Wells, Sump Pumps and Septic Sewage Systems - What size pressure switch to use?
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mgmine
10-04-09, 10:13 AM
I'm in the market for a new pressure switch but not sure what I need. The pressure in the house now it pretty bad, at least upstairs. The house has 1/2 copper throughout except the main line coming off the pressure tank,this is 3/4 copper.
shacko
10-04-09, 01:29 PM
Why do you think you need a new pressure switch? what is the switch set for? Have you checked your tank? is this a new problem? more info.
mgmine
10-05-09, 06:36 AM
Currently it has a 30/50 switch on it. This switch however is mounted on a jet pump that was used to pump from a spring. I am now using the well instead of the spring and the deep well pump that is in it. It's a weird set up that I'm going to get rid of by installing a second pressure tank. Once I take the jet pump out of the mix I will no longer have a pressure switch or gauge so I have to get everything new. Right now I have good pressure at the outside hose bib but not very good pressure on the second floor. Saying it is not "very good" is being kind. There is hardly enough pressure to keep the shower diverter working at times.The house has 1/2 " copper pipe so I'm hoping that a new pressure switch will boost things a little. I am not sure what the options are with pressure switches. I have seen 40/60 on eBay and some that seem to have several possible settings that go higher than 40/60. Home Depot only has ones that go to 30/40 and they are not made by Square D but are Chinese junk.
gunrunnerjohn
10-07-09, 08:22 AM
If you're replacing the pressure tank, you might consider a 40-60 pressure. Of course, you have to know if the pump is up to the task of supplying 60+ pounds of pressure.
FWIW, I picked up the Square-D switch at a local plumbing supply house for $20, and a new gauge for $5.
FWIW, I picked up the Square-D switch at a local plumbing supply house for $20, and a new gauge for $5.
shane21
10-17-09, 12:16 PM
A 30/50 pressure switch can be adjusted up to as high as 50/70. I routinely adjust 30/50 switches up to higher limits for customers as I cannot justify changing the switch when all you have to do is turn the adjustment nut.
If this is still a problem post a reply in this thread and I'll ask some more questions to see if I can help you solve the issue. Lack of pressure is just to broad a problem to be solved without a lot more info from you.
If this is still a problem post a reply in this thread and I'll ask some more questions to see if I can help you solve the issue. Lack of pressure is just to broad a problem to be solved without a lot more info from you.