Water Tank Pump Switch

Then disconnect the wiring photo 1.

Water tank pump switch.

Wrap the pipe threads with teflon tape and reassemble. Pressure tanks known as well tanks also protect and extend the life of water pumps by reducing the strain on the electrical components of the pump. The air pressure in the well tank when empty of all water must be set to 28 psi or the switch will not operate properly. Square d 40 60 psi h plastic exterior pressure switch.

Without the use of the switch the water pump would always be on or off. Tube near the pressure tank. Flip the breaker to the pump switch and check it with a voltage sniffer to make sure it s off. Next remove the old switch photo 2 and gauge photo 3.

It s what senses when water pressure has dropped to the point where the pressure tank requires more water. Then drain the pressure tank. Close the valve from the pressure tank to the house. The switch then powers up the well pump.

24 products in pressure switch water pump accessories. If the switch is bad it won t start the well pump and you won t have water so testing the switch is your first step. For pricing and availability. Water pumps tanks water pump accessories.

Find my store. However with the pressure switch the pump can be adjusted to turn on and off at predetermined settings to control the pump and subsequent pressure. Pressure switches are used on water pumps for the accurate control of the pump as it produces pressurized water.