Rmoore7167
New Member
Hi
First post. Just bought home with rain capture system. The pump just starts up and just keeps going. I have about 40psi and it just holds there. Wont go to 50psi. Heres what I did
1- took pump apart and cleaned inside. A fair amount of rust build up so…
2- flush out and cleaned out tube to pressure switch
3- decided to just replace pressure limit switch (sq D 30/50psi) since in expensive
4- still wouldn’t turn off. So checked pressure tank. Just filled with air
5- flipped relay apart and turned on hose..dropped to just below 30 and flipped on got water but again never turned off
is pump bad? Not sure what else to check…not a plumber but like to figure out.. saw something about checking amps but dont know how… have a meter though
First post. Just bought home with rain capture system. The pump just starts up and just keeps going. I have about 40psi and it just holds there. Wont go to 50psi. Heres what I did
1- took pump apart and cleaned inside. A fair amount of rust build up so…
2- flush out and cleaned out tube to pressure switch
3- decided to just replace pressure limit switch (sq D 30/50psi) since in expensive
4- still wouldn’t turn off. So checked pressure tank. Just filled with air
5- flipped relay apart and turned on hose..dropped to just below 30 and flipped on got water but again never turned off
is pump bad? Not sure what else to check…not a plumber but like to figure out.. saw something about checking amps but dont know how… have a meter though