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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Re: Pressure switch on-off range
« on: May 24, 2016, 10:51:17 AM »
I received and installed my pside-kick approx 2 weeks ago.
For the past 2 weeks have been very happy with it with one exception... the P-O-S made in China pressure switch.
From the beginning I have never been able to get a 20 PSI differential.
When first installed it was not set at 40/60 as advertised but was at 28/58. Since I intended to set at 50/70 anyway I backed small nut off completely then adjusted cut in/out using large nut.After much adjustment (I have had considerable experience with pressure switches though most commonly the Square D brand) the best I can get is 44/70. However, given the small tank etc. I figured I could live with that.
Unfortunately another problem has reared it's ugly head. Twice now in the past 3 days I have lost water. Upon investigation, though the pressure switch contacts appear closed a meter across the terminals verifying input power and those supplying power to the pump indicate that they are not. This is further evidenced by the simple fix of snapping the contacts opened/closed a couple times appears to resolve the issue for some period of time.
Bottom line is that when the system is working it works very well however, I am off to Home Depot to buy a new switch (Square D) and that those considering buying one of these kits might want to have an extra switch on hand as you might need it much sooner than later.
For the past 2 weeks have been very happy with it with one exception... the P-O-S made in China pressure switch.
From the beginning I have never been able to get a 20 PSI differential.
When first installed it was not set at 40/60 as advertised but was at 28/58. Since I intended to set at 50/70 anyway I backed small nut off completely then adjusted cut in/out using large nut.After much adjustment (I have had considerable experience with pressure switches though most commonly the Square D brand) the best I can get is 44/70. However, given the small tank etc. I figured I could live with that.
Unfortunately another problem has reared it's ugly head. Twice now in the past 3 days I have lost water. Upon investigation, though the pressure switch contacts appear closed a meter across the terminals verifying input power and those supplying power to the pump indicate that they are not. This is further evidenced by the simple fix of snapping the contacts opened/closed a couple times appears to resolve the issue for some period of time.
Bottom line is that when the system is working it works very well however, I am off to Home Depot to buy a new switch (Square D) and that those considering buying one of these kits might want to have an extra switch on hand as you might need it much sooner than later.