JB Marker said it best: "Very well done. Good quality shots and great clear explanation. All Utube vids should be this well done." I totally agree, out of all the videos I searched through, this one explained CLEARLY how this particular system functions...
Excellent video! After hours of tinkering and Googling, your video explained in 5 minutes what I needed to know and it worked! No unnecessary babble, just very clearly "how to" with easy to follow explanations and video. Thanks so much!!
Fella you just save our back sides ! 21 year old system would not get past 45 psi.(starting failing yesterday), watched your vid cleaned the pressure switch, and copper line. back in business SO FAR SO GOOD! THANKS!!
I would like to personally thank you for this video. It is 1 A.M. in Ecuador and thanks to your video we finally fixed the problem. Thank you from Ecuador.
Sir , This is the most informative video on water pump switches. I am from Treinidad and Tobago. Excellent explanation . Not all people should be making videos on how to do things.
Finally a video that's to the point no extra blah blah blah to sit thru that only tends to confuse things. BTW I'm a 64yr.old widow of a wonder man who had a remodeling company. He was such a talented worker but not a great teacher. :)
Thank you, much appreciated. Glad to help. I've heard of wonder women but never a wonder man. Other than: "I wonder what that man is doing". Usually us guys are just OK at best... : )
I want to take a moment to thank you, FOR this video...💯. It was the ONE that HELPED me FIGURE out how to adjust my springs properly, AND LIKE A BOSS..👍😎.
This is exactly what I needed to see so that I could adjust the pressure range on a house that I purchased on a well system. Thank you for the professional explanation of this switch.
By far the best explanation how this switch works. For most of us when we buy a house there are tons of things we need to find out how it works. The well pump is one such mystery. Many thanks for making this video. This is what TH-cam is all about!
Thanks so very much for the video!! -8 degrees this morning in Maine No water, saw your video bought new switch and only needed to be adjusted. Your awesome thanks again 😀 😊 ☺ 😄
Our well supplies 3 summer cottages. On our new square d pressure switch the shorter cut off adjustment spring can be moved up and down and is not under any tension. The 40/60 switch cycles at 34/55. The empty tank pressure is 32. We have a 5 year old large ($350) tank. Under heavy use the pump fails to come on even when the pressure goes to 0. If you open a faucet you can hear water draining back to the well pump and when it stops draining back you can turn the power back on and the well works normally until it happens again. It always happens when each cottage is using a lot of water. Thanks!
Congratulations on a first class video. I have seen a lot of videos on TH-cam offering tutorials on a wide variety of subjects that interest me. This is by far the very best. ¡Thank you very much!
Thanks for the information. Your explanation of the process is about as perfect as it gets. I was able to calibrate my new switch in about the same amount of time it took to watch the video.
Excellent video. I've recently changed my pressure switch on my well tank, and now I understand how to adjust it properly. Thanks for sharing this info...
Hi. This is fantastic. Can you do one with a low pressure cut off too? I’m having some issues with the low pressure cutting off when I adjust this. They had said the cut off was just a few pounds below my cut in. That does not give much leeway.
Thank you very much for your demonstration, it was very useful. I appreciate your effort to assist and educate those of us who do not know theses things. I am a new comer and have a small holding in South Africa and is new in the field. Thank you once again
I lost my water this weekend and have been pulling my hair out trying to figure out what's going on. This has been one of the best explanatory videos. Thank you so much.
Great Video "Reclaim Filters & Systems Inc"! I have an "ok" working knowledge in regards to pressure switches, but I have always stayed away from adjusting the pressure/range/etc., due to my lack of knowledge, and opted to replace the switch when too old, or other wear and tear. After watching your video, and your excellent video work (frame in frame), I have a very clear understanding of its operation. Also gold nuggets were helpful like the Craftsman nutdreivers with hollow frame when working with nuts with extra long screws, are so helpful. In any case, great work, and thank you for the video!
Very informative. I love this video. Mines need adjusting because the water keeps spouting out ever so often from the pipes. The water runs smoothly and then it starts spouting. Could that mean the pump needs adjusting?????
Great video, very useful. My switch is a square D but only has a range adjustment.. I do not have a cut off adjustment. I've never had any issue until recently the pump doesn't kick in until 15psi, and shuts off at 70psi.. would this be a sign that I should just replace the switch?
Thanks, I just bought one from China for $9 bucks, but it had nothing for instructions. I want to understand the cut-off only nut, really, but this video pretty much explains its operation proper. I am using it for a water pressure booster pump after its original pressure control switch started leaking where the PVC sections were fused together. I like this one since it's not electric and any savings is worth it since the pump is 7 amps or up and you will notice a rise in your electric bill with average use.
Of all the videos I have seen about pressure switches this is by far the very best. It explains very well the method and the reasoning in terms even a moron could understand. This is also a short video....GREAT JOB
Great video! I have an old pressure tank with no bladder. Should it still be pressurized to 2 psi below cut in? I was a little worried about over-pressurizing it and only put in 20 psi. The pump and tank are like 60 years old. I should probably replace it.
Appreciate the video. Can you elaborate on the relationship between those screw settings, the pressure in the tank, the reading on the inline pressure gauge and the force of water coming from the tap? We have a 30/50, installed 10 yrs ago (new house). The past couple months we see markedly less water pressure at times. The wife especially notices it while she tries to wash her hair. Pressure in the tank is 54 psi. Gauge shows 34 psi. I did turn the first nut 3 times and turned the second once. Flushed the toilet, water flowed, the D-Square clicked but the line gauge did not move from 34 psi. Tap pressure is no change after letting it run for 1 minute upstairs. Any thoughts on that? I considered removing the DSquare from the line to see if it might be plugged but there's no shutoff valve prior to it. Assuming the only way to do that is turn off power to the pump, and still have to deal with water coming out from in the line , if I took it off.
Very good and informative video on how these work. I have a 30-50, can I adjust it to be a 40-60? Would I have to adjust the pressure in the air bladder in my expansion tank?
Great video other guys have no clue what they are talking about quick question what actually create pressure I know the pump creates volume but doesn't the accumulator with the diaphragm creat the pressure I have a system that will run but once I shut a valve it doesn't seem to cut out, I can't tell the pressure the gauge is crap but after a while not long it will blow a capacitor ? Maybe a bad relay ???? Already changed our the 40/60 switch and checked power
Its amazing how you can transmit all of your knowledge about Hydronewmatic systems. I really appreciate your video and the time you took to made such. It is easy to understand, to follow and to learn. Thank you once again.
Great video as I have exactly the same set up. Mine has been adjusted by someone else so I don't know what the range or the cut off is set to (pressure). How do I check what the pressure is? Thanks
Nice and straightforward with good quality. I've identified my bladder is bad, so my pump is working overtime. When the pump kicks on, the pressure maxes out the gauge. Could this be a sign that the switch may also be bad? Or is this a bad bladder symptom? I've replaced the gauge and cleaned up the contacts for good measure. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Dan, this is Russ with Reclaim. Depending on the age and condition/quality of the bladder in the tank, you may be able to simply refill it with air. With zero pressure on the system, fill to cut in pressure less 2 psi. If cut in is 30, fill bladder to 28 psi.
@nckeller Thanks for the reply. I replaced the bladder tank and pressure switch. The inlet to the pressure switch was 100% plugged, which I guess would explain the high pressure readings. Overall a pretty easy job after.
Great video, when I'm adjusting the range or the cut-off nut, Am I doing this with the power on to the pump or am I turning the power to the pump off every time I make an adjustment ?? In other words can I make adjustments with power on without getting zapped ??
Thank you for an excellent video that concisely and simply showed me how to adjust each of these two screws and what is the effect of each one. I did not see what did you do to remove the control head to check for debris.
I had a pressure box installed and the pump keeps starting every few seconds. The max is adjusted to 30lbs. Should I adjust the bigger screw counter clockwise or what would you suggest? This problem is driving me up the wall. I hope you may have a idea of how to fix the problem.
thanks... I already had a general idea but this is very clearly explained and the visuals really are nice and help some of those who might not understand.
Hi Sageau, this was just for demo. Normally the pressure switch stays closed for a few moments after the demand for water stops while the ballast tank is filling. A common problem for a fast cycling pressure switch is a bad ballast pressure tank. That will wear out your contacts (sparking) and it will prematurely wear out your pump and use more electricity because of the start stop start... of the pump. The cold does change the spring tension and will result in a change in set pressures.
I'm looking to narrow the gap between cut on/off pressures. To do this I should tighten the large nut and loosen the small one correct? My end goal is to keep the overall system pressure a bit higher. I assume short cycling could be an issue but my pump already runs pretty much the entire time any tap is open once it reaches the cut on pressure. I'm hoping to achieve pretty much what a cycle stop valve does. (Not the cycling stop, just a more constant pressure.) Is this correct and is there any drawback to it?
All I needed to learn to set up the pump operating range. My exact pressure switch. Now if only I could have had someone replace the pump and piping this easily.
If this has been helpful I am glad. Thank you. To answer some questions: This is similar to even the inexpensive pressure switches found in many small air compressors but the range and the cut off only adjustments are usually screws instead of loc-nuts. In the common Harbor Freight air compressors the range screw is usually a cad plated metal screw recessed into the plastic and the cut off only is a plastic screw knob that is raised. If there is only one adjustment, it is usually the cut off only with the range being preset and non adjustable. In most all cases the instructions are printed in mice type under the lid of the switch.
This video was helpful, but I have a question. What's the max differential I can adjust these switches to? 20psi seems pretty low differential, for my application a differential of 30-40psi would be better. Ideally I would like to have about 40/80 on/off, is this possible? I only need low pressure (10-30lbs) for an airbrush, but don't really want my pump to cycle too much. Is this feasible?
I want to eliminate my water pressure tank, and go to an on-demand water pump system. I am using a SquareD 9013, set at 65/45. With the pressure tank disconnected, in this on-demand setup, the water pump will cycle 45 to 65. Is there a way to adjust the Square D switch to eliminate the range?---My many attempts at adjustment fail to stop the cycling. If not, will you please recommend a specific switch/sensor that will give me an on-demand setup that operates at 65 psi? Thank you very much.
Thank you, I have been going nuts trying to figure out why our pressurizer wasn't working and it's definitely a bad switch (from the behavior I saw on this video). Off to the home supply store...
Thank you so much for this information our pump has been cycling a lot recently and I will adjust it like you showed us. I will make sure the power is off when I do this especially since it is 240 volts!!
Great video, thank you for this. I have a jet pump that feeds directly to my garden hose. I'm having a lot of trouble with the pressure switch cycling the pump to the point the thermal contacts open in the motor due to how much it cycles. Am I supposed to have a tank on the outlet of the pump? When I bought my house the previous owners had the pump directly to a garden hose. But it always cycles itself until the thermal contacts open with just a hose connected.
If your running water continually you do not need a pressure switch. Run the pump on while the water is flowing and off when the water is off. If you use a water hose with a trigger sprayer you will need to add a ballast pressure tank along with a pressure switch or you will burn your pump out. There are some smaller multi-stage pumps like Grundfos with a built in tank and pressure switch that works well in this application. I believe the model number is a MQ3-35.
@@reclaimfilterssystemsinc7529 another thing I noticed playing around with it some more today is that once I hit cut off and the pump turns off, the pressure drops down to almost zero instantaneously. Do I have a leak somewhere on the inlet side or pump face potentially? Thanks for your reply, I am going to look into a ballast tank because I would like to have a trigger style sprayer on the hose.
I live in a new built, small house. Its been two months and now every time the toilet is flushed the pump switch shuts off and the lever (on the switch) needs to be manually held on until the toilet fills. Water works infrequently sometimes it will be fine for a while. Is an adjustment needed? Is the crappy well water already clogging the switch? Is my 115 volt well pump underpowered for the house? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the great video! It is very helpful. We have made the adjustments we needed but pump still not workng great. My question is about cleaning the screen out as you allude to in the video. Not sure the procedure for pulling off the pressure switch or if I will loose the prime. Once the pressure switch is off, can the screen be removed to be cleaned or is it just washed off? Thanks for the info
Becky Knutson remove power and pressure, remove cover, mark wire locations and remove wires. remove switch and clean out orifice as best you can. If the switch is corroded dirty or worn it's cheap & easy to replace.
Well/sprinkler system - Center adjustment is 64-65 and every so often, system off, I hear the switch cut off. I look at the gauge and it is slowly bleeding off and then switch will cut on and pressure comes slowly back. I assume the pump has to come on for a brief moment? This did not happen until I tried to get more pressure on the system due to pump coming on and off on one area when system was running and I did not want to ruin pump. That has quit when in system mode.I think I have the two switches out of sync? Suggestions?
Just replaced the 30-50 pressure switch. It pressures the system to 50psi for cutoff but does not cutin on until gage reads about 5 psi instead of 30 psi. Any thoughts on the fix?
Excellent video and very helpful. Great job. I have the same pressure switch as yours and I'm guessing it's around 7 years old. My pump won't kick in ,when it should at 30 psi but still kicks out at 50 psi. I understand that there is no kick in adjustment, so I'll first check the contacts and maybe check if there is debris stuck in the screen of the switch. Wish me luck and thanks.........From Mission, B.C. Canada
Good Luck, some have a switch lever off located on the side that will prevent kick-in as well. It's a kind of off switch for the pump that keeps the contacts open. Lever down for normal operation, lever up for off.
Hi thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Question. Can you run a 30/50 at home here to a 40-60 without any issues. Feel like i need more preasure upstairs. Thanks in advance
You can go up to probably 37/57 without fully depressing the springs but that is not optimal, better off getting a proper 40/60 switch. Square D and Merrill both make good pressure switches that are less than $30.00 U.S.
@@reclaimfilterssystemsinc7529 Thats what i have it set now. After watching your video. I will look into getting. 40-60. Thanks very much for your help and getting back to me
Now i know that there are different range of pressure swicth, thanks for your explanation. I have bought a new square D pressure swith for my 2hp gould water pump before it has a setting 30 cut in 50 cut out i adjust the cut in and cut out its indicated in pressure gauge is 60psi cut in and 22 cut out. is it okey?
You can adjust the range up or down with the center nut. A 30/50 cuts IN meaning the contacts close and the pump starts when the pressure drops below 30, cut out or cut OFF is when the pressure is satisfied and the contacts open removing power to the pump. They make many different types of pressure switches so make sure yours is a well pump pressure switch. The two most common ones are the 30/50, and 40/60.
Have a shallow well pressure tank. 0.5 hp/ 24 liter. A know-it-all neighbor tried to adjust the on and cut off. Now it is so messed up it won't even start. It has power but just hums. It all started when I replaced the busted bladder. Any suggestion? I would so much appreciate if you could help me. My thanks in advance.
My air compressor doesn't want to start for a while and i was wondering whether is because the switch is not adjusted or is faulty ? how do I find out ? The compressor has about 20hrs of work . Thanks a lot for your video
another thank you for great explanation. Do you think by installing a 40-60 pressure switch in my house will present any special issues as I had a 30-50 before and am installing the Square D brand. Does each pressure switch range take the same stem as the one currently on water line manifold? I believe it is a 1/4" size copper pipe threaded at both ends.
Greg Brophey We did that at home with no issues. The pump took a little longer to reach the 60 psi cut-off but there were no appliance issues. I noticed slightly better pressure in the shower and the toilets filled a little faster. One benefit in our situation was the pump would not cycle as much during usage. It ran continually during use instead of the on/off/on/off. I thought it would use more power because it ran longer but because of the reduced cycling I think we actually saved electricity.
All you need is one at the ballast tank near the pressure switch. Most plumbing supplies have a special tee that threads into the ballast tank and has threaded holes for the pr. switch, a gauge and a press. relief valve.
JB Marker said it best: "Very well done. Good quality shots and great clear explanation. All Utube vids should be this well done."
I totally agree, out of all the videos I searched through, this one explained CLEARLY how this particular system functions...
This was an excellent video! no BS, no unnecessary dialog, just the facts, theory and procedure shown clearly. Great job. Thank you.
Excellent video! After hours of tinkering and Googling, your video explained in 5 minutes what I needed to know and it worked! No unnecessary babble, just very clearly "how to" with easy to follow explanations and video. Thanks so much!!
Finally, a visual explanation on how the psi threshold moves with adjustment Thanks!
Fella you just save our back sides ! 21 year old system would not get past 45 psi.(starting failing yesterday), watched your vid cleaned the pressure switch, and copper line. back in business SO FAR SO GOOD! THANKS!!
your video sir has set the standards for this issue..short and direct to the subject which we handymans need. no crap talk..just pure business..👍👍👍
Thank you. I replaced my pressure switch today after four days without water. I used your advice to set the pressure. All is good now.
I would like to personally thank you for this video. It is 1 A.M. in Ecuador and thanks to your video we finally fixed the problem. Thank you from Ecuador.
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Thanks, as a single woman trying to fix the pressure problem, this was most helpful!
Probably the best video of adjusting a pressure switch. THANKS!
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This is the most informative video on water pump switches. I am from Treinidad and Tobago. Excellent explanation . Not all people should be making videos on how to do things.
Finally a video that's to the point no extra blah blah blah to sit thru that only tends to confuse things. BTW I'm a 64yr.old widow of a wonder man who had a remodeling company. He was such a talented worker but not a great teacher. :)
Thank you, much appreciated. Glad to help. I've heard of wonder women but never a wonder man. Other than: "I wonder what that man is doing". Usually us guys are just OK at best... : )
I want to take a moment to thank you, FOR this video...💯. It was the ONE that HELPED me FIGURE out how to adjust my springs properly, AND LIKE A BOSS..👍😎.
This is the best video explanation on the net for this issue. It's a simple mechanism, but difficult to grasp. This video makes it so simple! Thanks!!
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This is exactly what I needed to see so that I could adjust the pressure range on a house that I purchased on a well system. Thank you for the professional explanation of this switch.
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By far the best explanation on how a pressure switch works. Thanks for sharing.
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By far the best explanation how this switch works. For most of us when we buy a house there are tons of things we need to find out how it works. The well pump is one such mystery. Many thanks for making this video. This is what TH-cam is all about!
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Thanks so very much for the video!! -8 degrees this morning in Maine
No water, saw your video bought new switch and only needed to be adjusted. Your awesome thanks again 😀 😊 ☺ 😄
Hi Joseph, glad to help.
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Our well supplies 3 summer cottages. On our new square d pressure switch the shorter cut off adjustment spring can be moved up and down and is not under any tension. The 40/60 switch cycles at 34/55. The empty tank pressure is 32. We have a 5 year old large ($350) tank. Under heavy use the pump fails to come on even when the pressure goes to 0. If you open a faucet you can hear water draining back to the well pump and when it stops draining back you can turn the power back on and the well works normally until it happens again. It always happens when each cottage is using a lot of water. Thanks!
Great explanation and illustration of important pressure switch adjustments that no switch manufacturer explains at all ! Thanks !
Congratulations on a first class video. I have seen a lot of videos on TH-cam offering tutorials on a wide variety of subjects that interest me. This is by far the very best. ¡Thank you very much!
Thanks for the information. Your explanation of the process is about as perfect as it gets. I was able to calibrate my new switch in about the same amount of time it took to watch the video.
Excellent video. I've recently changed my pressure switch on my well tank, and now I understand how to adjust it properly. Thanks for sharing this info...
Lifesaver buddy, thank you! Been dealing with poor water pressure at this house since I moved here,much better now!
Thanks. This fixed the problem without replacing it. It's great to have videos that don't go on and on.
Best video I've found on how to adjust a pressure switch. Thanks.
Hi. This is fantastic. Can you do one with a low pressure cut off too? I’m having some issues with the low pressure cutting off when I adjust this. They had said the cut off was just a few pounds below my cut in. That does not give much leeway.
Thank you very much for your demonstration, it was very useful. I appreciate your effort to assist and educate those of us who do not know theses things. I am a new comer and have a small holding in South Africa and is new in the field. Thank you once again
Great video and easy to understand. Nice to be able to get a refresher when you haven’t worked on one for quite a while.
You have done an excellent job of keeping a simple subject simple. Thank you very much.
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The pressure graphic is very helpful. I think most might assume there are high and low setpoints (not the case). Thanks.
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This was excellent. The psi graphic on the left made all the difference. Thanks.
I lost my water this weekend and have been pulling my hair out trying to figure out what's going on. This has been one of the best explanatory videos. Thank you so much.
Nice tutorial. Graphics in the left margin were a nice touch! Thanks, RF&S!
Great Video "Reclaim Filters & Systems Inc"! I have an "ok" working knowledge in regards to pressure switches, but I have always stayed away from adjusting the pressure/range/etc., due to my lack of knowledge, and opted to replace the switch when too old, or other wear and tear. After watching your video, and your excellent video work (frame in frame), I have a very clear understanding of its operation. Also gold nuggets were helpful like the Craftsman nutdreivers with hollow frame when working with nuts with extra long screws, are so helpful. In any case, great work, and thank you for the video!
I am so thankful you made this. Clear and concise. Fixed my switch in 2 mins thanks to you.
Very informative. I love this video. Mines need adjusting because the water keeps spouting out ever so often from the pipes. The water runs smoothly and then it starts spouting. Could that mean the pump needs adjusting?????
Excellent explanation. Very good camera shot and the speech is really clear and understandable. Thanks!
EXCELLENT VIDEO ON ADJUSTMENT OF A SQUARE D PRESSURE CONTROL SWITCH.
Very well done. Good quality shots and great clear explanation. All Utube vids should be this well done.
Thank you for the video. If I installed 30-50 switch, is is possible to lower the pressure and make it 25-45.
Thanks alot! This pump is a surface pump in my basement but that is kind of what I was leaning toward as well! Thanks again!!
Great video, very useful. My switch is a square D but only has a range adjustment.. I do not have a cut off adjustment. I've never had any issue until recently the pump doesn't kick in until 15psi, and shuts off at 70psi.. would this be a sign that I should just replace the switch?
I just solved my pump problem , it's so easy after watching this video thanks alot
Brilliant. The BEST explanation I've ever seen!
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Thanks, I just bought one from China for $9 bucks, but it had nothing for instructions. I want to understand the cut-off only nut, really, but this video pretty much explains its operation proper. I am using it for a water pressure booster pump after its original pressure control switch started leaking where the PVC sections were fused together. I like this one since it's not electric and any savings is worth it since the pump is 7 amps or up and you will notice a rise in your electric bill with average use.
My pump won't turn back on till the tank is empty. Any suggestions?
Of all the videos I have seen about pressure switches this is by far the very best. It explains very well the method and the reasoning in terms even a moron could understand. This is also a short video....GREAT JOB
Certainly, this is the very best. Excellent presentation !
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I was in error saying it was 10-5psi, it is 10psi off 5psi on....so it is not reverse, right? so I may be able to swap springs?
Great video! I have an old pressure tank with no bladder. Should it still be pressurized to 2 psi below cut in? I was a little worried about over-pressurizing it and only put in 20 psi. The pump and tank are like 60 years old. I should probably replace it.
Appreciate the video. Can you elaborate on the relationship between those screw settings, the pressure in the tank, the reading on the inline pressure gauge and the force of water coming from the tap? We have a 30/50, installed 10 yrs ago (new house). The past couple months we see markedly less water pressure at times. The wife especially notices it while she tries to wash her hair. Pressure in the tank is 54 psi. Gauge shows 34 psi. I did turn the first nut 3 times and turned the second once. Flushed the toilet, water flowed, the D-Square clicked but the line gauge did not move from 34 psi. Tap pressure is no change after letting it run for 1 minute upstairs. Any thoughts on that? I considered removing the DSquare from the line to see if it might be plugged but there's no shutoff valve prior to it. Assuming the only way to do that is turn off power to the pump, and still have to deal with water coming out from in the line , if I took it off.
Excellent video and showed clearly what it took me ages to understand before, from reading the online manuals.
Very good and informative video on how these work. I have a 30-50, can I adjust it to be a 40-60? Would I have to adjust the pressure in the air bladder in my expansion tank?
Excellent video. Very well done and clear. Much better than the manufacturers video on same topic. Thanks for posting.
Great video other guys have no clue what they are talking about quick question what actually create pressure I know the pump creates volume but doesn't the accumulator with the diaphragm creat the pressure I have a system that will run but once I shut a valve it doesn't seem to cut out, I can't tell the pressure the gauge is crap but after a while not long it will blow a capacitor ? Maybe a bad relay ???? Already changed our the 40/60 switch and checked power
Its a 7 year old video but still the best explanation I've seen. Thanks! 😊
Its amazing how you can transmit all of your knowledge about Hydronewmatic systems. I really appreciate your video and the time you took to made such. It is easy to understand, to follow and to learn. Thank you once again.
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Great video as I have exactly the same set up. Mine has been adjusted by someone else so I don't know what the range or the cut off is set to (pressure). How do I check what the pressure is? Thanks
Nice and straightforward with good quality. I've identified my bladder is bad, so my pump is working overtime. When the pump kicks on, the pressure maxes out the gauge. Could this be a sign that the switch may also be bad? Or is this a bad bladder symptom? I've replaced the gauge and cleaned up the contacts for good measure.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Dan, this is Russ with Reclaim. Depending on the age and condition/quality of the bladder in the tank, you may be able to simply refill it with air. With zero pressure on the system, fill to cut in pressure less 2 psi. If cut in is 30, fill bladder to 28 psi.
@nckeller Thanks for the reply. I replaced the bladder tank and pressure switch. The inlet to the pressure switch was 100% plugged, which I guess would explain the high pressure readings. Overall a pretty easy job after.
great video, succinct, clear, covers all the bases of pressure switch adjustment
Great video, when I'm adjusting the range or the cut-off nut, Am I doing this with the power on to the pump or am I turning the power to the pump off every time I make an adjustment ?? In other words can I make adjustments with power on without getting zapped ??
Thank you for an excellent video that concisely and simply showed me how to adjust each of these two screws and what is the effect of each one.
I did not see what did you do to remove the control head to check for debris.
I had a pressure box installed and the pump keeps starting every few seconds. The max is adjusted to 30lbs. Should I adjust the bigger screw counter clockwise or what would you suggest? This problem is driving me up the wall. I hope you may have a idea of how to fix the problem.
thanks... I already had a general idea but this is very clearly explained and the visuals really are nice and help some of those who might not understand.
Hi Sageau, this was just for demo. Normally the pressure switch stays closed for a few moments after the demand for water stops while the ballast tank is filling. A common problem for a fast cycling pressure switch is a bad ballast pressure tank. That will wear out your contacts (sparking) and it will prematurely wear out your pump and use more electricity because of the start stop start... of the pump. The cold does change the spring tension and will result in a change in set pressures.
I'm looking to narrow the gap between cut on/off pressures. To do this I should tighten the large nut and loosen the small one correct? My end goal is to keep the overall system pressure a bit higher. I assume short cycling could be an issue but my pump already runs pretty much the entire time any tap is open once it reaches the cut on pressure. I'm hoping to achieve pretty much what a cycle stop valve does. (Not the cycling stop, just a more constant pressure.) Is this correct and is there any drawback to it?
All I needed to learn to set up the pump operating range. My exact pressure switch. Now if only I could have had someone replace the pump and piping this easily.
If this has been helpful I am glad. Thank you. To answer some questions: This is similar to even the inexpensive pressure switches found in many small air compressors but the range and the cut off only adjustments are usually screws instead of loc-nuts. In the common Harbor Freight air compressors the range screw is usually a cad plated metal screw recessed into the plastic and the cut off only is a plastic screw knob that is raised. If there is only one adjustment, it is usually the cut off only with the range being preset and non adjustable. In most all cases the instructions are printed in mice type under the lid of the switch.
Well done. Explanations are crystal clean et visual.
This video was helpful, but I have a question. What's the max differential I can adjust these switches to? 20psi seems pretty low differential, for my application a differential of 30-40psi would be better. Ideally I would like to have about 40/80 on/off, is this possible? I only need low pressure (10-30lbs) for an airbrush, but don't really want my pump to cycle too much. Is this feasible?
Have you any video about pressure diff. adjustments but with Cut IN and Cut OUT adjustments ?
I want to eliminate my water pressure tank, and go to an on-demand water pump system. I am using a SquareD 9013, set at 65/45.
With the pressure tank disconnected, in this on-demand setup, the water pump will cycle 45 to 65.
Is there a way to adjust the Square D switch to eliminate the range?---My many attempts at adjustment fail to stop the cycling.
If not, will you please recommend a specific switch/sensor that will give me an on-demand setup that operates at 65 psi?
Thank you very much.
Great easy to understand and clear explanation, got the where flowing again thanks
Thank you, I have been going nuts trying to figure out why our pressurizer wasn't working and it's definitely a bad switch (from the behavior I saw on this video). Off to the home supply store...
You are correct, it is a reverse acting switch closes on 10psi, opens on 5psi designed to protect the pump..
Thank you so much for this information our pump has been cycling a lot recently and I will adjust it like you showed us. I will make sure the power is off when I do this especially since it is 240 volts!!
Great video, thank you for this. I have a jet pump that feeds directly to my garden hose. I'm having a lot of trouble with the pressure switch cycling the pump to the point the thermal contacts open in the motor due to how much it cycles. Am I supposed to have a tank on the outlet of the pump? When I bought my house the previous owners had the pump directly to a garden hose. But it always cycles itself until the thermal contacts open with just a hose connected.
If your running water continually you do not need a pressure switch. Run the pump on while the water is flowing and off when the water is off. If you use a water hose with a trigger sprayer you will need to add a ballast pressure tank along with a pressure switch or you will burn your pump out. There are some smaller multi-stage pumps like Grundfos with a built in tank and pressure switch that works well in this application. I believe the model number is a MQ3-35.
@@reclaimfilterssystemsinc7529 another thing I noticed playing around with it some more today is that once I hit cut off and the pump turns off, the pressure drops down to almost zero instantaneously. Do I have a leak somewhere on the inlet side or pump face potentially?
Thanks for your reply, I am going to look into a ballast tank because I would like to have a trigger style sprayer on the hose.
I live in a new built, small house. Its been two months and now every time the toilet is flushed the pump switch shuts off and the lever (on the switch) needs to be manually held on until the toilet fills. Water works infrequently sometimes it will be fine for a while. Is an adjustment needed? Is the crappy well water already clogging the switch? Is my 115 volt well pump underpowered for the house? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Excellent . Clear, concise and to the point. Didn't waste my time. Would be nice if others would do the same.
Thanks for the great video! It is very helpful. We have made the adjustments we needed but pump still not workng great. My question is about cleaning the screen out as you allude to in the video. Not sure the procedure for pulling off the pressure switch or if I will loose the prime. Once the pressure switch is off, can the screen be removed to be cleaned or is it just washed off? Thanks for the info
Becky Knutson
remove power and pressure, remove cover, mark wire locations and remove wires. remove switch and clean out orifice as best you can. If the switch is corroded dirty or worn it's cheap & easy to replace.
OK, so somtimes the pump won't shut off when you turn the water off. Do I adjust the cut off nut or the psi range nut? Thanks.
Well/sprinkler system - Center adjustment is 64-65 and every so often, system off, I hear the switch cut off. I look at the gauge and it is slowly bleeding off and then switch will cut on and pressure comes slowly back. I assume the pump has to come on for a brief moment? This did not happen until I tried to get more pressure on the system due to pump coming on and off on one area when system was running and I did not want to ruin pump. That has quit when in system mode.I think I have the two switches out of sync? Suggestions?
Just replaced the 30-50 pressure switch. It pressures the system to 50psi for cutoff but does not cutin on until gage reads about 5 psi instead of 30 psi. Any thoughts on the fix?
Excellent video and very helpful. Great job. I have the same pressure switch as yours and I'm guessing it's around 7 years old. My pump won't kick in ,when it should at 30 psi but still kicks out at 50 psi. I understand that there is no kick in adjustment, so I'll first check the contacts and maybe check if there is debris stuck in the screen of the switch. Wish me luck and thanks.........From Mission, B.C. Canada
Good Luck, some have a switch lever off located on the side that will prevent kick-in as well. It's a kind of off switch for the pump that keeps the contacts open. Lever down for normal operation, lever up for off.
Best explanation yet… good job
Dude, thank you. This video made adjustment easy to do and understand the how and why.
It is possible toclean the orphos without removing the pressure?or need to switch off the breaker first
Hi thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Question. Can you run a 30/50 at home here to a 40-60 without any issues. Feel like i need more preasure upstairs. Thanks in advance
You can go up to probably 37/57 without fully depressing the springs but that is not optimal, better off getting a proper 40/60 switch. Square D and Merrill both make good pressure switches that are less than $30.00 U.S.
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Thats what i have it set now. After watching your video. I will look into getting. 40-60. Thanks very much for your help and getting back to me
Thank you so much. This helped me immensely. Every second was helpful and non-annoying, which is a rarity on here. A+++ Following!!
Now i know that there are different range of pressure swicth, thanks for your explanation. I have bought a new square D pressure swith for my 2hp gould water pump before it has a setting 30 cut in 50 cut out i adjust the cut in and cut out its indicated in pressure gauge is 60psi cut in and 22 cut out. is it okey?
You can adjust the range up or down with the center nut. A 30/50 cuts IN meaning the contacts close and the pump starts when the pressure drops below 30, cut out or cut OFF is when the pressure is satisfied and the contacts open removing power to the pump. They make many different types of pressure switches so make sure yours is a well pump pressure switch. The two most common ones are the 30/50, and 40/60.
Well explained I always wonder how to correctly adjust the points. Never knew exactly which one is which instructions were always gone...
Thank you. Is the contact two single Pole contacts
Have a shallow well pressure tank. 0.5 hp/ 24 liter. A know-it-all neighbor tried to adjust the on and cut off. Now it is so messed up it won't even start. It has power but just hums. It all started when I replaced the busted bladder. Any suggestion? I would so much appreciate if you could help me. My thanks in advance.
Excellent video! By far the clearest and best explanation I've seen.
My air compressor doesn't want to start for a while and i was wondering whether is because the switch is not adjusted or is faulty ? how do I find out ? The compressor has about 20hrs of work . Thanks a lot for your video
what will happen if we remove the outside spring(smaller one) does the pump work normaly or not?
another thank you for great explanation. Do you think by installing a 40-60 pressure switch in my house will present any special issues as I had a 30-50 before and am installing the Square D brand. Does each pressure switch range take the same stem as the one currently on water line manifold? I believe it is a 1/4" size copper pipe threaded at both ends.
Greg Brophey We did that at home with no issues. The pump took a little longer to reach the 60 psi cut-off but there were no appliance issues. I noticed slightly better pressure in the shower and the toilets filled a little faster. One benefit in our situation was the pump would not cycle as much during usage. It ran continually during use instead of the on/off/on/off. I thought it would use more power because it ran longer but because of the reduced cycling I think we actually saved electricity.
Great explanation. Deserves a thumbs up. I have the 30-50
Thanks man. Explained a lot. Fixing to install a presure tank tomorrow. Do i need a gauge at the tank and the pump?
All you need is one at the ballast tank near the pressure switch. Most plumbing supplies have a special tee that threads into the ballast tank and has threaded holes for the pr. switch, a gauge and a press. relief valve.
Great video. Have a question for you. My pressure switch is 40/60, but it cuts in @35 and cuts out @65. Is that normal? Thanks