone out, and I learned a lot about my system at the same time. Cheers!
@j3o5h8n5j5a3y8
@j3o5h8n5j5a3y8 4 года назад
Great video, but I would add that you can easily confirm the cut in pressure while you are draining the tank. Note at the video 2:04 mark, the click heard is the pressure switch closing. The gauge pressure is 42 psi which is the pump cut-in pressure. That said, there is the possibility that the gauge is not accurate. If the gauge fails to go to Zero when the tank is empty, I would replace the gauge.
@ronaldharris5330
@ronaldharris5330 5 лет назад
I finally have my well problems corrected after about two weeks of battling the issue. I read through all the posts, and lost some time there in the reading. End result, well is good, well casing good and no clogs ... I touched up the 18 year old pressure tank's pressure ( it was at 24 psig ... increased the pressure to 38 psig and observed it over a few days and is holding OK). Then pulled the also 18 year old pressure switch ... it turned out the 1/4 inch X 6 inch nipple that it was mounted on was completely clogged by hardened sediment. So, because of this lack of a live pressure sample, the pressure switch remained closed and the well would start and run for around an hour, the shut off for about an hour ...it was being started by the closed pressure switch, and would run until the pump's thermal overload kicked it out ... the 1 hour well pump offtime was the time it took to automatically reset this overload on its own, and then restart. New switch, new pipe nipple ... now the pump starts up at 40 psi, and it takes about a minute or so to pressurize my water system to 60 psig and shuts off. It then stays off until water demand reduces system pressure. So, end result of all of this, if you have an older system, or a system that experiences a lot of sedimentation, try checking the piping that your pressure switch is attached to and ensure that your pressure switch is seeing a good pressure sample due to a clear mounting pipe.
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 5 лет назад
Thanks for sharing this. Those pipes to the switch get clogged a lot over time. I personally replace that pipe with the switch each time. I like to change my switch out about every 7 years just to be safe and it's cheap and pretty easy to do. You must be thrilled to be up and running again! Thanks for watching.
@minorm2
@minorm2 17 часов назад
@@SilverCymbal I noticed when I replaced my switches there was a lot of sediment but I only ordered the switches/gauge so I had to remove the sediment with a screwdriver so I could be back and running....but its not working correctly again, do you think it could be sediment in the piping causing my issues?
@paultherrien9422
@paultherrien9422 2 месяца назад
Thank u for good information and no BS
@gracec1665
@gracec1665 8 месяцев назад
Fantastic video!!! Our well froze over during last week's winter storm and the pressure is super high right now. Thank you.
@pjmazar4533
@pjmazar4533 8 месяцев назад
Very clear and concise video on well pressure. If your system is running with pressure set for 30 to 50PSI, the tank should be set 2 pounds below cut in pressure. That would be 28PSI. In my case, my deep well system runs from 25 to 45PSI for which I need my tank to be set at 23 pounds. It might be worth checking the readings of the cut in and out of the system before draining the tank. On another note, there should always be a shutoff valve to the whole house in case of an emergency. Thanks for the video.
@thedr00
@thedr00 5 лет назад
This was a very clear and easy to follow video and it answered a lot of questions I had about my system. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 5 лет назад
My pleasure, glad it was helpful. I will have more well videos and plumbing tips coming soon too.
@MrJudges4u
@MrJudges4u 9 месяцев назад
Just look at the number of reviews...a tell tale indication this Professional is a good as can be on RU-vid. Another outstanding video for us DIY novices. The certified plumbers and well techs must be scratching their heads.
@stroys7061
@stroys7061 3 года назад
I recently paid tuition to the school of hard knocks to learn what you just covered in a few minutes for free! Great video!
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 3 года назад
Glad it was helpful!
@jpodlipec
@jpodlipec 3 месяца назад
thank you for posting this.We thought our well pump was out but all we did was drain tank and find the the valve on top had 0 psi pressure. re-filled to 38psi. Everything is working .....for now. perhaps the bladder in the pressure tank has a slow leak but that is for another day. thank you!!
@jgallone
@jgallone 2 года назад
Thanks for this video...I checked our tank pressure for the first time and it was at 19 psi and should be at 28 (30/50 switch). I added air pressure to get it to 28. I'll check it again in a week or so to see if it is maintaining the pressure. If not, then probably a bad air bladder and will need to get a new tank...fingers crossed that's not necessary.
@matthewcalifana488
@matthewcalifana488 5 месяцев назад
On some older homes the small pipe about 5 / 6 inches long is made of steel & can clog with rust ( leads to pressure switch ) , Which I also replaced , Good video ! Thanks Much !
@saintluckyjtr
@saintluckyjtr Год назад
Since moving into our new home from a city system to a well system I always felt that the water pressure was just a tad low. Figured there was nothing to be done about it until this video auto played after one of your Great lawn videos. Watched the video and made the adjustments and wouldnt you know we have great water pressure now!!! Only thing ill add is I tried a bike pump first and it made little to no dent in the pressure of the tank so i whipped out the air compressor and that did the trick.
@jason8283
@jason8283 Год назад
Because of your generosity of information I fixed my problem! My pressure tank was a 23PSI. I pumped it up to 28PSI after checking the tank to see if it was full, which it wasn't. Then I checked the pressure regulator. Made sure it had power then made the contacts connected and everything worked. So in the end it was the pressure switch not kicking back on after a power outage.
@yisoleleranch2828
@yisoleleranch2828 Год назад
Clear, concise, factual and well thought out presentation. Well done good Sir!
@MHS_ART
@MHS_ART 3 месяца назад
Omg I’m going to attempt this tomorrow thank you man!! I was so nervous and scared to do this but now I’m feeling good. Thank you
@danielpullum1907
@danielpullum1907 Год назад
A better explanation than two others I watched. My tank is 12 yrs old. It is a WellMate WM-9. I haven't checked it yet and now I know how. I haven't watched your longer vid but will do that now.
@JoeFidler
@JoeFidler Год назад
Easily the best video on well tanks… I still don’t know what the hell I’m doing but at least I can check the pressure in the tank and for that, I thank you sir!
@markfahrenholz5363
@markfahrenholz5363 5 лет назад
We have low water pressure. I had a guy check the pressure of the tank, but he checked it when the tank had water in it, not empty. Thanks to your video, I can check the tank properly myself.
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 5 лет назад
Thats awesome, I love when people let me know the videos are helpful. Thank you and I am glad it could help.
@ron8220
@ron8220 5 лет назад
You can save the cost of buying the pressure testing gauge just by watching where the needle drops quickly when you drain the system. If the needle suddenly drops at 35 psi then you have 35 psi in the tank. Close the drain valve, turn on the pump and watch the needle again. The needle will stay at 0 psi then jump up to what ever pressure is in the tank. If it jumps up to 33 psi then slowly pressures up that is what it is supposed to do. This method realiable enough to give you tank pressure within 2 o3 psi. No testing gauge required. If the drops or jumps up at any psi lower then system should, then get a pressure gauge and add pressure. If the needle drops to 0 psi as soon as the drain is opened or if the gauge slowly pressure up from 0 psi, you have problem. get your tank checked(possibly a blown bladder).
@helenachase5627
@helenachase5627 27 дней назад
My tank has no pressure Guage. Go figure
@juliabattaglia536
@juliabattaglia536 Год назад
Great step by step video! Helped us troubleshoot our tank, which ended up having 0 pressure. Thank you!
@richardthomas-ed2hw
@richardthomas-ed2hw Год назад
Your diaphragm is blown more than likely replace tank
@PCBrandt1
@PCBrandt1 Год назад
Thank you, you illustrated this procedure so clearly. I hadn't done this for 30 years, I'm a little worried, but my pressure in the shower seems to fluctuate, so i need to do it !
@thegreatga
@thegreatga 5 лет назад
Thanks for making a nice, straight to the point, informative video. I will be checking mine next week.
@omidahi9767
@omidahi9767 20 дней назад
It was wonderful tips you saved my weekend thanks
@leestimson4676
@leestimson4676 Год назад
Great presentation, l got my project tommrow to check my system. Thanks again god bless U Tube and people like you.
@frednewlin1459
@frednewlin1459 3 года назад
Of course mine is in the crawlspace surrounded by about five dead tanks abandoned since 1960 to present... I guess they last about 10 years? LOL. Think I’m going to cut an access hole in one of the closets. Thanks for the concise video.
@williambozynski1176
@williambozynski1176 3 года назад
Check under the lid of the pressure switch (turn power off so you dont get hurt). Under the lid will generally show you numbers 30 50 or 40 60 this is the pressure your switch and system uses. If you need a pressure switch this will tell you the one (pressure cut-in say 30/pressure cut-off say 50) you need to buy. newer ones may have the pressure settings on the cover.
@mark33545
@mark33545 2 года назад
is there a way to upgrade it? I just got a new house and the water pressure is not that great and every time I check the guage its always sitting at 30psi.
@swu7308
@swu7308 Год назад
@@mark33545do you find a way to fix it? My gouge is reading 24,I need to fix it and replace it since it’s so rusty
@Madcobra29
@Madcobra29 4 года назад
I just saved me a bunch of money by watching your video.
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 4 года назад
Thanks for the nice feedback, we can also use money these days more than ever too!
@victoryfirst2878
@victoryfirst2878 9 месяцев назад
What determines the pressure setting on a well system ??? THanks
@dogge929
@dogge929 2 года назад
I didn't reach 18 psi when my tank bladder ruptured. If you're new to well systems, GET A PROFESSIONAL! I managed to turn a simple service call into a major repair bill because of this video.
@longjohnlongdong4692
@longjohnlongdong4692 4 месяца назад
Same I think…
@Dan-sq7zg
@Dan-sq7zg 4 года назад
After the gauge drops to zero you should push on the tank to confirm the tank is actually empty. If the diaphragm has ruptured, the tank won't empty in most cases even though the gauge may drop to zero.
@charlesreese9085
@charlesreese9085 5 лет назад
thanks for the advice. real easy to understand.
@floreserick77
@floreserick77 5 лет назад
Thank you. BIG Help I was about to call a plumber. Saved me some $$$
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 5 лет назад
Thank you SO much for the comment i really appreciate it. Glad it helped.
@ibanez2010
@ibanez2010 11 месяцев назад
Thanks man! Flicking the contacts worked. Whew. Saved my night.
@virginiajoanprange8102
@virginiajoanprange8102 3 месяца назад
Thank you for your input! We will try this before ordering a new pump!
@brightideas5782
@brightideas5782 3 года назад
I always thought the air bladder would get damaged doing this , thank you very helpful 😀
@donmoore7785
@donmoore7785 3 года назад
This procedure prevents damage, by removing pressure from under the bladder. Just don't over inflate and you won't damage anything. If you don't drain the water you won't get an accurate reading of the air pressure.
@RoninJeremy
@RoninJeremy 2 года назад
Thanks new Well owner, this did save me from calling a plumber / well technician.
@harrylebastard
@harrylebastard 5 лет назад
For anyone living in Florida especially, it has happened 3 times now where i lose presure the tank was fine and each time the problem turned out to be frogs or a lizard had got fried in the pressure switch blocking the contacts.a simple fix.
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 5 лет назад
Wow that is a first for me hearing that! Crazy
@jerrybaker5081
@jerrybaker5081 3 года назад
Also in Florida even small ants can cause it especially if the switch is outside
@miyervang9338
@miyervang9338 Год назад
Thank you. You have explained thoroughly. You have save me money and time today. Thank so much! I appreciated your video.
@davidcastillo2543
@davidcastillo2543 8 месяцев назад
Thank you for the video, I just checked mine and had to add air, it fixed my problem
@zippocrow
@zippocrow 2 года назад
Thanks, never worked on one before. Fixed my short cycle problem, I did bleed the system a few times. ( I had silt in the water, I think that was part of the problem) when I drained and tested the air tank I had 0 psi.
@coreymcconnell1908
@coreymcconnell1908 5 лет назад
Great video. I just purchased an acreage with a well, this was very informative. Thank you.
@_MP004
@_MP004 2 года назад
awesome clip! very clear, cut in & cutt out pressure according to the specs of the tank! nice!
@gial8862
@gial8862 6 месяцев назад
Should cutout pressure always be 60 if the cut in pressure is 40? Would cutout of 70 psi put the system at risk?
@MrStoney61
@MrStoney61 3 года назад
Superbly explained. Thank you.
@mastman2315
@mastman2315 4 года назад
Nice easy to understand video. Like most of us when the water goes down we try and check to many thing s at once never isolating the problem So it can be fixed.
@traviansmith2262
@traviansmith2262 2 года назад
Man I want to THANK YOU FOR YOUR INFORMATION!!!! It really help me… thanks sir
@adamwaters5016
@adamwaters5016 Год назад
The dad we all needed and never had.
@ElenaPeters1
@ElenaPeters1 2 года назад
Thank you so much!!! I've just fixed my problem following your video! And I've saved a couple of hundred bucks! ❤️❤️❤️
@wendystotts4899
@wendystotts4899 Год назад
Instead of turning the valve off to the house my husband instead emptied the water lines in the house & didn't empty the tank. Now we have no cold water pressure in 3 sinks & a bathtub.
@alocin110
@alocin110 3 года назад
Thank you Silver: the video is very informative; good and clear commentary and good tips. I appreciate it. Keep up the good work. Thanks.
@MrStatic101
@MrStatic101 4 года назад
This was very helpful. My pump won’t shut off because it’s a 30/50 switch and I can’t get above 40 psi anymore. Gonna follow your steps and see if my bladder is bad. Of course no drain on mine.
@DANIELLE-gq6ct
@DANIELLE-gq6ct Год назад
Did you figure out what your problem was we are have the same situation going on.
@MrStatic101
@MrStatic101 Год назад
@@DANIELLE-gq6ct yeah my situation was the tank bladder. I tried to fill the bladder with air but it was done. New tank and it worked fine until the pump went lol.
@YukonHawk1
@YukonHawk1 2 года назад
I have the same exact tank as you that is still going strong after19 years that was installed by the second owner of the house. I'll be checking my tank tonight. Thanks for a great video. I just checked my well tank and unfortunately I do not have a shut off on the main supply coming from the well.
@veronicabiggs3407
@veronicabiggs3407 4 года назад
Great Video, how do you know what your cut out and cut in pressure should be and what determines it?
@catchingupwiththecooks1078
@catchingupwiththecooks1078 3 года назад
look at the rating on your switch, inside the cover, and your tank should match it
@GregDeLozier
@GregDeLozier 3 года назад
I really appreciate this information! Thank you so much!
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 3 года назад
Glad it was helpful!
@Random_Innovation
@Random_Innovation 9 месяцев назад
thank you for clear and concise information.
@sulibuk
@sulibuk 3 года назад
Simple first. If you have one of those inline water filters that is typically housed in a glass cylinder make sure it's not loaded with sediment. This can create pressure issues.
@rontruex4177
@rontruex4177 2 года назад
Thank you.
@sulibuk
@sulibuk 2 года назад
@@rontruex4177 Naturally, I hope it helped
@sotosoto2649
@sotosoto2649 4 года назад
Thank you for this video. We did these steps because when I ran two facets or 2 or more water sources, my pressure would drop. Our well system is set on 40/60. Our tank would read 25psi, without water so we added pressure to 38psi. But once we turn everything back on, it cuts off at 65psi now. We didnt mess with the switch box....for now we just left it as is...it still cuts on the pump at 40psi.... idk if this will be a problem for me in the future?
@llamabahama4654
@llamabahama4654 Год назад
3 years ago so prob no help now but you can adjust the cut off by itself without affecting the cut on. It's the smaller bolt with the spring usually on the right if you have the springs/bolts facing you. that way you can get to a 20psi window like usual. It's a little weird that is a 25 psi window, not sure if that matters but you can adjust.
@terryblais9128
@terryblais9128 Год назад
Thanks for sharing your knowledge very well explained. Happy Trails!
@SHEEITSON
@SHEEITSON 2 месяца назад
First thing someone should check would be sediment filters. Clogged filters will definitely cause low water pressure.
@rw3476
@rw3476 2 месяца назад
Such a great video thanks.
@davidlynch7146
@davidlynch7146 8 месяцев назад
Excellent right to the Point Video
@mitch868
@mitch868 Год назад
Thank you thank you thank you!!
@josephmorningstar3272
@josephmorningstar3272 5 лет назад
thanks...I hope this works
@kennethmelendres7401
@kennethmelendres7401 3 года назад
Great video, was able to use your tips just now. Thanks a lot!
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 3 года назад
Glad it helped!
@skorpyo331
@skorpyo331 Год назад
I knew it. I knew I did something wrong not turning the water off to the house. Exactly the vid I was looking for. After turning the supply off to house I still need to open a faucet to let the air out, no?
@kinglou480971
@kinglou480971 3 года назад
Another GREAT job of explaining. One question: Why does the tank have to be empty to check the pressure?
@wb3161
@wb3161 2 года назад
Because if the tank is filled it will change the air pressure. The more water is has in it will increase the air pressure. So you need to check the pressure of the tank with no water inside pushing against the bladder
@anthonygiachinta3056
@anthonygiachinta3056 3 года назад
Thanks try it on our summer cottage pump runs no water
@garyg.2634
@garyg.2634 3 года назад
Very well described instruction. Very helpful. 👍
@hansstofberg43
@hansstofberg43 Год назад
Very good and clear thanks . From Ireland
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal Год назад
Very cool. Thank you
@TC-bj8pu
@TC-bj8pu 10 дней назад
Very good thank you!
@jrhodes49
@jrhodes49 Год назад
Replaced my filter, still no water
@rafaelcolon2031
@rafaelcolon2031 2 года назад
I would have gave you 10 thumbs up if I could 👍 this video was so helpful...
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 2 года назад
I appreciate that!
@wendellneely891
@wendellneely891 5 лет назад
Very informative.
@sjb8568
@sjb8568 6 лет назад
nice job thanks for sharing! quick and simple
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 6 лет назад
Thank you for the kind comment and for watching my video.
@fmaz1952
@fmaz1952 4 года назад
So... if you set the tank pressure according to the pump cut in pressure, how do you increase the actual water pressure at the fossets? By increasing the pump cut in pressure?? Could you add a link in the description for the second video?
@jonathanmeinert
@jonathanmeinert 4 года назад
F Maz cut in pressure won’t increase your total house pressure at the end faucet all that much. It’s a matter of friction loss. If you run the water out of your boiler drain and get adequate water and pressure but have no pressure at the faucets you should 1: check screens at ends of faucets for build up and sediment plugging. 2: check and filtration systems that could be plugged and blocking flow. If neither of those are a problem then it’s not a matter of pressure but volume transfer. If the system has 1” or 1 1/4” plumbing but enters the house and immediately cuts plumbing size down to 1/2” or has a bunch of elbows and change of direction back to back, it will choke off the water from getting to its final destination. You can have a plumber run 3/4 or 1” trunk plumbing in the basement and stage up to smaller sizes in the top of the house and it will increase volume carried to the end point. Also the Venturi style fixture and screened hoses under sinks are getting cheaper with smaller inlets and you could try to increase their size as well. All of this only applies to a well with adequate production. If you have no pressure due to your well running out of water or a pump problem with broken impellers then You will we’d that problem addressed first.
@sushiitron1
@sushiitron1 5 лет назад
Finally, an informative youtube video that doesn't give you a run-around just gets to the point. 👌
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 5 лет назад
I really appreciate that, thank you
@scooters_scooter
@scooters_scooter 3 года назад
I agree completely
@MohGhanem126
@MohGhanem126 9 месяцев назад
I just installed a pressure tank with the switch and pressure gauge. The pressure tank came filled with air pressure of 60 PSI and I reduced it to 28 psi as I wanna run my pump between 30psi and 50psi. But when I turn the valve on the gauge stops at 20 psi and the pressure tank won’t fill with water. The pump is a submersible one used in a well at 28 m of depth and has 1.5 hp. I wonder if this pump is powerful enough to fill the pressure tank.
@virginiaroberts8000
@virginiaroberts8000 4 года назад
very good information
@bigdaddy4569
@bigdaddy4569 2 года назад
Excellent video , greatly appreciated 👍🏻
@bananahammock85
@bananahammock85 4 года назад
You just saved me descent size bill. Thank you!!
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 4 года назад
Glad I could help!
@Bennett5363
@Bennett5363 4 года назад
Thank you for this.
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 4 года назад
My pleasure!
@johnthetrickster1957
@johnthetrickster1957 4 года назад
Great video. the gauge on my unit keeps coming on and off, At 28 it clicks on and then clicks off at 50. Noticed this morning that it does this constantly. Even when there is no water being used. Can this just be a faulty gauge. Easy fix I hope -------------- john
@2jitters
@2jitters 2 года назад
Can cold temperature effect the pressure I've noticed my pressure has dropped when the temp drops
@gabrielb426
@gabrielb426 Год назад
Thank you for the video. Once my water tank hit zero pressure, it continued to flow a heavy, steady stream. I didn't know if this was normal so I allowed it but after 30 min, I rewatched the video and turned it off. The shut off to the rest of the house is off and there are no other shut offs. Where have I gone wrong? Thanks
@FrederickDunn
@FrederickDunn 3 года назад
Nice Job, thanks! Being a Utility/unfinished space, shouldn't all wiring be in conduit? Just curious.
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 3 года назад
Not really sure why but every well around here is done like that. I am sure there are exceptions but it has been the practice.
@FrederickDunn
@FrederickDunn 3 года назад
@@SilverCymbal Thanks for responding, I was just going by the NEC, though my issue may be out of date.
@dammymustapha3122
@dammymustapha3122 3 месяца назад
This was great, thank you!
@skribble7187
@skribble7187 3 года назад
38 psi equals less water in tank pump runs more unless it's a big tank 60+gallon but most companies factory set the tank at either 32psi or 28 psi so I like to stay in that margin for a smoother running pump
@JamisIcon
@JamisIcon 4 года назад
Hi, I have a problem, when the pump turns on, there's no pressure from the gauge, what I do is close off the valve, the valve is in between the pump and the tank, when I do that everything go backs to normal. Not sure what to do
@timayscott8450
@timayscott8450 6 лет назад
Very nice job thank you this really helped me
@SilverCymbal
@SilverCymbal 6 лет назад
Thank you for the nice comment I really appreciate it. Please like and scubscribe to my channel for more videos on wells, water softeners and home tips.
@rtinmotion
@rtinmotion 2 месяца назад
How often should you do this? Lost pressure. Had well tank replaced at least 5 yrs ago i think.
@danielpullum1907
@danielpullum1907 3 года назад
A well stated explanation....
@ambientnature862
@ambientnature862 29 дней назад
Hi. Thanks for the great video. I have a question. I recently changed my pressure tank and set the pressure to 38. My pressure switch which is new was originally set to 30-50 (and the tank at that time was 28). I decided to adjust the switch to 40-60 and it's close like maybe (39 - 59) to that but when I was adjusting the switch up now when the pump cuts out, the gauge drops down to around 20 and my pressure drops to almost a small stream for a half of second before kicking back on. It never used to drop like that before... Thank you!
@tomspallone1868
@tomspallone1868 4 месяца назад
Great video. Where’d you get that meter and hose connection hookup?
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