Tks 4 this video....I was having problems with my pump kicking on to much.....the pressure was 15lbs under what the switch called 4..... I'm a old vet on a fixed income and your video saved me 200 dollar bill for 10 minutes work.....thank you
Thank you so simple and straight to the point. You have no idea how many I've been looking at that had just way more information and wording than I needed to hear and it just had me confused and doubting everything.
After you do all that what would the pressure read if you were to put your air gauge on it after it’s filled with water? I drained my tank of course I pulled the breaker first I checked the air it said 20 I put 38 in it because I have a 4060 switch turned everything back on all is well. But I checked the air gauge afterwards and it says 50 something. I noticed you did not check your air pressure after it was filled I’m curious as to what it would be if you did
It would read 60 psi. Possible your switch isn't set to cut off at 60? If I recall on mine I had to make some adjustments on the cut-off valve to set it. It came pre-set at one value but supports adjusting it 10 psi up and down.
You’re amazing buddy. Question so I had a new switch put in because it went bad but same before 40 to 60 switch. So shut breaker off and can I turn on faucets to drain it instead? Than I will add 38 psi than turn back on? Also my gage is bad should I shut off water supply also to add a new gage? Please reply thank you
I'm wondering if I have water in a storage tank. Can it feed into my pressure pump with low pressure, or do I need to pump it in with pressure? I need my pressure pump to make it have enough pressure to go the a two story house. So can I by pass the pump ,and just gravity feed my pressure pump from my storage water tank?
What's the pressure of the bladder in the tank when the Gauge is up to 60psi??? Just curious how that works with start pressure 2psi below cut on. Thx for the video
60 psi. The air in the bladder compresses to the point that pressure on either side of the diaphragm is equalized, so when charged all pressures have to be equal. Of course a purist will point out that the water gauge is below the air inlet gauge, so there is a tiny effect of the added column of water above the line pressure gauge and below the air inlet gauge. If the height of the water column is 27.7 inches, that will mean pressure in the lower gauge will read 1 psi more. You can tap on the tank and estimate where the top of the water is, and measure height from there, but it's insignificant. That compression effect is what gives the system capacitance to make quick adjustment to line pressure, so whey your wife is in the shower and you flush a toilet, she doesn't complain. It helps reduce a fast cycling strain on the pump.
my pump comes on and pressures up to normal but the gauge threaded into it immediately starts to slowly drop until it hits the low PSI point and fires up the pump again... checked all around for leaks and everything sounds normal in the well house. No water running so im guessing my pressure tank has blown😳 dont want to get ripped off by the repairman
My gauge stays at 62 at all times. The cover on the switch says 40-60, so I’m guessing it’s the same as yours. I inherited this house after my dad passed and I’m having issues with the water pressure being so high we could power wash the dishes, then the next second it’s so low u can barely shower. I have turned off all the breakers and drained the water and the gauge is still at 62… I guess I need to search a video for that…
Yes. We don’t have a city main supply so this is how it’s done out in the country. Gets pumped from the ground and placed in that blue thank. Then from there, goes through an air induction oxidation filter to clean the water, then goes through a UV light and ultimately into the homes water supply for fresh water.
With those little creatures, I'm guessin you're in Fla. And no southern accent, definitely not Ga, or 'Bama. And thanks for the video. it's a good refresher. ("by the way, you kept callin your pressure gauge a sw. But we get the idea)
what size is your pressure tank mine is 40 gallons and wir pressure is just above 40 , I just had a new pressure switch and pressure gauge put in my house and pressure switch is at 40 even though no water is being run in the house for 3 hours, Well is over 400 ft deep with a 1 hp power pump that is also new
Tks 4 this video....I was having problems with my pump kicking on to much.....the pressure was 15lbs under what the switch called 4..... I'm a old vet on a fixed income and your video saved me 200 dollar bill for 10 minutes work.....thank you
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Thank you so simple and straight to the point. You have no idea how many I've been looking at that had just way more information and wording than I needed to hear and it just had me confused and doubting everything.
That's the point!
After you do all that what would the pressure read if you were to put your air gauge on it after it’s filled with water? I drained my tank of course I pulled the breaker first I checked the air it said 20 I put 38 in it because I have a 4060 switch turned everything back on all is well. But I checked the air gauge afterwards and it says 50 something. I noticed you did not check your air pressure after it was filled I’m curious as to what it would be if you did
I have the same question 🙋♂
It would read 60 psi. Possible your switch isn't set to cut off at 60? If I recall on mine I had to make some adjustments on the cut-off valve to set it. It came pre-set at one value but supports adjusting it 10 psi up and down.
So, tank must be empty to fill air. Is it taboo to fill with air when full of water?
I’m from Canada so the lizards were really cool. Needed to refresh my brain on the pressure tank
Should I leave my water valve open or closed when filling it with air? Also should breaker be off to well pump and bladder or just one?
Did you ever get an answer to this?
No I did not. Unfortunately. Called a few plumbing companies they wouldn't tell me anything, they wanted to do a $250 service call. Ridiculous.
Wouldn't matter. Bleed the water system to zero and shut the valve.
You’re amazing buddy. Question so I had a new switch put in because it went bad but same before 40 to 60 switch. So shut breaker off and can I turn on faucets to drain it instead? Than I will add 38 psi than turn back on? Also my gage is bad should I shut off water supply also to add a new gage? Please reply thank you
How long did your tank last. Mine lasted a little over 2 years and rusted out
what will happen if your pressure tank is below the 2psi from starting pressure of pressure switch?
Having a lower pre charge pressure will lower your effective pressure
So I can use a car tire pump to add air to my tank? Ty.
Yes you can
I'm wondering if I have water in a storage tank. Can it feed into my pressure pump with low pressure, or do I need to pump it in with pressure?
I need my pressure pump to make it have enough pressure to go the a two story house. So can I by pass the pump ,and just gravity feed my pressure pump from my storage water tank?
one could assume that if they are shipping tanks out with 25psi that a 30-50 switch is fine??
What's the pressure of the bladder in the tank when the Gauge is up to 60psi??? Just curious how that works with start pressure 2psi below cut on. Thx for the video
Good question. I’m not certain. I’d imagine the bladder remains at 38psi regardless but I could be mistaken. Perhaps someone can provide some insight.
60 psi. The air in the bladder compresses to the point that pressure on either side of the diaphragm is equalized, so when charged all pressures have to be equal. Of course a purist will point out that the water gauge is below the air inlet gauge, so there is a tiny effect of the added column of water above the line pressure gauge and below the air inlet gauge. If the height of the water column is 27.7 inches, that will mean pressure in the lower gauge will read 1 psi more. You can tap on the tank and estimate where the top of the water is, and measure height from there, but it's insignificant. That compression effect is what gives the system capacitance to make quick adjustment to line pressure, so whey your wife is in the shower and you flush a toilet, she doesn't complain. It helps reduce a fast cycling strain on the pump.
my pump comes on and pressures up to normal but the gauge threaded into it immediately starts to slowly drop until it hits the low PSI point and fires up the pump again... checked all around for leaks and everything sounds normal in the well house. No water running so im guessing my pressure tank has blown😳
dont want to get ripped off by the repairman
My gauge stays at 62 at all times. The cover on the switch says 40-60, so I’m guessing it’s the same as yours. I inherited this house after my dad passed and I’m having issues with the water pressure being so high we could power wash the dishes, then the next second it’s so low u can barely shower.
I have turned off all the breakers and drained the water and the gauge is still at 62… I guess I need to search a video for that…
So are you saying you have well water & this tank bring the water to the house?..
This tank keeps the constant pressure to the hkuse
@@Archifx So, no well?.. I'm asking b/c I need to know for the future...Thanks
Yep. All good. That’s what I’m here for 👍
@@Archifx Ok...So this is what you do to eliminate the water bill & still get water to the house like the city?..Thanks
Yes. We don’t have a city main supply so this is how it’s done out in the country. Gets pumped from the ground and placed in that blue thank. Then from there, goes through an air induction oxidation filter to clean the water, then goes through a UV light and ultimately into the homes water supply for fresh water.
With those little creatures, I'm guessin you're in Fla. And no southern accent, definitely not Ga, or 'Bama. And thanks for the video. it's a good refresher. ("by the way, you kept callin your pressure gauge a sw. But we get the idea)
Great video!
Great explanation
Great Info!! Going to check my pressure in my tank and flush it out.
Nice. Thanks!
what size is your pressure tank mine is 40 gallons and wir pressure is just above 40 , I just had a new pressure switch and pressure gauge put in my house and pressure switch is at 40 even though no water is being run in the house for 3 hours, Well is over 400 ft deep with a 1 hp power pump that is also new
Great. Now I know,.
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