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randyshoe · Jul 15, 2006, 12:37 PM

We have very little water pressure in our home. There are times when it starts strong but then weakens over a few minutes and others when it starts weak and then increases in pressure. Our water comes from a drilled well. Based on the well analysis, the well produced 5.0 gallons of water per minute but we are unsure of the exact depth of the well. Is there any way that we can increase the pressure?

speedball1 · Jul 15, 2006, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by randyshoe

We have very little water pressure in our home. There are times when it starts off strong but then weakens over a few minutes and others when it starts weak and then increases in pressure. Our water comes from a drilled well. Based on the well analysis, the well produced 5.0 gallons of water per minute but we are unsure of the exact depth of the well. Is there any way that we can increase the pressure?

Hey Randy,

Yes there is a way to increase your pressure at the pump control box,( see image) First turnoff the power at the breaker box, then pull the cover off the pressure switch and you will see two spring loaded bolts secured with nylon nuts. One tall, one short. To increase the cut in pressure, turn the nut on the tall bolt down. To increase the cut out pressure,(that's the one that will give you more pressure) turn the nut on the short bolt down. This should give you the additional preesure you desire. Good luck, Tom Note; While the drawing's correct the instructions on it aren't. The instructions I gave you came right out of the box.

randyshoe · Jul 16, 2006, 01:39 PM

When we turn on the faucet in our shower- the water is scalding hot.:eek: We have to turn it off then on many times before it goes back to normal. This happens in both showers.
There are also times when halfway through the shower- the cold water will disappear completely- leaving only one extreme HOT temperature. :eek: Any ideas on how we can fix these issues?
FYI~ we are using a single handle shower faucet. We have well water.

speedball1 · Jul 16, 2006, 02:43 PM

Hi Randy,
I merged your posts to save a little space. Before we can help we have to know the brand name and if the faucet has Skald Guard or Temperature Control. How old is the faucet and your home? What is your water heater set at? Gas or electric? This problem just start up or has it been ongoing? What material are your pipes made of? Copper? Plastic or galvanized?
Let us know, Regards, Tom

randyshoe · Jul 16, 2006, 07:17 PM

The faucet is a Symmons Temptrol. We have an electric hot water heater with copper pipes. The temperature is set at 130 degrees.

The home was built in 1987 and as far as we know, the faucets are the originals. We moved here a little over a year ago and the problem seemed to begin a little over a month ago.

Thank you so much for your help! Randy

speedball1 · Jul 17, 2006, 05:42 AM

I've put up a exploded view of your faucet. I'm not familiar enough with your faucet to pin point the problem but if you check and clean the ports and openings, replace faulty "O" rings and reassemble you should hit the problem.
I would focus on part# TA-25a/b first. Good luck, Tom