Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    getterdun's Avatar
    getterdun Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Oct 27, 2009, 07:21 AM
    Submersible pump troubles
    What could be the problem for the submersible pump, when it pressures up the bladder tank to cut off pressure of 50psi ,and then the pressure follow off to 30psi cut in pressure, only to drop the pressure in around 90 seconds, with nothing running in the house and no visible water leaks anywhere around the house or inside as well? Does the pump have a check valve on the bottom?:(
    jlisenbe's Avatar
    jlisenbe Posts: 5,020, Reputation: 157
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Oct 27, 2009, 09:29 AM

    There is at least one check valve, sometimes more than one depending on the depth of the well. It does sound like that's your problem. You can put a checkvalve in above ground, between the pressure tank and wellhead.
    getterdun's Avatar
    getterdun Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Oct 27, 2009, 10:18 AM

    Thanks, I've been researching on the web and have read about the valve. I'm going to install a check valve there between and reply as to my success. Thanks again!
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Submersible vs jet pump [ 13 Answers ]

I have a well that is 44 ft to the bottom. The well is 500 feet to the cabin. The cabin is up hill 30 feet on a slow incline. Which pump would work the best in this situation. The well is an old 8 inch steel pipe well.

Submersible Pump [ 6 Answers ]

A friend asked me to hook up his water pump. He has the red black yellow and green wires running to the house, which he wants hooked up to the box. This is not right is it. I thought that power came from main box to a control box and these wires hooked to control box from pump?

How can I get the old submersible pump out? [ 3 Answers ]

Hi, I asked the submersible pump question a while ago and speedball1 helped me a lot. I have additional question now. I have located the well. Can you tell me the steps to pull the pump out? Is it doable for an layman like me? I am pretty comfortable to explorer things but would like to...

View more questions Search