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Pump System Questions and Answers => Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls => Topic started by: Lou N on September 19, 2022, 06:33:09 PM

Title: Air in line after pressure washing
Post by: Lou N on September 19, 2022, 06:33:09 PM

All,

I have a Cycle Sensor installed in our well system and everything works great. However, recently I was power washing the siding, taking breaks about every 15 to 20 minutes, so as not to overheat the well pump or run the well dry. I know that is what the Cycle Sensor protects against and after frequently checking I never had the CS go into "rapid cycle" or "dry" condition.

However, the next day I had some air in the cold water line, it purges out periodically and then seems to go away. I'm wondering why this is happening and if I might actually be harming the well pump?

Thanks,
Lou

Title: Re: Air in line after pressure washing
Post by: Cary Austin on September 20, 2022, 07:54:22 AM

Air in the lines is more likely from a hole in the drop pipe than pumping the well dry.

Title: Re: Air in line after pressure washing
Post by: Lou N on September 20, 2022, 08:29:11 AM

Cary thanks for the reply.

By "drop pipe" you are referring  to the pipe from the pump up to the top of the well?

Lou

Title: Re: Air in line after pressure washing
Post by: Cary Austin on September 20, 2022, 11:33:18 AM

Yes

Title: Re: Air in line after pressure washing
Post by: Lou N on September 21, 2022, 08:00:01 AM

Thanks

Title: Re: Air in line after pressure washing
Post by: taricol45 on December 08, 2022, 06:48:46 AM

This is useful information

Title: Re: Air in line after pressure washing
Post by: Cary Austin on December 08, 2022, 02:32:22 PM

Thanks. Can we offer any more help?