Well Pump Pressure Gauge Not Working

A failing or wrongly sized pressure tank can put your well pump at risk.

Well pump pressure gauge not working.

Just listen for the clicks we mentioned. Pressure control switch tubing. The pressure switch sits in a gray box atop the feed line from the well pump to the pressure tank. Learn how you can do a quick check to test for problems.

Since well pumps are a bit more work to repair and replace the pressure tank specifically the right size of pressure tank is an important component to a well water system. It will be approximately 3 inches long by two inches wide two inches high and will be connected to a 1 4 inch metal pipe sticking up from the main water line coming from the well going to the pressure tank. Typical settings for the pump to kick on and off include 20 for pump cut in and 40. Aside from checking the pump check your water pressure gauge to ensure that it s working before diagnosing a pressure switch issue.

Pressure tank problems can be costly. If you don t have the box shown below this fix isn t for you. Shut the water valve off and pay attention to the pressure gauge to note the pressure when the pump turns off. When we find a clogged water pump pressure switch or the tubing connected to it or a clogged water pressure gauge we replace those items.

Switch clicks on and off repeatedly. A well pump pressure gauge that does not respond to pressure changes is potentially unsafe as it could lead to excessive pressurization of the water tank and building piping. Locate the pressure switch. If you find that your pressure gauge is not working no worries.

By having the pressure tank hold a significant amount of water there is less wear and tear on the well pump because it doesn t have to cycle on and off as often. If the well water pump isn t creating the appropriate pressure it won t signal your pressure switch to turn off and on. When it is tripped the bar rests parallel to the. Operating pressure should fall within the middle half of the pressure gauge dial as indicated in asme b40 1 standards see figure 1 and the pressure range selected should be at least two times the operating pressure but not less than maximum system pressure i e operating pressure of 160 psi and maximum pressure of 300 psi should use 0.

The test will still work fine. It will have wires coming out of it going to the pump and to the breaker box.