Issues after replace tank and switch

[ross]

I have had a sidekick PK1A set up since 2014 and it has worked well for us. When our pump began to cycle on/off recently, I checked the tank and determined that it was water logged (water came out of Schrader valve). I replaced the tank and decided to replace the pressure switch at the same time since it had failed to go on a few times and would be fixed by taping on the box. I also replaced the pressure gauge. The 40/60 pressure switch I installed has a manual switch (the previous one did not). After installing the parts, the system pumps water to house at around 50psi on pressure gauge but does not shut off when I stop running water. It will runs for 4-5 minutes then I turn it off manually. The pressure gauge then drops to around 20 and never starts up unless I manually start it with the pressure switch.  I didn't do anything with the cycle stop and am wondering if that needs adjusting and whether I made a mistake in my choice of pressure switch. Any thoughts?

[Cary Austin]

Hello,

I don't think you needed the pressure switch with the lever. I would get one without personally. Is the tank the same small size?

The test I would do is when you are at 50psi wanting the pump to build to 60psi, close the main shutoff valve so we know everything is off. Have you tried this? It holding 50psi makes me think water is still flowing through the CSV and it is holding 50psi.

The pressure dropping to 20psi after you manually turn pump off makes me think water is going somewhere too or it would stay at 50psi then.

I wouldn't adjust the CSV. The settings do not change if they worked before. If you see leakage from the CSV at all let me know...

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[ross]

Thanks for your response. The tank is the same size (4.4 gallon). I'll follow your suggestion and shut off the valve and see what the readings are. Yesterday, it didn't drop to 20, just to 40 and then the pump kicked on but again wouldn't shut off after 10 minutes even though no water was demanded. I also did a fairly thorough check for any leaks around the whole system and didn't find anything. There didn't seem to be a problem with the system going off and suggesting a leak before the changeout of equipment so I kind of doubt that's a problem. I'll call if needed--thanks for your help.