hi i have a craftsman shallow well pump and it pumps up presure but no water any suggestions. I dont know much about pumps but could this be a foot valve? I would appreciate any suggestions.
Something's not right here! The gage on top of the impeller cage reads 50 PSI and the pump's cut off but there's no pressure past what? Is there pressure to the bladder tank? To a shut off valve? to what. Either the gage's faulty or there's a blockage in the pressure line. Which is it? Waiting on your reply, Tom
Little more information that might be helpful in answering my question : The gage like i said reads 50 lbs I dont know how to check the bladder but i do have some water to the utility sink but the shower 10 feet away has no water. I am bewildered so any suggestions is greatly appreciated.
NoWater, try turning the gauge as though you intend to remove it and see if it begins to leak at any point around the threads. If it does, then simply screw it back down. If it doesn't, then your gauge is locked up. Replace it.
Turn pump off.
Empty tank of all water.
Close all faucets.
Turn pump on.
Let air out of tank via that tire stem looking valve until pump comes on.
Note what pressure pump comes on and what pressure pump goes off.
Let us know what happens.
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