JB Marker said it best: "Very well done. Good quality shots and great clear explanation. All Utube vids should be this well done." I totally agree, out of all the videos I searched through, this one explained CLEARLY how this particular system functions...
Excellent video! After hours of tinkering and Googling, your video explained in 5 minutes what I needed to know and it worked! No unnecessary babble, just very clearly "how to" with easy to follow explanations and video. Thanks so much!!
I would like to personally thank you for this video. It is 1 A.M. in Ecuador and thanks to your video we finally fixed the problem. Thank you from Ecuador.
Fella you just save our back sides ! 21 year old system would not get past 45 psi.(starting failing yesterday), watched your vid cleaned the pressure switch, and copper line. back in business SO FAR SO GOOD! THANKS!!
This is exactly what I needed to see so that I could adjust the pressure range on a house that I purchased on a well system. Thank you for the professional explanation of this switch.
Thanks for the information. Your explanation of the process is about as perfect as it gets. I was able to calibrate my new switch in about the same amount of time it took to watch the video.
By far the best explanation how this switch works. For most of us when we buy a house there are tons of things we need to find out how it works. The well pump is one such mystery. Many thanks for making this video. This is what UA-cam is all about!
Sir , This is the most informative video on water pump switches. I am from Treinidad and Tobago. Excellent explanation . Not all people should be making videos on how to do things.
I lost my water this weekend and have been pulling my hair out trying to figure out what's going on. This has been one of the best explanatory videos. Thank you so much.
I want to take a moment to thank you, FOR this video...💯. It was the ONE that HELPED me FIGURE out how to adjust my springs properly, AND LIKE A BOSS..👍😎.
Congratulations on a first class video. I have seen a lot of videos on UA-cam offering tutorials on a wide variety of subjects that interest me. This is by far the very best. ¡Thank you very much!
Excellent video. I've recently changed my pressure switch on my well tank, and now I understand how to adjust it properly. Thanks for sharing this info...
Great Video "Reclaim Filters & Systems Inc"! I have an "ok" working knowledge in regards to pressure switches, but I have always stayed away from adjusting the pressure/range/etc., due to my lack of knowledge, and opted to replace the switch when too old, or other wear and tear. After watching your video, and your excellent video work (frame in frame), I have a very clear understanding of its operation. Also gold nuggets were helpful like the Craftsman nutdreivers with hollow frame when working with nuts with extra long screws, are so helpful. In any case, great work, and thank you for the video!
Our well supplies 3 summer cottages. On our new square d pressure switch the shorter cut off adjustment spring can be moved up and down and is not under any tension. The 40/60 switch cycles at 34/55. The empty tank pressure is 32. We have a 5 year old large ($350) tank. Under heavy use the pump fails to come on even when the pressure goes to 0. If you open a faucet you can hear water draining back to the well pump and when it stops draining back you can turn the power back on and the well works normally until it happens again. It always happens when each cottage is using a lot of water. Thanks!
Thanks so very much for the video!! -8 degrees this morning in Maine No water, saw your video bought new switch and only needed to be adjusted. Your awesome thanks again 😀 😊 ☺ 😄
Finally a video that's to the point no extra blah blah blah to sit thru that only tends to confuse things. BTW I'm a 64yr.old widow of a wonder man who had a remodeling company. He was such a talented worker but not a great teacher. :)
Thank you, much appreciated. Glad to help. I've heard of wonder women but never a wonder man. Other than: "I wonder what that man is doing". Usually us guys are just OK at best... : )
Thank you very much for your demonstration, it was very useful. I appreciate your effort to assist and educate those of us who do not know theses things. I am a new comer and have a small holding in South Africa and is new in the field. Thank you once again
Its amazing how you can transmit all of your knowledge about Hydronewmatic systems. I really appreciate your video and the time you took to made such. It is easy to understand, to follow and to learn. Thank you once again.
If this has been helpful I am glad. Thank you. To answer some questions: This is similar to even the inexpensive pressure switches found in many small air compressors but the range and the cut off only adjustments are usually screws instead of loc-nuts. In the common Harbor Freight air compressors the range screw is usually a cad plated metal screw recessed into the plastic and the cut off only is a plastic screw knob that is raised. If there is only one adjustment, it is usually the cut off only with the range being preset and non adjustable. In most all cases the instructions are printed in mice type under the lid of the switch.
Hi Sageau, this was just for demo. Normally the pressure switch stays closed for a few moments after the demand for water stops while the ballast tank is filling. A common problem for a fast cycling pressure switch is a bad ballast pressure tank. That will wear out your contacts (sparking) and it will prematurely wear out your pump and use more electricity because of the start stop start... of the pump. The cold does change the spring tension and will result in a change in set pressures.
Thank you so much for this information our pump has been cycling a lot recently and I will adjust it like you showed us. I will make sure the power is off when I do this especially since it is 240 volts!!
Of all the videos I have seen about pressure switches this is by far the very best. It explains very well the method and the reasoning in terms even a moron could understand. This is also a short video....GREAT JOB
thanks... I already had a general idea but this is very clearly explained and the visuals really are nice and help some of those who might not understand.
Thanks, I just bought one from China for $9 bucks, but it had nothing for instructions. I want to understand the cut-off only nut, really, but this video pretty much explains its operation proper. I am using it for a water pressure booster pump after its original pressure control switch started leaking where the PVC sections were fused together. I like this one since it's not electric and any savings is worth it since the pump is 7 amps or up and you will notice a rise in your electric bill with average use.
To the person with the Wayne's press switch where the pump keeps running. Are the switch contacts open or closed. If they are open the switch is not wired properly. If the contacts are closed the pressure is not reaching the cutoff pressure of the switch. Most household pumps run up to 50 psi, most commercial systems run up to 60 psi.Good luck and if you still run into problems we're here. You also can send an email with your contact info and we can troubleshoot over the phone.
Very informative. I love this video. Mines need adjusting because the water keeps spouting out ever so often from the pipes. The water runs smoothly and then it starts spouting. Could that mean the pump needs adjusting?????
All I needed to learn to set up the pump operating range. My exact pressure switch. Now if only I could have had someone replace the pump and piping this easily.
Nice and straightforward with good quality. I've identified my bladder is bad, so my pump is working overtime. When the pump kicks on, the pressure maxes out the gauge. Could this be a sign that the switch may also be bad? Or is this a bad bladder symptom? I've replaced the gauge and cleaned up the contacts for good measure. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Dan, this is Russ with Reclaim. Depending on the age and condition/quality of the bladder in the tank, you may be able to simply refill it with air. With zero pressure on the system, fill to cut in pressure less 2 psi. If cut in is 30, fill bladder to 28 psi.
@nckeller Thanks for the reply. I replaced the bladder tank and pressure switch. The inlet to the pressure switch was 100% plugged, which I guess would explain the high pressure readings. Overall a pretty easy job after.
Thank you for an excellent video that concisely and simply showed me how to adjust each of these two screws and what is the effect of each one. I did not see what did you do to remove the control head to check for debris.
Hi. This is fantastic. Can you do one with a low pressure cut off too? I’m having some issues with the low pressure cutting off when I adjust this. They had said the cut off was just a few pounds below my cut in. That does not give much leeway.
Great video, very useful. My switch is a square D but only has a range adjustment.. I do not have a cut off adjustment. I've never had any issue until recently the pump doesn't kick in until 15psi, and shuts off at 70psi.. would this be a sign that I should just replace the switch?
Appreciate the video. Can you elaborate on the relationship between those screw settings, the pressure in the tank, the reading on the inline pressure gauge and the force of water coming from the tap? We have a 30/50, installed 10 yrs ago (new house). The past couple months we see markedly less water pressure at times. The wife especially notices it while she tries to wash her hair. Pressure in the tank is 54 psi. Gauge shows 34 psi. I did turn the first nut 3 times and turned the second once. Flushed the toilet, water flowed, the D-Square clicked but the line gauge did not move from 34 psi. Tap pressure is no change after letting it run for 1 minute upstairs. Any thoughts on that? I considered removing the DSquare from the line to see if it might be plugged but there's no shutoff valve prior to it. Assuming the only way to do that is turn off power to the pump, and still have to deal with water coming out from in the line , if I took it off.
Thanks for the great video! It is very helpful. We have made the adjustments we needed but pump still not workng great. My question is about cleaning the screen out as you allude to in the video. Not sure the procedure for pulling off the pressure switch or if I will loose the prime. Once the pressure switch is off, can the screen be removed to be cleaned or is it just washed off? Thanks for the info
Becky Knutson remove power and pressure, remove cover, mark wire locations and remove wires. remove switch and clean out orifice as best you can. If the switch is corroded dirty or worn it's cheap & easy to replace.
This was helpfully the guide on the side of the gauge going through each step I didn't have to call nobody saved me money I don't have right now thank you
Reclaim Filters & Systems Inc my submersible pump is bye passing my pressure bladder. when the pump is on it fills up the house lines and about half fills my pressure bladder then the pump kicks off. the meter reads 60 psi. once the pump is off I slowly loose cyphen and the meter drops to zero. once at zero all the water in the house lines drain back out side until the pump kicks back on and then all this repeats itself? there are NO leaks anywhere?? what am I doing wring?? bladder is 6mos old. pump is brand new. meter is brand new. I'm so puzzled. thanks sherry. without water 5 weeks now. can't afford repair person after paying for pump.
It sounds like the check valve is bad. If it's a deep well pump the nose of the pump has a check valve that keeps water from leaking back down through the pump and into the well. Other systems have a check valve further up on the system before the bladder tank. This keeps the pressure in the system until needed and prevents it from going backwards. PVC check valves are cheap and easy to install if your well check valve is bad. Install somewhere between the pump and the bladder tank. Make sure the check is rated for 120 psi.
Reclaim Filters & Systems Inc omgosh.......thank you for responding. I am so greatful for your help. I have no way to pay for a repair person and be done all I can do as a 50 year old woman with only my nephew's help.
Im not clear what the check valve is for sure. is it the box that clicks that has a pressure gauge on it? I replaced that first, then the pump, then all the electrical wiring along the pump and the pressure bladder is about 6 mos old. I'm gonna try the old box again. turned out it was not bad but I left the new one on. if you think we are not talking about the same thing,...will you let me know please.
Great video other guys have no clue what they are talking about quick question what actually create pressure I know the pump creates volume but doesn't the accumulator with the diaphragm creat the pressure I have a system that will run but once I shut a valve it doesn't seem to cut out, I can't tell the pressure the gauge is crap but after a while not long it will blow a capacitor ? Maybe a bad relay ???? Already changed our the 40/60 switch and checked power
Very good and informative video on how these work. I have a 30-50, can I adjust it to be a 40-60? Would I have to adjust the pressure in the air bladder in my expansion tank?
I'm looking to narrow the gap between cut on/off pressures. To do this I should tighten the large nut and loosen the small one correct? My end goal is to keep the overall system pressure a bit higher. I assume short cycling could be an issue but my pump already runs pretty much the entire time any tap is open once it reaches the cut on pressure. I'm hoping to achieve pretty much what a cycle stop valve does. (Not the cycling stop, just a more constant pressure.) Is this correct and is there any drawback to it?
Great video, thank you for this. I have a jet pump that feeds directly to my garden hose. I'm having a lot of trouble with the pressure switch cycling the pump to the point the thermal contacts open in the motor due to how much it cycles. Am I supposed to have a tank on the outlet of the pump? When I bought my house the previous owners had the pump directly to a garden hose. But it always cycles itself until the thermal contacts open with just a hose connected.
If your running water continually you do not need a pressure switch. Run the pump on while the water is flowing and off when the water is off. If you use a water hose with a trigger sprayer you will need to add a ballast pressure tank along with a pressure switch or you will burn your pump out. There are some smaller multi-stage pumps like Grundfos with a built in tank and pressure switch that works well in this application. I believe the model number is a MQ3-35.
@@reclaimfilterssystemsinc7529 another thing I noticed playing around with it some more today is that once I hit cut off and the pump turns off, the pressure drops down to almost zero instantaneously. Do I have a leak somewhere on the inlet side or pump face potentially? Thanks for your reply, I am going to look into a ballast tank because I would like to have a trigger style sprayer on the hose.
Great video! I have an old pressure tank with no bladder. Should it still be pressurized to 2 psi below cut in? I was a little worried about over-pressurizing it and only put in 20 psi. The pump and tank are like 60 years old. I should probably replace it.
ChevySS the 20 psi range is a factory default, you could raise a 40/60 switch to 50/70 then loosen the cut off only adjustment. That may get you in the ballpark.
Great video as I have exactly the same set up. Mine has been adjusted by someone else so I don't know what the range or the cut off is set to (pressure). How do I check what the pressure is? Thanks
Hi thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Question. Can you run a 30/50 at home here to a 40-60 without any issues. Feel like i need more preasure upstairs. Thanks in advance
You can go up to probably 37/57 without fully depressing the springs but that is not optimal, better off getting a proper 40/60 switch. Square D and Merrill both make good pressure switches that are less than $30.00 U.S.
@@reclaimfilterssystemsinc7529 Thats what i have it set now. After watching your video. I will look into getting. 40-60. Thanks very much for your help and getting back to me
Great video, when I'm adjusting the range or the cut-off nut, Am I doing this with the power on to the pump or am I turning the power to the pump off every time I make an adjustment ?? In other words can I make adjustments with power on without getting zapped ??
All you need is one at the ballast tank near the pressure switch. Most plumbing supplies have a special tee that threads into the ballast tank and has threaded holes for the pr. switch, a gauge and a press. relief valve.
I just built a pole barn. My house has a well. Can I T off the line to my house and run it straight to my pole barn? Or will I have to have another pressure tank in my pole barn? Or I will I have to run another line to the pressure tank in the house and run it back to the pole barn? Thanks
One tank is all you need. Since the Ballast tank is on the outlet of the pump and it's check valve you can tee in anywhere after your safety cut-off ball valve.
I had a pressure box installed and the pump keeps starting every few seconds. The max is adjusted to 30lbs. Should I adjust the bigger screw counter clockwise or what would you suggest? This problem is driving me up the wall. I hope you may have a idea of how to fix the problem.
In Bar it’s 0.138 less that the on pressure. For example: That’s 2 psi under cut in, so for a 40/60 switch the pressure in the tank “dry” with zero pressure on the system and the pump off is 38 psi. Cut in 40 less 2 psi equals 38 psi. If the pressure is too high you may get water hammer, if too low then your pressure could drop suddenly when to use water and could cause an on/off/on/off… cycling of the switch which could ruin a pump motor.
Excellent video and very helpful. Great job. I have the same pressure switch as yours and I'm guessing it's around 7 years old. My pump won't kick in ,when it should at 30 psi but still kicks out at 50 psi. I understand that there is no kick in adjustment, so I'll first check the contacts and maybe check if there is debris stuck in the screen of the switch. Wish me luck and thanks.........From Mission, B.C. Canada
Good Luck, some have a switch lever off located on the side that will prevent kick-in as well. It's a kind of off switch for the pump that keeps the contacts open. Lever down for normal operation, lever up for off.
That's a reverse action switch for 1 hp and smaller pump motors. The cut off range is is 4 to 25 psi, it is set differently. I am not very familiar with these and the settings are different. I would not swap springs it's cheaper and easier to replace it with a proper 30-50 switch. What is your application?
Thank you, I have been going nuts trying to figure out why our pressurizer wasn't working and it's definitely a bad switch (from the behavior I saw on this video). Off to the home supply store...
JB Marker said it best: "Very well done. Good quality shots and great clear explanation. All Utube vids should be this well done."
I totally agree, out of all the videos I searched through, this one explained CLEARLY how this particular system functions...
This was an excellent video! no BS, no unnecessary dialog, just the facts, theory and procedure shown clearly. Great job. Thank you.
Excellent video! After hours of tinkering and Googling, your video explained in 5 minutes what I needed to know and it worked! No unnecessary babble, just very clearly "how to" with easy to follow explanations and video. Thanks so much!!
Finally, a visual explanation on how the psi threshold moves with adjustment Thanks!
I would like to personally thank you for this video. It is 1 A.M. in Ecuador and thanks to your video we finally fixed the problem. Thank you from Ecuador.
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Thank you. I replaced my pressure switch today after four days without water. I used your advice to set the pressure. All is good now.
Fella you just save our back sides ! 21 year old system would not get past 45 psi.(starting failing yesterday), watched your vid cleaned the pressure switch, and copper line. back in business SO FAR SO GOOD! THANKS!!
your video sir has set the standards for this issue..short and direct to the subject which we handymans need. no crap talk..just pure business..👍👍👍
Thanks, as a single woman trying to fix the pressure problem, this was most helpful!
This is exactly what I needed to see so that I could adjust the pressure range on a house that I purchased on a well system. Thank you for the professional explanation of this switch.
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This is the best video explanation on the net for this issue. It's a simple mechanism, but difficult to grasp. This video makes it so simple! Thanks!!
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Thanks for the information. Your explanation of the process is about as perfect as it gets. I was able to calibrate my new switch in about the same amount of time it took to watch the video.
By far the best explanation how this switch works. For most of us when we buy a house there are tons of things we need to find out how it works. The well pump is one such mystery. Many thanks for making this video. This is what UA-cam is all about!
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Sir ,
This is the most informative video on water pump switches. I am from Treinidad and Tobago. Excellent explanation . Not all people should be making videos on how to do things.
Probably the best video of adjusting a pressure switch. THANKS!
I lost my water this weekend and have been pulling my hair out trying to figure out what's going on. This has been one of the best explanatory videos. Thank you so much.
Lifesaver buddy, thank you! Been dealing with poor water pressure at this house since I moved here,much better now!
I want to take a moment to thank you, FOR this video...💯. It was the ONE that HELPED me FIGURE out how to adjust my springs properly, AND LIKE A BOSS..👍😎.
Congratulations on a first class video. I have seen a lot of videos on UA-cam offering tutorials on a wide variety of subjects that interest me. This is by far the very best. ¡Thank you very much!
Excellent video. I've recently changed my pressure switch on my well tank, and now I understand how to adjust it properly. Thanks for sharing this info...
By far the best explanation on how a pressure switch works. Thanks for sharing.
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Very well done. Good quality shots and great clear explanation. All Utube vids should be this well done.
Great Video "Reclaim Filters & Systems Inc"! I have an "ok" working knowledge in regards to pressure switches, but I have always stayed away from adjusting the pressure/range/etc., due to my lack of knowledge, and opted to replace the switch when too old, or other wear and tear. After watching your video, and your excellent video work (frame in frame), I have a very clear understanding of its operation. Also gold nuggets were helpful like the Craftsman nutdreivers with hollow frame when working with nuts with extra long screws, are so helpful. In any case, great work, and thank you for the video!
Great video and easy to understand. Nice to be able to get a refresher when you haven’t worked on one for quite a while.
Great explanation and illustration of important pressure switch adjustments that no switch manufacturer explains at all ! Thanks !
Our well supplies 3 summer cottages. On our new square d pressure switch the shorter cut off adjustment spring can be moved up and down and is not under any tension. The 40/60 switch cycles at 34/55. The empty tank pressure is 32. We have a 5 year old large ($350) tank. Under heavy use the pump fails to come on even when the pressure goes to 0. If you open a faucet you can hear water draining back to the well pump and when it stops draining back you can turn the power back on and the well works normally until it happens again. It always happens when each cottage is using a lot of water. Thanks!
Thanks so very much for the video!! -8 degrees this morning in Maine
No water, saw your video bought new switch and only needed to be adjusted. Your awesome thanks again 😀 😊 ☺ 😄
Hi Joseph, glad to help.
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Finally a video that's to the point no extra blah blah blah to sit thru that only tends to confuse things. BTW I'm a 64yr.old widow of a wonder man who had a remodeling company. He was such a talented worker but not a great teacher. :)
Thank you, much appreciated. Glad to help. I've heard of wonder women but never a wonder man. Other than: "I wonder what that man is doing". Usually us guys are just OK at best... : )
Great explanation. Deserves a thumbs up. I have the 30-50
I just solved my pump problem , it's so easy after watching this video thanks alot
Thanks. This fixed the problem without replacing it. It's great to have videos that don't go on and on.
You have done an excellent job of keeping a simple subject simple. Thank you very much.
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Thank you very much for your demonstration, it was very useful. I appreciate your effort to assist and educate those of us who do not know theses things. I am a new comer and have a small holding in South Africa and is new in the field. Thank you once again
Its amazing how you can transmit all of your knowledge about Hydronewmatic systems. I really appreciate your video and the time you took to made such. It is easy to understand, to follow and to learn. Thank you once again.
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If this has been helpful I am glad. Thank you. To answer some questions: This is similar to even the inexpensive pressure switches found in many small air compressors but the range and the cut off only adjustments are usually screws instead of loc-nuts. In the common Harbor Freight air compressors the range screw is usually a cad plated metal screw recessed into the plastic and the cut off only is a plastic screw knob that is raised. If there is only one adjustment, it is usually the cut off only with the range being preset and non adjustable. In most all cases the instructions are printed in mice type under the lid of the switch.
Dude, thank you. This video made adjustment easy to do and understand the how and why.
Hi Sageau, this was just for demo. Normally the pressure switch stays closed for a few moments after the demand for water stops while the ballast tank is filling. A common problem for a fast cycling pressure switch is a bad ballast pressure tank. That will wear out your contacts (sparking) and it will prematurely wear out your pump and use more electricity because of the start stop start... of the pump. The cold does change the spring tension and will result in a change in set pressures.
Nice tutorial. Graphics in the left margin were a nice touch! Thanks, RF&S!
Best video I've found on how to adjust a pressure switch. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this information our pump has been cycling a lot recently and I will adjust it like you showed us. I will make sure the power is off when I do this especially since it is 240 volts!!
Excellent video. Very well done and clear. Much better than the manufacturers video on same topic. Thanks for posting.
This was excellent. The psi graphic on the left made all the difference. Thanks.
I am so thankful you made this. Clear and concise. Fixed my switch in 2 mins thanks to you.
Excellent explanation. Very good camera shot and the speech is really clear and understandable. Thanks!
Thanks alot! This pump is a surface pump in my basement but that is kind of what I was leaning toward as well! Thanks again!!
Excellent video and showed clearly what it took me ages to understand before, from reading the online manuals.
Of all the videos I have seen about pressure switches this is by far the very best. It explains very well the method and the reasoning in terms even a moron could understand. This is also a short video....GREAT JOB
Certainly, this is the very best. Excellent presentation !
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Excellent . Clear, concise and to the point. Didn't waste my time. Would be nice if others would do the same.
thanks... I already had a general idea but this is very clearly explained and the visuals really are nice and help some of those who might not understand.
Great video, well presented and informative. Answered all my questions. Thank you sir for your time and efforts.
Thank you very much for posting this. I very clearly now understand the workings of this pressure switch. Well done!
great video, succinct, clear, covers all the bases of pressure switch adjustment
Excellent video! By far the clearest and best explanation I've seen.
Thanks for the clear explanation! Being new to the well system living, I was able to replace both the switch and the gauge to get my system working!
Thanks, I just bought one from China for $9 bucks, but it had nothing for instructions. I want to understand the cut-off only nut, really, but this video pretty much explains its operation proper. I am using it for a water pressure booster pump after its original pressure control switch started leaking where the PVC sections were fused together. I like this one since it's not electric and any savings is worth it since the pump is 7 amps or up and you will notice a rise in your electric bill with average use.
Its a 7 year old video but still the best explanation I've seen. Thanks! 😊
To the person with the Wayne's press switch where the pump keeps running. Are the switch contacts open or closed. If they are open the switch is not wired properly. If the contacts are closed the pressure is not reaching the cutoff pressure of the switch. Most household pumps run up to 50 psi, most commercial systems run up to 60 psi.Good luck and if you still run into problems we're here. You also can send an email with your contact info and we can troubleshoot over the phone.
Nice and simple😊
The pressure graphic is very helpful. I think most might assume there are high and low setpoints (not the case). Thanks.
40 to 50
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Very informative. I love this video. Mines need adjusting because the water keeps spouting out ever so often from the pipes. The water runs smoothly and then it starts spouting. Could that mean the pump needs adjusting?????
EXCELLENT VIDEO ON ADJUSTMENT OF A SQUARE D PRESSURE CONTROL SWITCH.
Thank you so much. This helped me immensely. Every second was helpful and non-annoying, which is a rarity on here. A+++ Following!!
Brilliant. The BEST explanation I've ever seen!
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All I needed to learn to set up the pump operating range. My exact pressure switch. Now if only I could have had someone replace the pump and piping this easily.
GREAT video and explanation! Now we can adjust my son's wellxtrol wx202 pressure switch. Excellent information. Thanks for posting!
Nice and straightforward with good quality. I've identified my bladder is bad, so my pump is working overtime. When the pump kicks on, the pressure maxes out the gauge. Could this be a sign that the switch may also be bad? Or is this a bad bladder symptom? I've replaced the gauge and cleaned up the contacts for good measure.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Dan, this is Russ with Reclaim. Depending on the age and condition/quality of the bladder in the tank, you may be able to simply refill it with air. With zero pressure on the system, fill to cut in pressure less 2 psi. If cut in is 30, fill bladder to 28 psi.
@nckeller Thanks for the reply. I replaced the bladder tank and pressure switch. The inlet to the pressure switch was 100% plugged, which I guess would explain the high pressure readings. Overall a pretty easy job after.
Thank you for an excellent video that concisely and simply showed me how to adjust each of these two screws and what is the effect of each one.
I did not see what did you do to remove the control head to check for debris.
Thank you for the video. If I installed 30-50 switch, is is possible to lower the pressure and make it 25-45.
Hi. This is fantastic. Can you do one with a low pressure cut off too? I’m having some issues with the low pressure cutting off when I adjust this. They had said the cut off was just a few pounds below my cut in. That does not give much leeway.
Great easy to understand and clear explanation, got the where flowing again thanks
Great video, very useful. My switch is a square D but only has a range adjustment.. I do not have a cut off adjustment. I've never had any issue until recently the pump doesn't kick in until 15psi, and shuts off at 70psi.. would this be a sign that I should just replace the switch?
Appreciate the video. Can you elaborate on the relationship between those screw settings, the pressure in the tank, the reading on the inline pressure gauge and the force of water coming from the tap? We have a 30/50, installed 10 yrs ago (new house). The past couple months we see markedly less water pressure at times. The wife especially notices it while she tries to wash her hair. Pressure in the tank is 54 psi. Gauge shows 34 psi. I did turn the first nut 3 times and turned the second once. Flushed the toilet, water flowed, the D-Square clicked but the line gauge did not move from 34 psi. Tap pressure is no change after letting it run for 1 minute upstairs. Any thoughts on that? I considered removing the DSquare from the line to see if it might be plugged but there's no shutoff valve prior to it. Assuming the only way to do that is turn off power to the pump, and still have to deal with water coming out from in the line , if I took it off.
Thanks for the great video! It is very helpful. We have made the adjustments we needed but pump still not workng great. My question is about cleaning the screen out as you allude to in the video. Not sure the procedure for pulling off the pressure switch or if I will loose the prime. Once the pressure switch is off, can the screen be removed to be cleaned or is it just washed off? Thanks for the info
Becky Knutson
remove power and pressure, remove cover, mark wire locations and remove wires. remove switch and clean out orifice as best you can. If the switch is corroded dirty or worn it's cheap & easy to replace.
This was helpfully the guide on the side of the gauge going through each step I didn't have to call nobody saved me money I don't have right now thank you
Cool! Glad to help
Reclaim Filters & Systems Inc my submersible pump is bye passing my pressure bladder. when the pump is on it fills up the house lines and about half fills my pressure bladder then the pump kicks off. the meter reads 60 psi.
once the pump is off I slowly loose cyphen and the meter drops to zero.
once at zero all the water in the house lines drain back out side until the pump kicks back on and then all this repeats itself?
there are NO leaks anywhere??
what am I doing wring??
bladder is 6mos old. pump is brand new. meter is brand new. I'm so puzzled.
thanks sherry.
without water 5 weeks now. can't afford repair person after paying for pump.
It sounds like the check valve is bad. If it's a deep well pump the nose of the pump has a check valve that keeps water from leaking back down through the pump and into the well. Other systems have a check valve further up on the system before the bladder tank. This keeps the pressure in the system until needed and prevents it from going backwards. PVC check valves are cheap and easy to install if your well check valve is bad. Install somewhere between the pump and the bladder tank. Make sure the check is rated for 120 psi.
Reclaim Filters & Systems Inc omgosh.......thank you for responding. I am so greatful for your help. I have no way to pay for a repair person and be done all I can do as a 50 year old woman with only my nephew's help.
Im not clear what the check valve is for sure. is it the box that clicks that has a pressure gauge on it? I replaced that first, then the pump, then all the electrical wiring along the pump and the pressure bladder is about 6 mos old. I'm gonna try the old box again. turned out it was not bad but I left the new one on. if you think we are not talking about the same thing,...will you let me know please.
Great video other guys have no clue what they are talking about quick question what actually create pressure I know the pump creates volume but doesn't the accumulator with the diaphragm creat the pressure I have a system that will run but once I shut a valve it doesn't seem to cut out, I can't tell the pressure the gauge is crap but after a while not long it will blow a capacitor ? Maybe a bad relay ???? Already changed our the 40/60 switch and checked power
Very good and informative video on how these work. I have a 30-50, can I adjust it to be a 40-60? Would I have to adjust the pressure in the air bladder in my expansion tank?
I'm looking to narrow the gap between cut on/off pressures. To do this I should tighten the large nut and loosen the small one correct? My end goal is to keep the overall system pressure a bit higher. I assume short cycling could be an issue but my pump already runs pretty much the entire time any tap is open once it reaches the cut on pressure. I'm hoping to achieve pretty much what a cycle stop valve does. (Not the cycling stop, just a more constant pressure.) Is this correct and is there any drawback to it?
Great video, thank you for this. I have a jet pump that feeds directly to my garden hose. I'm having a lot of trouble with the pressure switch cycling the pump to the point the thermal contacts open in the motor due to how much it cycles. Am I supposed to have a tank on the outlet of the pump? When I bought my house the previous owners had the pump directly to a garden hose. But it always cycles itself until the thermal contacts open with just a hose connected.
If your running water continually you do not need a pressure switch. Run the pump on while the water is flowing and off when the water is off. If you use a water hose with a trigger sprayer you will need to add a ballast pressure tank along with a pressure switch or you will burn your pump out. There are some smaller multi-stage pumps like Grundfos with a built in tank and pressure switch that works well in this application. I believe the model number is a MQ3-35.
@@reclaimfilterssystemsinc7529 another thing I noticed playing around with it some more today is that once I hit cut off and the pump turns off, the pressure drops down to almost zero instantaneously. Do I have a leak somewhere on the inlet side or pump face potentially?
Thanks for your reply, I am going to look into a ballast tank because I would like to have a trigger style sprayer on the hose.
Video is professional, very informative & straight to the point! Thanks...
You are correct, it is a reverse acting switch closes on 10psi, opens on 5psi designed to protect the pump..
Great video! I have an old pressure tank with no bladder. Should it still be pressurized to 2 psi below cut in? I was a little worried about over-pressurizing it and only put in 20 psi. The pump and tank are like 60 years old. I should probably replace it.
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I was in error saying it was 10-5psi, it is 10psi off 5psi on....so it is not reverse, right? so I may be able to swap springs?
ChevySS the 20 psi range is a factory default, you could raise a 40/60 switch to 50/70 then loosen the cut off only adjustment. That may get you in the ballpark.
Great video as I have exactly the same set up. Mine has been adjusted by someone else so I don't know what the range or the cut off is set to (pressure). How do I check what the pressure is? Thanks
Excellent video. Love the range graphic overlay. Thanks!
Thx , I love it! I now know that it probably is "clogged with debris" and shall try to help my old friend to fix his water in the summer house.
Excellent video and thanks for the tips about what causes it to go out of adjustment as I just had that
Excellent tutorial! Very helpful when I replaced my pressure tank.
Hi thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Question. Can you run a 30/50 at home here to a 40-60 without any issues. Feel like i need more preasure upstairs. Thanks in advance
You can go up to probably 37/57 without fully depressing the springs but that is not optimal, better off getting a proper 40/60 switch. Square D and Merrill both make good pressure switches that are less than $30.00 U.S.
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Thats what i have it set now. After watching your video. I will look into getting. 40-60. Thanks very much for your help and getting back to me
Well done. Explanations are crystal clean et visual.
Great video, when I'm adjusting the range or the cut-off nut, Am I doing this with the power on to the pump or am I turning the power to the pump off every time I make an adjustment ?? In other words can I make adjustments with power on without getting zapped ??
Thanks man. Explained a lot. Fixing to install a presure tank tomorrow. Do i need a gauge at the tank and the pump?
All you need is one at the ballast tank near the pressure switch. Most plumbing supplies have a special tee that threads into the ballast tank and has threaded holes for the pr. switch, a gauge and a press. relief valve.
this video help me a lot installing my pressure switch... THUMBS UP to you sir!
Very helpful and straightforward!
I just built a pole barn. My house has a well. Can I T off the line to my house and run it straight to my pole barn? Or will I have to have another pressure tank in my pole barn? Or I will I have to run another line to the pressure tank in the house and run it back to the pole barn? Thanks
One tank is all you need. Since the Ballast tank is on the outlet of the pump and it's check valve you can tee in anywhere after your safety cut-off ball valve.
I had a pressure box installed and the pump keeps starting every few seconds. The max is adjusted to 30lbs. Should I adjust the bigger screw counter clockwise or what would you suggest? This problem is driving me up the wall. I hope you may have a idea of how to fix the problem.
In Bar it’s 0.138 less that the on pressure. For example: That’s 2 psi under cut in, so for a 40/60 switch the pressure in the tank “dry” with zero pressure on the system and the pump off is 38 psi. Cut in 40 less 2 psi equals 38 psi. If the pressure is too high you may get water hammer, if too low then your pressure could drop suddenly when to use water and could cause an on/off/on/off… cycling of the switch which could ruin a pump motor.
Excellent video and very helpful. Great job. I have the same pressure switch as yours and I'm guessing it's around 7 years old. My pump won't kick in ,when it should at 30 psi but still kicks out at 50 psi. I understand that there is no kick in adjustment, so I'll first check the contacts and maybe check if there is debris stuck in the screen of the switch. Wish me luck and thanks.........From Mission, B.C. Canada
Good Luck, some have a switch lever off located on the side that will prevent kick-in as well. It's a kind of off switch for the pump that keeps the contacts open. Lever down for normal operation, lever up for off.
That's a reverse action switch for 1 hp and smaller pump motors. The cut off range is is 4 to 25 psi, it is set differently. I am not very familiar with these and the settings are different. I would not swap springs it's cheaper and easier to replace it with a proper 30-50 switch. What is your application?
Thank you, I have been going nuts trying to figure out why our pressurizer wasn't working and it's definitely a bad switch (from the behavior I saw on this video). Off to the home supply store...