Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    claudiadid's Avatar
    claudiadid Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jun 10, 2009, 04:41 PM
    Pulsating water flow.
    Help! My water flow all over the house began pulsating a couple of weeks ago. I am also getting "orange" sediment which normally only happens for a day or two after an unusually heavy rainfall. We have had more rain than usual (we're an inch above average) but only enough to keep me off my motorcycle. :( We're not flooded. I am on a well and can't get into the pump house without help. So if I need to look at the pump, I'm going to have to call a plumber. Any ideas?

    Thanks for any help!
    Claudia
    mygirlsdad77's Avatar
    mygirlsdad77 Posts: 5,713, Reputation: 339
    Plumbing Expert
    		  
    #2

    Jun 10, 2009, 04:50 PM

    Sounds like a bad pressure tank or pressure switch. Im assuming tank and switch are located in pump house, so unless they are located in your home you will need to get into the well house. Pulsating is usually cuased by pressure switch kicking on and off quickly. This is usually cuased by a water logged pressure tank, but can also (sometimes) be a worn out pressure switch. My bet is the pressure tank is in need of replacement. Do you know what type pressure tank you have?
    claudiadid's Avatar
    claudiadid Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Jun 10, 2009, 07:40 PM
    Dear Mygirlsdad77:

    Thanks so much. I'll have to call the plumber as now that I've read your answer, I remembered that my pump house has been "clicking" when the water is running and the electricity surges in time with the pulsating water. Switch it probably is. Thanks again. I feel better knowing what you've told me.

    Claudia
    mygirlsdad77's Avatar
    mygirlsdad77 Posts: 5,713, Reputation: 339
    Plumbing Expert
    		  
    #4

    Jun 11, 2009, 03:42 PM

    Glad to help. Please let me know the outcome. Hope everything goes smoothly. Take care.
    Lee.
    claudiadid's Avatar
    claudiadid Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #5

    Jun 11, 2009, 04:05 PM
    Dear Lee:

    You were spot on! My tank is bad and full of water and my switch looks like the Flinstones' plumber installed it. He's coming back in the morning to replace the whole kit and kaboodle. OUCH!

    Thanks again.

    Claudia
    mygirlsdad77's Avatar
    mygirlsdad77 Posts: 5,713, Reputation: 339
    Plumbing Expert
    		  
    #6

    Jun 11, 2009, 04:15 PM

    Im sure your plumber will do a great job, sorry it had to be done, but now it should last you for years to come. Trust me, if he redose the whole setup, it will save you in the long run. Take care.

    Lee.
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!

Pulsating water in kitchen sink [ 7 Answers ]

I have a brand new Price Pfister faucet Model # WK1-140C. It is a one handle design. Sometimes the faucet makes the water pulsate, like air in the lines, when it is opened fully. There is no air because this is the only place that I have this problem. It will do this on the hot and cold water...

Pulsating Water [ 1 Answers ]

I purchased a home six months ago, and recently the water has started pulsating. Within the last couple of days the water has actually cut off while using it. It cut off during showers and simply using the sink. The house is on a well. Any thoughts?

Pulsating sound in water pipes [ 4 Answers ]

Had to convert a room to a HCP accessible full bath... about the same time the house developed this pulsating thumping on the cold water side... all faucets/ toilets when they use water, I get a pulsation that is about equal to .01 galllon frequency (I had a walkie talkie in the house and watched...

Pulsating water flow [ 1 Answers ]

Hello- I am having a water flow problem. We recently had our 2nd shower worked on (replaced the stem approx 4 months ago). Ever since when you use the kitchen sink on hot water only, the water pulsates on full flow. If you move it from hot to less hot, it stops. Also just recently (last week) the...

Pulsating water [ 7 Answers ]

I have a 2yr old, 2 story home. I returned from Iraq about 6 months ago and noticed that at times the water will pulsate as it comes out of any fixture. I don't remember this problem existing before I deployed but it certainly exists now. It does not occur all the time and at times it is more...

View more questions Search