How To Set Well Pressure Tank Air Pressure

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  • @carolthurman2427
    @carolthurman2427 4 роки тому +30

    Finally...a video about Well Pumps I can actually understand. ..Thank you for posting this

  • @andyd2960
    @andyd2960 2 роки тому +4

    LIFE SAVER DUDE. I'm not familiar with wells. From my other research it looked like I needed a new well. I tested my pressure as a long shot and this video just saved me from thousands of dollars that wouldn't fix my problem. I might need a new tank, but that isn't terrible. So far it's holding air. But it's old.

  • @upkrflupke
    @upkrflupke Рік тому +3

    Finally someone explains this in an understandable way! Good on you.

  • @sarahmiddleton4076
    @sarahmiddleton4076 3 роки тому +13

    Great video, straightforward common-sense approach for how the system works, thanks for doing this.

  • @he7is7at7hand
    @he7is7at7hand 2 роки тому +2

    You might want to just set it up so that if you want to drain your pressure tank you have a pipe that simply runs out through the wall and drains it outside. That's what I would do, of course I'm here in West Texas, it may be warmer here than where you are. Thanks so much for the video! It was very helpful.

  • @gregrichard9192
    @gregrichard9192 4 роки тому +2

    Ben you're a jack of all trades
    AC, electrical, plumbing

  • @JohnGilman-jg9gp
    @JohnGilman-jg9gp Рік тому +3

    Well done Ben. 1st video I looked at and you explained the pressure setting for the pressure tank clearly. My tank pressure was down to 15psi and the pump cycling. Set it to the pressure per your instructions and all looks good now. Thanks

  • @joseph78e4n6
    @joseph78e4n6 Рік тому +1

    awesome VIDEO . I have to
    check my pressure tank . it
    was installed a year ago .

  • @thomassoch7874
    @thomassoch7874 3 роки тому +2

    Your a knowledgeable and gifted teacher

  • @deniseoesterling9522
    @deniseoesterling9522 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Ben! You really helped us with setting up our pressure tank with your detailed info.

  • @patrickrichards4616
    @patrickrichards4616 4 роки тому +3

    Best video I have seen on the topic. Clear and concise. Thank you.

  • @Pacasmayo2day
    @Pacasmayo2day Рік тому

    I have been looking for a video just like this and you nailed the answer right on the money.

  • @CymroGlan
    @CymroGlan 4 роки тому +3

    Great, great video. Clear easy to understand explanation Ben.

  • @MrBowser2012
    @MrBowser2012 2 роки тому +1

    Exactly what I was after. Well done!

  • @sandrarichardson2713
    @sandrarichardson2713 Рік тому +1

    Always, always Benjamin...the best camera work and very informative without taking sooo much time to say it. Lol.
    What brand pump and tank do you have...the sizes and such. That would be useful for me.
    Thanks for your help...I don't know how many times now. I like your style of no nonsense and neat work. Jesus bless.

  • @tenwalls2428
    @tenwalls2428 6 місяців тому

    A very valuable addition to any well pump system is an electric light bulb placed somewhere outside the well house that comes on when the pump turns on. I just use a 14-2 romex feeding the exterior rated light fixture. I connect one of the 14-2 wires inside the pressure switch to one of the two pump/load terminals and the other simply grounded to one of the ground screws of the pressure switch housing. At the light fixturre, just connect the two wires as usual. Now, any time the pump comes on, there's a visual alert that can be seen from anywhere outside the well house as long as the pump is running.

  • @gtlogic6023
    @gtlogic6023 2 роки тому

    Your videos are so clear and detailed, I was able to see your individual DNA molecules in your hands of those close up shots.

  • @jjohnmac1134
    @jjohnmac1134 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this Video. It was easy to understand. Really appreciate the help.

  • @rstephenhoover6095
    @rstephenhoover6095 2 роки тому +14

    NIce job! I subscribed, hit the like and bell. At risk of sounding like an old fart, I have to say I love to see smart, well spoken, young people thriving in a blue collar career (like generations of my family) ready to help others learn how to do this or that as well. You will never be unemployed and probably already running your own business. You answered all the questions I had about pump tanks. I needed a refresher before I go adjust my son's house's well tank later today. I could not remember what the deal was with the 2 lb differential. All the best to you, Ben.

    • @saltycreole2673
      @saltycreole2673 Рік тому

      Me too, and everything you said. I have a blue collar daughter and one who loves physical work, she could watch it all day! Lol! We know which one would be good in a disaster situation. Luv 'em both, but...,

  • @darnice1125
    @darnice1125 10 місяців тому

    Great video, so many idiots set the tank when empty to the line pressure desired. Which is 100% wrong. It should be about half of your desired pressure to prevent early bladder failure.

  • @kimberlydeann
    @kimberlydeann 3 роки тому +12

    That valve is called a Schrader valve.

  • @norain31
    @norain31 2 роки тому +2

    i was told 2lbs below pump kick in pressure with system depressurized .good video ! ben !!

  • @CB-68-westcreations
    @CB-68-westcreations 2 роки тому +4

    This depends on the type of your pressure tank. However in my experience with modern pressure tanks, first check the ratings for your individual tank. It should be printed clearly on a label somewhere on the tank.
    Didn’t see the specs on that particular pressure tank. But that’s an incredibly low water pressure. Standard residential is 60 psi in most areas. And you don’t want to go beyond about 75 or 80 for any reason for residential water. Specs on that particular tank will probably tell you’ve got a max pressure Capability of 125 psi. Of course that may not do much good if you have pressure reduced at the well.
    And as always, if it was configured based on the capacity or capability of your well then it should be left at those settings. There’s absolutely so much to get into on this subject there’s no way to do it in a single comment. If you’re having trouble with your water pressure, first you should check the pressure regulator on your well, and consider bringing that tank up to 60 psi if it can handle it. It very likely can handle that.

    • @CB-68-westcreations
      @CB-68-westcreations 2 роки тому +1

      Of course you need to be sure your well pump is rated for those pressures. A few of them simply are not. But most can

  • @shyamsingh-ky5ox
    @shyamsingh-ky5ox 5 років тому +3

    Very good explanation bro.
    Thanks.

  • @cslloyd1
    @cslloyd1 4 роки тому +3

    Question: what does the tank do if the bladder pressure gets too low? what about too high? Are there symptoms one can detect while, say, taking a shower?

  • @genevelis6075
    @genevelis6075 9 місяців тому +1

    I wonder if you could help me find answers to the following:
    Thinking to lower the pressure tank and connect to the pump about 10' - 15' under the ground to eliminate the heating well house in the winter season. My pipe runs about 6' under the ground. 1) is it a good idea? 2) how to do it? 3) Should I install another pressure tank under the house in the crawl space? The well is about 30 yards away from the house.

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 6 місяців тому +1

    WHAT determines which pressure setting 30-50 or 20-40 is chosen Benjamin ????

  • @johno.hollis3701
    @johno.hollis3701 7 місяців тому +1

    Oh mygosh , I havent checked tank pressure in the 23 years i've lived here, but you're right not enough tank pressure. I do remember Eddy Haskell.

  • @jajaid6
    @jajaid6 Рік тому

    When draining the tank do you close off the valve going to the rest of the house or do you let it all drain back into the sump area?

  • @CommentFactsAndNotNegativity
    @CommentFactsAndNotNegativity 3 роки тому +1

    At 1:40 , when showing that you have to empty the water from the pressure tank, you say "You can do this any place in your house." My tank is 2" above the floor in my basement, so would your statement mean that I could turn on the water in the (basement) laundry tub to empty the tank? I suppose if I do that first, then I could empty the last little bit of water from the hose bib plumbed in right next to the pressure tank to completely empty it. Did I understand you correctly and it my procedure adequate?

  • @elenimalandrinos5751
    @elenimalandrinos5751 8 місяців тому

    Very Helpful, Thank You

  • @aldoaranda4222
    @aldoaranda4222 8 місяців тому

    Thank you!
    The last time I checked my pressure tank was like 7 years ago.😂

  • @iainnicholson4399
    @iainnicholson4399 2 роки тому

    Told me everything I needed to know. Thank you

  • @georgevega9597
    @georgevega9597 3 роки тому +1

    Are you supposed to close the water faucets when pressurizing the tank?

  • @vgoose50
    @vgoose50 2 місяці тому

    Thanks what I was looking for on pressurizing the tank, but has anyone told you you look like leave it to beaver?

  • @gabrielestrada4803
    @gabrielestrada4803 4 роки тому +1

    What about a pressure tank in the hot sun? Will that affect the number. Benjamin Sahlstrom

  • @Earthcitizen4609
    @Earthcitizen4609 Рік тому +1

    The most knowledgeble young guy in the internet, rare for new generations

    • @gandalf2256
      @gandalf2256 8 місяців тому

      Fck off with your generation crap.

  • @brewmaster0507
    @brewmaster0507 Рік тому

    ben your videos are awesome. thank you

  • @balkaranmahabir8557
    @balkaranmahabir8557 3 місяці тому

    Sir... u jus solved alll my problems. I changed all my lines n taps bcuz my pump wz coming on n off every 2 mins.

  • @bfaraguna26
    @bfaraguna26 3 роки тому +1

    excellent explanation

  • @getreal3336
    @getreal3336 Рік тому

    May I ask...
    I have a 44 gallon well X Trol tank with a 60/80 pressure switch, that I have set to 55/75 for maximum pressure at my bathrooms, but not hitting the 80lb max, that home piping is rated for.
    So with that set up, what should be the air pressure in my water tank itself in order to maximize the house water pressure?
    If I understood your video right, I need to get it to 53 pounds of pressure inside the tank, correct?
    Thanks in advance for your response back and thanks for the great vid.
    Edit to add another question...
    Can I drop my pressure switch down to 45psi, so that the settings will be 45/75? My thinking is, if I drop the low down from 55 to 45, I'll still have solid pressure, but I am extending my well pump life by a lot, because it will comes on less, and stay on longer when it does come on.
    I think these questions will help a lot of people, and if they do, please watch the video, but also watch the ads. Sit through the ads no matter how painful, as they get the great people who create awesome vids like this paid a little bit. JS. 😊
    TY Benjamin! 👍

  • @yoko180
    @yoko180 Рік тому

    Great information. My jet pump is short cycling. Should I install a larger pressure tank?

    • @franciscody9622
      @franciscody9622 Рік тому +1

      No, firat check if the bladder of your pressure tank is spoiled. This causes the pressure tank to become water-logged resulting in short cycling.

  • @fyrfox2000
    @fyrfox2000 2 роки тому +1

    Great video!

  • @alanjagroop1282
    @alanjagroop1282 3 роки тому +1

    DO YOU HAVE TO CHANGE THE TANK AND HOW OFTEN DO U CHANGE IT. HOW LONG WILL IT LAST. WHAT DO U DO WITH THE TANK AFTER. COULD IT BE SOLD BACK.

  • @Bigbopperairguns
    @Bigbopperairguns 2 місяці тому

    Will you do a install video on the same tank?

  • @philippetulula700
    @philippetulula700 3 роки тому +1

    Great info. Thanks.
    Do you have any thoughts on Cycle Stop Valves? They sound good on paper but wondering if you have experience with them and could discuss pros/cons

  • @richardbarkley9909
    @richardbarkley9909 9 місяців тому

    I have recently watched probably 6-8 videos with folks troubleshooting pump/pressure switch/pressure tank issues. Not 1 has mentioned anything about the tube that runs from the pump to the switch. I'm in Florida and every one of them I've seen are plastic. We have a fairly serious sulfur content (NEW WELL) and the darn sulfur has clogged up the jet in the pump twice now in 2 years to the point that mechanical intervention and even flushing with muriatic acid has to be done in order to get it to pump water again. Have you ever dealt with something like this?

  • @loveIsraelnow
    @loveIsraelnow 7 місяців тому

    thank you for the video, it's helpful

  • @Mr.majic_cracker
    @Mr.majic_cracker 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. Very helpful.

  • @FilmerOfBobcats
    @FilmerOfBobcats Рік тому

    While you are doing all this, do you also need to shut the water intake to the water heater so that it doesn’t go dry?

  • @mustafabaktr3502
    @mustafabaktr3502 Рік тому

    thanks for the informative video.

  • @Shortwheels316
    @Shortwheels316 7 місяців тому

    I have a small floater which just runs my sprinklers. I noticed at any given time the pump would come on for about 2 maybe 3 seconds and just stop again every so often. Not sure if the tank was just so low on pressure. Now the pump doesn't come on when activated my the sprinkler panel. I took a tire gauge to check tank I get a 0 psi reading

  • @dirtzilla500
    @dirtzilla500 5 років тому +5

    great info, thank-you

  • @harryreams6248
    @harryreams6248 3 роки тому +3

    You should explain WHY short cycling over time damages a pump.
    I assume it's because a pump draws much higher amperage at startup, which heats the pump above normal running temperature, and short-cycling doesn't give the pump enough run time to cool it down to normal running temperature.

    • @fherdelta2467
      @fherdelta2467 3 роки тому +1

      Starting and stopping more often subjects the well to increased wear from acceleration and deceleration. Just as a city driven car has more wear than a highway driven car of the same mileage.

  • @jondeur2686
    @jondeur2686 2 роки тому

    Great helpful video Benjamin. I have a question. LG told me that my ice maker is not working properly because the water pressure is too high. I don't know if that's correct but I'm wondering how to permanently lower the pressure in my tank. It's now set at 40-60. Can I change it to 30-50? How do I do that? I'm assuming I let some air out of the tank to lower the cut-in number to 28. How do I adjust the pressure switch?
    Thanks for your help

  • @upulranaweera3597
    @upulranaweera3597 2 роки тому

    Hi, greetings from Sri Lanka. Thanks for this very useful video. I am still learning. Recently my pressure pump for the bathroom showers started to drop pressure and as result the water flow gets really slow and only a while the pressure pump restarts. I checked the pressure gauge and find the pump restarts only when the pressure goes down to zero. Could you pl advice me to correct this, which nuts to adjust in the pressure switch? Thanks again.

  • @fireguyyy
    @fireguyyy 4 роки тому

    Very nice video and well explained. Thanks

  • @torrance8577
    @torrance8577 Рік тому

    Terrific vid! Thanks!

  • @robertgonzalez777
    @robertgonzalez777 Рік тому

    Hey Ben first of all when I thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom I was wondering maybe if you you can help me figure out the layout and set up of my components. I have a water storage tank from a well system so it goes like this well to storage tank storage tank to house, and my components I would like to have your wisdom on how to set up in the order would be a settlement spin down filter to my Grundfos booster pump expansion tank whole house filtration system and I have a electric tankless hot water heater so if it’s not much to ask from you, could you please help me with the set up and configuration just wondering if the order in my head matches up with how you would set it up I thank you very much for any feedback. God bless Ben be safe.

  • @williamhartman9
    @williamhartman9 Рік тому

    Thanks Benjamin, my 40/60 tank is reading at 40 psi, is this bad? I know it shouldn’t be 38

  • @shawnhorne9296
    @shawnhorne9296 3 роки тому

    And also does it matter the size of tank , as a rule is the pressure all ways te lowest number of the switch as a pressure #number, thanks again 👍

  • @chrisbarnett3940
    @chrisbarnett3940 5 років тому

    Thanks man u saved me allot of bs here in southern Oregon

  • @headlinmei979
    @headlinmei979 3 роки тому

    Great job on the explanation

  • @TurdFerguson-ez8yq
    @TurdFerguson-ez8yq Рік тому

    You have have already started to answer questions anyway pressure take started leaking went to the hardware store not knowing anything I took his advice and got a 30 gallon tank witch the one I took out 75 gallon now I have to much air in the system what can you offer me help on
    Thank you

  • @darylberman6295
    @darylberman6295 3 роки тому

    .Great video , I will use these tips to analyze whats with the well pump.
    On another job site last time I messed with the the sprinkler system box next to the well pump it started to smoke a little, then a lot, then a few small flames, I freaked out !! Thankfully the gardner next door saw me getting a little hysterical. by then it was kind of on fire !
    we had to call the electrician to rewire the yard, omg it was something . WHAT A DAY! lol
    One question, Why are you standing in a puddle of water with 220volts running through the system. Be careful ! I subscribed please make more videos !

  • @tabitharushing6206
    @tabitharushing6206 10 місяців тому

    My faucets in the house spit out water when the faucets are turned on . Could this be a problem with the pressure not being set correctly in the tank?

  • @zaizoesclashing7103
    @zaizoesclashing7103 4 роки тому

    Holy shit... My pump went from going on.off.on.off.on.off. to On........... Off................................................................. On.......... you get the point.. Can't believe i didnt know to check these yearly

  • @mikeneill6400
    @mikeneill6400 Рік тому

    When on a well what determines the overall water pressure? My pressure tank is set to fill at 40 and stop at 50 psi, and my water pressure after the tank is 45 psi. Is there anyway to safely increase this?

  • @mikekoplin4829
    @mikekoplin4829 Рік тому +23

    Anyone remember leave it to beaver

    • @deanaf
      @deanaf 5 місяців тому +2

      😂😂😂

    • @Parabellum-X
      @Parabellum-X 5 місяців тому +1

      Jesus... 😆
      Gee golly, Wally!

    • @greggsnyder8586
      @greggsnyder8586 5 місяців тому +1

      Pretty close my friend.

    • @dkuiv
      @dkuiv 3 місяці тому

      The Beave was never this helpful

    • @halcopeland1462
      @halcopeland1462 2 місяці тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😂

  • @426superbee4
    @426superbee4 Рік тому

    Winter i really have to keep a eye for busted lines! Boy does that run up the electric bill FAST> Plus it not good on the well pump either

  • @lanceweinert2590
    @lanceweinert2590 Рік тому

    Thanks saved me from calling a plumber on my handyman service call that I couldn't figure out for anything 😄

  • @shurunsundaram
    @shurunsundaram 3 роки тому

    Nice information bro.Thank you.

  • @jacobeigenheer3585
    @jacobeigenheer3585 Рік тому

    If you add a second tank, does it have to be the same size as the first one?

  • @SergioPerez-vs6vk
    @SergioPerez-vs6vk 3 роки тому

    Hello friend how many psi of pressure should I put to my 4 gallon well thank. Thanks

  • @OthmanAlikhan
    @OthmanAlikhan 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video =)

  • @captnemo8069
    @captnemo8069 2 роки тому

    Hi Ben, I don't mean to be rude, but has anyone ever told you you look the The Beaver on "Leave it to Beaver"

  • @abigail19.99
    @abigail19.99 4 роки тому

    So can you put air in the tank with a compressor? I have a 20 40 wellsaver pressure tank, it has twenty lbs when we checked the valve, but our PSI valve is at 0.

  • @jimmillie2078
    @jimmillie2078 3 роки тому

    Does it matter what side of the tee you put your pressure gauges and pressures relief valve

  • @golf118now
    @golf118now 5 місяців тому

    What happens if you set the pressure in the tank the same as the cut in pressure ?

  • @thingsandstuff8615
    @thingsandstuff8615 2 роки тому

    you gave me anxiety being in water with electrical and piping ive been electrocuted by an exposed wire hitting a window frame and me grabbing the the window to open it. i had to be kicked off the window. other than that it was educational video. summed everything up nicely. just be safer.

  • @danssv8
    @danssv8 4 роки тому

    Great information there bro , thanks very well explained

  • @reversefulfillment9189
    @reversefulfillment9189 Рік тому

    Good video bro, you look alot like Leave it to Beaver

  • @stephenjackson4392
    @stephenjackson4392 2 роки тому

    Are different tanks require different pressures?

  • @shoppingcartmafia1482
    @shoppingcartmafia1482 4 роки тому

    Nice informative video man!
    Thank you

  • @herbalannie7707
    @herbalannie7707 2 роки тому

    Very helpful

  • @eli2017et
    @eli2017et Рік тому

    my tanker has the rubber insert where you put air the rubber is leaking how can I replace it ?

  • @herdHistruth
    @herdHistruth 11 місяців тому +1

    BEFORE DOING ANYTHING CHECK FIXTURES FOR SEDIMENT BUILDUP

  • @philipdove1705
    @philipdove1705 2 роки тому

    Do I have to drain the water to add air. My 40/60 is reading 1 psi and I just drained it my pressureguage is broken . And the problem I have is high and low water pressure.

  • @bad-dogz
    @bad-dogz Рік тому

    All you need is a non pressurized holding tank. Between well and pressure tank. Your well pump will work even less than with a pressure tank only.

  • @shawnhorne9296
    @shawnhorne9296 3 роки тому

    If the tank is low or not working properly, will the pressure switch turn off and on rapidly?? Thank you very much

    • @JohnGilman-jg9gp
      @JohnGilman-jg9gp Рік тому

      You are describing a cycling pump. The switch is being activated and causing the pump to turn on & off rapidly (every few seconds) and as Ben explained, this is likely due to the pressure tank having low pressure. If you watch your pressure gauge you'll see it going up & down with the cycling.

  • @rolandsalvato
    @rolandsalvato 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Ben - great video - thanks! I would like to adjust my pressure tank so that i can allow my pump to generate more pressure. Does that mean I simply need to a) empty the tank of water; b) pump more air into the tank...? The pump is 380 watts and currently is set to shut off at 43 psi. I want it to push until it hits 59 psi. Is the pressure tank the LIMITING FACTOR in this setup? Thanks again!

    • @alacastersoi8265
      @alacastersoi8265 3 роки тому

      It's all just an open space. If you decrease the air pressure, you'll have less water in the tank, but the water will get to the same pressure. You can't get more pressure than your pump can produce.

    • @TheReal1953
      @TheReal1953 2 роки тому

      If your system is set up correctly, your pump was sized according to its pump curve and the max amount of water it can pump out of your well at a given pressure range like 20-40, 30-50, 40-60psi. You can't just soup up your pump pressure to get more water. If that forces your pump on the high end of it's pump curve, you can wear it out prematurely.

    • @hung2846
      @hung2846 Рік тому

      I'm

  • @BenjaminSahlstrom
    @BenjaminSahlstrom  5 років тому +2

    Hi guys! I'll be available throughout the day to answer questions here in the comments and will be on live at 6:30pm Central time when this video goes live. Would love to hear from you if you're available at that time!

    • @gabrielestrada4803
      @gabrielestrada4803 4 роки тому

      What about a pressure tank in the hot sun? Will that affect the number

  • @aaronsg71
    @aaronsg71 Рік тому

    I just checked my pressure tank and water came out of the valve, it should read 28. It reads around 50, what might have happened? Thx

  • @rogerg4916
    @rogerg4916 Рік тому

    Isn't possible that the valve core of the Scrader could go bad and leak air?

  • @roshanbhakta8903
    @roshanbhakta8903 4 роки тому

    So my water outlate have 50 psi what is pressure switch should I get and do I have put more air in tank till it's reach 50 psi air in it?

  • @ryansullivan1327
    @ryansullivan1327 4 роки тому

    Bro, secure and protect your pump power feed line. I see daylight. Put that 3wire pump power feed in some ultratite instead of letting it flap in the breeze. That wire can handle being in water for years but it hates sunlight even if it is marked UV rated. I see stuff like this a lot. You would figure this out in a minute but there are tons of peeps out there that got talked into having their pump replaced prematurely by "a well guy" or even reputable well drillers just because only one leg was going down the bore and a 240v pump doesn't spin with the other leg missing. If thats not enough, family dogs have chewed stuff like this. I know of at least one story where the score was pump 1, dog 0.

  • @kurtglo
    @kurtglo 4 місяці тому

    I'm sure glad you are a professional at this. My goodness, you're standing in a pit with water and there is electrical boxes and breakers all around you. Yikes! Be careful my friend.

  • @smoejith9283
    @smoejith9283 Рік тому +1

    Put a cycle stop valve on there and your pump will last years longer.. and you don't need a large bladder tank either!

  • @Noreen092
    @Noreen092 3 роки тому

    What happens if the tank have to much pressure Can burn the points on the pressure switch? Because I put new switch and burn t he points

  • @LeisserBarrerausa
    @LeisserBarrerausa 6 місяців тому

    Good video