WVBill
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Jerry: If you end up needing to replace the tank, see my post on upgrading my well pressure tank over on CBN. I'm very pleased with the improvement it made in the "pressure cycle" effect and how often the pump cycles.
Well Water System - How To Check Pressure Tank?
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Don, I poked at the relay a few times with a non-conductive tool and it seems to be working normally for the moment. I bought a new pressure switch and will install it friday or saturday.)</font>
(Laughing) Poking at it is exactly the same temporary fix I've used any number of times! The next step is to get a small file, like a fingernail emory board, and clean the contacts. You will have to replace the pressure switch because in my experience, once the contacts start burning, they will burn more easily.
(Laughing) Poking at it is exactly the same temporary fix I've used any number of times! The next step is to get a small file, like a fingernail emory board, and clean the contacts. You will have to replace the pressure switch because in my experience, once the contacts start burning, they will burn more easily.
turnkey4099
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Unless something drastic happened, it is unlikely the tank needs replacing. 10 years is not old for a tank. Re-sizing yes. Rather than pull it out if it is okay, just add another 20 or 30 gal tank in series with it. Same effect as one big tank at less cost (but takes more room).
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Actually, right on the tank instructions it mentions that tank life will be compromised if you don't regularly check the precharge pressure. Mentions checking it twice a year. Without a sufficient precharge, you will push the bladder further up then it is intended to go. You are correct, you can add as many tanks as needed. Rat...
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Add another tank... Good idea. I have plenty of room.
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Re: Running Pool Pump only 8-12 hrs/day
Mike Z.
How do you limit the pool pump to 8-12 hours a day? Is there a timer of some sort? Ours runs all the time --at considerable cost. Never occurred to me that it doesn't need to run all the time and the pool guy never suggested an option. I'll sure press him now...the savings might buy the rear blade I want.
Chas
Mike Z.
How do you limit the pool pump to 8-12 hours a day? Is there a timer of some sort? Ours runs all the time --at considerable cost. Never occurred to me that it doesn't need to run all the time and the pool guy never suggested an option. I'll sure press him now...the savings might buy the rear blade I want.
Chas
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Re: Running Pool Pump only 8-12 hrs/day
Pool supply store will have a timer that is made to install outdoors, you can set the timer for any amount of time that you desire. The timer will run about $65.00.
Pool supply store will have a timer that is made to install outdoors, you can set the timer for any amount of time that you desire. The timer will run about $65.00.
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Re: Running Pool Pump only 8-12 hrs/day
When we had a pool, I had a timer; real simple to set to run whenever you want it to for whatever length of time you want.
When we had a pool, I had a timer; real simple to set to run whenever you want it to for whatever length of time you want.
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Re: Running Pool Pump only 8-12 hrs/day
All,
THANKS!!!!!
This thread inspired me to check my pressure tank and pressure switch settings. I thought something was needed because my pump would run about 10 seconds before shut off (pressure tank is in crawl space under the master bath, provides plenty of time to study the time while just sitting around /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif). I have always lived on a water well, but the pressure tank was either in a well pit or basement, so I never really timed the pump duration. Now with all the opportunities, I've noticed the pattern. So I checked the cut in and out settings, can't read the gauge, it doesn't go to zero when all the water is dumped, replace gauge. Check pressure, about 40 and 54. Then checked the precharge and it was about 20. Had to borrow an air compressor, let out about all the air (to check for water) then added air up to where it should be, and fiddled with the switch to get 60 psi cut out. My pump now runs about 45-50 /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif seconds before shut off. I know this is much less than the 2 minutes referenced above, but a 5 fold increase is pretty darn good. Probably added years to the pump's life, assuming so many years haven't been already taken off that it dies tomorrow.
TBN comes through again. THANKS.
Nick
All,
THANKS!!!!!
This thread inspired me to check my pressure tank and pressure switch settings. I thought something was needed because my pump would run about 10 seconds before shut off (pressure tank is in crawl space under the master bath, provides plenty of time to study the time while just sitting around /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif). I have always lived on a water well, but the pressure tank was either in a well pit or basement, so I never really timed the pump duration. Now with all the opportunities, I've noticed the pattern. So I checked the cut in and out settings, can't read the gauge, it doesn't go to zero when all the water is dumped, replace gauge. Check pressure, about 40 and 54. Then checked the precharge and it was about 20. Had to borrow an air compressor, let out about all the air (to check for water) then added air up to where it should be, and fiddled with the switch to get 60 psi cut out. My pump now runs about 45-50 /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif seconds before shut off. I know this is much less than the 2 minutes referenced above, but a 5 fold increase is pretty darn good. Probably added years to the pump's life, assuming so many years haven't been already taken off that it dies tomorrow.
TBN comes through again. THANKS.
Nick
