How to Adjust a Water Well System Pressure Switch and Bladder Tank - Well Pump Diagnostics
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In this video, I walk through the process of adjusting the air pressure in a well system bladder storage tank. I also show how to adjust the cut-in and cut-out pressure on a Square D well pump pressure switch. The process covered in this video tutorial will be the same or similar on most well system pressure switches and bladder style water storage tanks. The process of adjusting the pressure switch and tank pressure is going to be the same or similar on shallow well jet pump installations. In this video, I was adjusting the pressure switch that controls a deep well submersible pump. I also demonstrate how to clean the contact points on a water well pressure switch. Low or inconsistent water pressure could be a symptom of needing to adjust your pressure switch or bladder tank pressure. A short cycling water pump could also mean that you need to adjust the air pressure in your bladder tank an\or adjust the spring tensions on your pressure switch.
Square D 20-40 PSI Pumptrol Water Pressure Switch on Amazon - amzn.to/2qw8rtV
Square D 30-50 PSI Pumptrol Water Pressure Switch on Amazon - amzn.to/31sgvbS
Square D 40-60 PSI Pumptrol Water Pressure Switch on Amazon - amzn.to/2qxGdiv
Replacement Well Pressure Tanks on Amazon - amzn.to/2HV5Bp7
Replacement Water Pressure Gauges on Amazon - amzn.to/2CB4MxX
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Square D 20-40 PSI Pumptrol Water Pressure Switch on Amazon - amzn.to/2qw8rtV
Square D 30-50 PSI Pumptrol Water Pressure Switch on Amazon - amzn.to/31sgvbS
Square D 40-60 PSI Pumptrol Water Pressure Switch on Amazon - amzn.to/2qxGdiv
Replacement Well Pressure Tanks on Amazon - amzn.to/2HV5Bp7
Replacement Water Pressure Gauges on Amazon - amzn.to/2CB4MxX
Bought a brand new 1hp jet pump It was preset 20-40 When it kicks on it rapidly clicks on and off Im puzzled as to why this is happening. Im worried its going to screw the pump motor
I appreciate when professionals like yourself make videos. There are too many people making videos that shouldn't.
I have read several people knocking this man for concentrating on safety. With electricity one can never be to careful. Have you ever seen a dead lineman with burn marks on him? That will make you be safe..
Great video. Plain language. Straight forward. No annoying background music. Excellent.
One of the best explanations on pressure switches I’ve seen on YT...thanks for the vid.
I really admire thefact that you say use caution based on environment this is so refreshing on youtube ,not treating many of us like idiots lol
A quick tip.....if after taping the side of the expansion tank listening for a change in the tone which defines water at the bottom and air in the top if you cannot make out a difference in tone take a small screwdriver and press the air valve atop the tank for a second and if you get water shoot out it means the diaphragm in the tank has ruptured with NO FIX...it has to be replaced .
Get up lebastard get up.
Absolutely true and a great point to point out here thank you!
I suppose that can be why my pressure valve reads 100 and has rusted on top of it. It could be that my pressure is all the way up for cutoff. Ill verify that as is done in the video then look for this
H u 5y
Thank you for taking the time to safely show how to make adjustments. I'm new to the well scene don't mind doing my own work
Thank you for this informative video. I’m a single gal and have been having problems figuring out the cut off and cut on screw setting.
Gonna go try. Thanks
Very clear, and thanks for the safety warnings. I once bumped 220v and did a complete involuntary backward somersault. Pretty lucky and quite embarrassed with myself.
Followed all your instructions and my friends Pump is now cutting in and out correctly. Thanks again Mark.
Thank you so much for explaining exactly which one was the cut in and which one was the cut out. That’s the part I needed help with. Great video and very helpful advice. Single mom doing it herself over here so I cannot tell you enough how much I appreciate you right now❤️💯👍
I'm watching this so I can change my switch in the crawl space. Very scary but I haven't had water in over a week. Wish me luck
Don’t think of it as cut in cut out. Not sure why he was saying that. Pump turns off when it hits 50 and pump turns on when it hits 30.
Single dad here doing the same thing!
Great video! I just have one thing to add. I was having pressure switch issues so I shut the breaker off and cleaned the contacts using a tiny file and some electrical contact cleaner spray. Well when I turned the breaker back on and the switch cut in the arc started a fire from the residual contact cleaner. It was pretty scary hahaha but I was able to put it out, so make sure any cleaning solvent has evaporated before energizing!
Jack of all trades master of none for me...Thank you for a great video and explanation. I always thought I knew how to adjust the pressure switches; but, your video, along with a down to earth non- technical explanation made it easy to trade out the switches. Thanks...
Super helpful. I knew the basics but this made it even clearer!!!
Explained very well. Love the safety aspect too. Thank you.
Finally a video that actually helped me.
Thanks Man! I had a 30# differential, I had to correct. Got it at 31" on, and 53# off. Right where I want it.
I’ve watched a ton of videos on these switches, this is the first that helped. Thanks
Thanks for the clear explanation. I only have a single spring. But by dialing the screw out I lowered the high-end cutoff and now my pump shuts off each time. Previously, it was running endlessly most of the time. Cutting the power off seemed to re-set it for a little while, then it would run endlessly again. Now it shuts off. One point to make is to mark the starting point when making adjustments and counting the turns. This way you know where to go back to if need be.
Great job explaining the techniques and warnings for the safety around the electrical. Good job and THANKS!
Mark, thanks so much for the video....its been quite a while since I was on a well system (1997), and have been on another one going on two years now. My pressure switch has never worked correctly, cycling on and off every 3 or 4 seconds until pressure was restored; it finally broke the cutoff contacts loose. I did manage to find the tiny spring and the contacts on the floor, after much searching, and put them back in place, placed a drop of solder to act as a holding nut, adjusted the cut on and cut off springs (much thanks to you), and restored the power. The pump came on, just humming a happy tune, and ran for about five minutes before cutting off. I believe it's fixed. Thanks a bunch.
Very helpful. I added an expansion tank to my RV and neglected the home. This video showed me how to correct my tank bladder pressure and adjust the springs for cut on and off on the well pump. My whole system was way out of balance. Bladder at 24 psi. Cut on at 41 psi. Cut off at 58 psi. It should have been a 30/50 with the bladder at 28. Thanks for showing us how to get this done.
Also, code here is to have a disconnect within a few feet of the well pump pressure switch so instead of going to my breaker panel to turn it on and off I just used that disconnect.
Thank you! My shower was cycling my well every 25 sec. Following your steps my shower now triggers my well every 1 min 30 sec. :)
Good job , simple to the point just the right amount of information & no BS
Super! Thanks a lot. I was able to wire up and adjust my own.
Thanks for the help , you went over the whole thing very good.
Thanks Mark. Your video is very comprehensive.
I totlly agree!
Thank you for this video. My father had just replaced his well pump and pressure switch before he was murdered and I have just moved into the home to help my mother, this was the first issue I ran across I had no clue about and just knew 100psi pressure and cutting out showers wasn't normal for the system or this house prior.
Thanks, very clear explanation!
Safety is paramount. Nicely done and explained.
You made a 13 minute video for 60 seconds worth of pertinent information. Not trying to bust your balls, but man! Thanks just the same.
excellent job. great call on keeping safe. thank you for your video
Great video I'm going to check mine also putting in a brand new well and pump at my daughter's cabin you're going to make me look very smart thanks again
That was the best video on this subject that I've see as of today
Oh my gosh.. that was the most satisfying fuse box I've ever seen. It was so well labeled haha.
Yes, my electrician was going to leave here, before he told me which circuit breakers went to what ! I made him stay and tell me so that I could label them.
Very well explained. Thank you.
Thank you so much. My system is now working perfectly.
Thank you for the very informative video my friend. Answered all the questions I had regarding the pressure switch. BTW, just subscribed. Thanks again
Thank you now i finaly understand what the heck the in out bs is it was confusing me one says in out the other is just out . Now i get it lol thanks alot i appreciate the helpful info
this video is by far the most informative ty for taking the time to make this
Thank you because for the past year I’ve replaced two pumps bc my tank blaster was empty constantly making the pump kick on and off and slam now after watching your video I adjusted everything and WHAT A DIFFERENCE.. Thanks pal…
When working on the switch adjustment I put 3 strips of electrical tape over the contact screws up to the points. Great video!
Much more informative and comprehensive than other vids on this
Thanks Mark! Using your video for reference today so I can get my water running and not get killed along the way.
Liked & sub’d!
good video, exactly what I have to do on my irrigation pump
Awesome video, great explanation and video clarity. If I may suggest sharing with the viewers ‘why’ the tank pressure is at 28 psi and that if you had a 20-40 or 40-60 you wouldn’t want it to be 28psi. To share that it must be 2psi differential from whatever kick on pressure is. 👍🏼
Really appreciate you sharing with us.
Yes, i had a guy come out, I had asked for a 30/50, he put in the square D, got paid, then I asked for the box and it said 40/60 on it, saw it on the box after he had left. Texted him and said HEY you put in a 40/60,( pressure tank is at 28 ), i had asked for a 30/50 - claimed he adjusted the 40/60 down to a 30/50, but he did NOT, and he refuses to come out and fix things, said he would refund my money and never did. So, NOW, I have to screw around w/ this crap, when I already paid to have the job done right ? I had turned on all the water, gone under there and checked, and the gauge read 60, switch clicked, then down to 40, switch clicked, he did not adjust things, so i have a worthless one year warranty on parts and labor. I'm steaming angry. Bad Ju ju on him. This is a single wide, don't need a 40/60, only one shower works here, all this has done is create pressure problems. Toilet won't stop running, didn't do that on the old 30/50. Had to vent, sorry. Thank you. I'm afraid to put air in my 36 gal. pressure tank to reach 38 psi. Any ideas ? I don't have that kind of tool he used for the screw. Ty !
@@AndreaWestlake306 as long as you turn off the power first, you can use a deepwell socket, go buy the nut driver he used, or even usr a wrench.
Back out the taller adj screw until your cut in (bottom) pressure is 30 psi and then check/set your cut out pressure (top) with the shorter adj screw to 50 psi. Always recheck your cut in pressure after you make adjustments...that pressure has to be 2 psi OVER the AIR charge in the tank ie 28 psi for a 30-50 setting.
You may not have to adjust for your cut out pressure at all, but check it to make sure it is 50.
Didn't mean to jump in here, but I read the question and nobody answered...
@@dantco Thank you so much, ,Dantco ! I've already spent a ridiculous amt. on D switches. I appreciate you. Yep, I'm chicken, hired some one, now three to be exact. Now I have sagging walls in a mobile home, and just ordered an electric 30 gal. hot water heater, and have to wait until whenever he "feels" like it. People where i live don't seem to need money. Now i've bought a hwh for almost $600, will have to pay $600 to have it put in. I'm so phucked :( IF i could go back in time, I never would have bought this place. Thank you, Bless you for caring enough to answer me. I was just too nervous to do it.
@@AndreaWestlake306I understand...lots of people do stuff that I ain't comfortable or able to do as well. Then I do what you decided to do and hire out. Good--better--luck in the future.
Good video, just what I needed. Thanks for the into.
Super helpful dude. I just adjusted my cistern pump to make the water pressure in our house normal again. It has been low since we moved in, and it is because the in/out pressure was 15psi too low!
Very well done. Great video shots and explanations. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for a clear explanation!!! Very helpful
Mark you nailed one thing on the head. I lost a socket off my wrench and it dropped on connections of switch and shorted out the switch. Learned 2 things Turn off power and don't use socket wrench that has a loose connection. Lol
Very helpful. I hope it will help me get my system back to normal.
Fantastic video! Thank you so much for this.
Thank you very easy to follow what your doing and informative
I like & appreciate your emphasis on safety. Also, your explanation is very clear. Thank you!
Good video. If you could in the future use pump off and pump on instead of cut in and cut out. Everyone knows what off and on is. I’ve never heard anyone say cut in / cut out.
Excellent. Thank you! Currently, i’ve got a Square D 40-60, but my cut in is 24 psi and my cut out is 74 psi. I don’t know who the hell set it that way, but at least now I know how to adjust it. Thanks!
Thank you for this video, it really helped me understand how to adjust the pressure
Very good. Thank you.
Finally an explanation I understand. Thank you.
Great video and presentation, thanks
Very good video. Thanks. Please take this kindly-------most home wells have a diaphragm tank instead of a bladder tank. Bladders attach to the bottom of the tank and act like a balloon. They do not last as long as a diaphragm tank which has a sheet of rubber across the middle part of the tank. I only say this to keep someone from buying a wrong tank.
Best explaination on youtube! Thank you 😊
Great explanation!! Thanks
I've done a lot of these and this is by far the best presentation.
Thank you so much.
Yes it was a very helpful instruction video well explained cut in and cut off are usually very confusing but with your video it was very simple thank you so much
Thank you 😊 just what I needed 😊
Best video I've seen, on this topic, yet. Thank you!
Good job, simple and safe.
Great job explaining it. Thanks!
Great viewed. Good camera footage that helps the person understand what and how you are doing the various settings. Well done.
Excellent instructions thank you 😊 Gramps ❤️❤️❤️🇱🇷
great explanation i learned alot thank you
Tencks for the video was very helpful for me
I cannot thank you enough for this vid
Thank you!
This video is very helpful. It helped me understand how these things work, however my system does not have a pressure gage, so have no idea how I would check it.
Great video!
Very informative. Thanks very much.
Just what I was needing buddy, thanks.
Thanks for this video... IT was the one I needed... To understand the spring adjustments.. job done like a BOSS..😎
Perfect. Nice video, simple adjustments for the switch to work at the cutting inn and cut of number 👍
A helpful video, thanks!
Great job.i needed a good breakdown and you provided it.
Thanks for telling us about that too!!
Thanks learn a whole lot now I can fix my pump
Thanks! Very informative. There is also a diaphragm tank, not sure how common those are to the bladder tanks, Thanks!
Hey thanks! You really help me today!
Great video. Best one I have found on You Tube explaining this process.
Excellent walk through, sir
Great detail, informative 👍
Great video. It's a Jenkins thing
Ty best video I've seen gonna chk my pump and switch now
Thanks so much for the kind comment! Good luck and be safe!
Well done . Although , it was Fairly Clear and Easy to see which way you were Turning your Nut Driver tool to make your Adjustments ... However , a Mentioning of Clockwise or Counterclockwise ... would Help to Clarify , for those Viewers that Really do need All the Additional Guidance ... Your Skill and Expertise can Afford . Thanks
EXCELLENT instructions. I, too, thought the safety issue got a little lengthy, but then I also remembered how so STUPID people are, sometimes, and NEED to have info drilled into their heads. So kudos to you on that, and also for being the "better man" in response to some of those extremely rude critics. One can offer an opinion without being nasty about it!
Fantastic explanation. Thank you
I liked the video. You sounded well versed. Thumbs up.
Very useful informations given to us all around the world. Thank You Sir.