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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Re: Need Help
« on: September 14, 2012, 08:26:11 AM »
Where would I find the pressure switch and how do I know how far to adjust it?
Thanks,
Frank
Thanks,
Frank
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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Need Help
« on: September 14, 2012, 07:32:18 AM »
Good Morning All:
I need some help determining if a Cycle Stop Valve can help my situation. We just had our well pump and controller replaced after only 6 years of use. Here is the info on our setup: Well depth 164' - Static water 87'. Pump is a A.Y.Mcdonald #22150P3LB 1 1/2 hp 3 wire 230v submersible. Controller is Franklin Electric model 2823008110 1 1/2 hp 230v 8/11.5 A. We have a Wellmate WM 12 pressure tank. Home has 2 baths, 2 hose bibs, sprinkler system.
What we are experiencing with the new pump & controller is water pressure is about half of what we had before. Pressure guage reads 33psi at no call for water. When we run water gauge goes up to 51psi then shuts off. Tested one sprinkler zone and the well pump kicks on & off about 3 times in 5 minutes of running. That tells me something isn't right. Tested it again while one shower was running, and the same scenario - on/off several times in ten minutes.
Not sure what to do first. I do know I need to put larger nozzles in my sprinkler heads (increase gpm). But my main issue is the reduced water pressure.
Would a Cycle Stop Valve help my situation?
Thanks in advance,
Frank
I need some help determining if a Cycle Stop Valve can help my situation. We just had our well pump and controller replaced after only 6 years of use. Here is the info on our setup: Well depth 164' - Static water 87'. Pump is a A.Y.Mcdonald #22150P3LB 1 1/2 hp 3 wire 230v submersible. Controller is Franklin Electric model 2823008110 1 1/2 hp 230v 8/11.5 A. We have a Wellmate WM 12 pressure tank. Home has 2 baths, 2 hose bibs, sprinkler system.
What we are experiencing with the new pump & controller is water pressure is about half of what we had before. Pressure guage reads 33psi at no call for water. When we run water gauge goes up to 51psi then shuts off. Tested one sprinkler zone and the well pump kicks on & off about 3 times in 5 minutes of running. That tells me something isn't right. Tested it again while one shower was running, and the same scenario - on/off several times in ten minutes.
Not sure what to do first. I do know I need to put larger nozzles in my sprinkler heads (increase gpm). But my main issue is the reduced water pressure.
Would a Cycle Stop Valve help my situation?
Thanks in advance,
Frank
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