Shallow Well Pump Pressure Tank Setup

We explain exactly how to do this just below.

Shallow well pump pressure tank setup.

Measure the bladder pressure of the tank by fitting a bicycle tire pressure gauge on the tank air valve. Fixing a dead well. Be sure all pipe joints in the suction pipe are airtight and watertight. Because the pressure tank is a core component of the entire well system responsible for regulating pressure and for easing the workload of the well pump the importance of selecting a the right well pressure tank cannot be overemphasized.

Then drain the pressure tank. Well tank air pressure setting at time of tank installation. Water depths of more than 20 but less than 80 deep would use a deep well jet system or submersible pump. Fill the tank up to 36 lbs.

A submersible pump can also be used in shallow wells. Be sure to follow the proper requirements listed below and in th. Let air out of the tank until this pressure is 2 to 4 psi below the cut in pressure for the. Before you start to install a shallow well pump cover the well to keep foreign objects from getting into the well where they could contaminate the water or damage the system.

Close the valve from the pressure tank to the house. Wrap the pipe threads with teflon tape and reassemble. Typical shallow well jet pump installation 1. If the tank does not kick on at 30 lbs.

Place the nozzle on the nozzle that you put the bicycle gauge on. Next remove the old switch photo 2 and gauge photo 3. Unplug the tank and turn off the breaker. Psi then you will need to get a air pressure tank.

Water is incompressible so the tank must contain some air. Install the wiring close the faucet and repower the pump. Install the shallow well pump according to manufacturer s directions. Remember to use your separate air pressure tire gauge to check the actual water tank pressure when your well pump turns on and off that s because the dial gauge installed on your water tank may be inaccurate.

Shallow well jet systems can be used when the depth of the water is no more than 20. Plug the tank back in and turn on the breaker. We recommend a captive air pump tank. In a typical setup a shallow or deep well pump transfers groundwater to a holding tank.

Set the well tank air pressure to 2 psi below the well pump control switch cut in pressure. This well pressure tank installation video shows the steps you ll need for this replacement.