Well water pressure switch replacement
My kitchen faucet (moen single handle, pull out stem) has started to flow slowly. I’m on a well. I checked the water tank. My pressure switch kicks on at 32 psi, and cuts off at 40. I tried adjusting the pressure switch, and it can not get it stay on past ~40 psi. Its a square D, 30 to 50 psi range switch. I have a bladder tank.
I picked up a new square D switch, gauge and nipple, and was planning on changing tonight.
Any tips for changing, Ive done the change with a galvanized tank, never with a bladder tank.
Here’s what I plan to do:
1. turn off power to circuit
2. turn on faucets, blow the tank pressure down.
3. when water pressure is 0 gauge, check the bladder pressure, should be around 28 psi
4. replace the switch, nipple, gauge.
5. pump bladder to 28 if less.
6. turn on the power, and let the tank fill up, check settings on switch , for 30-50.
Did I miss anything?
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Well, the usual cause for slow flow in a kitchen faucet is either a clogged aerator or a sticky diverter valve.
That was the first thing I did. I pulled the aerator off and cleaned, flushed . I didnt pull the cartridge out, that might be worth doing first
The diverter valve (present if you have a hand sprayer) is generally under the faucet spout itself, not the cartridge.
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I have one of the all one Moen's with pull out faucet, not a separate spray hose.
OK, then likely no diverter.
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I did disassemble the Moen tonight, turns out there is pre screen in the handle, that was completly blocked. Cleaned it, reinstalled, and its fine. thanksDoesnt explain my switch not synching with the gauge. I think Ill still replace the gauge first, and see if helps, then the switch.
Yeah, it didn't sound right that you'd be getting "bad pressure" in a faucet with gage pressure never below 35.
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You ought haave plenty decent flow at 35#. The switches often have an adjustable sset of points inside that need cleaning first, then maybe an adjustment.
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yes, but Im still not sure why i cant get high end adjustment on the switch. I'll change gauge and switch after the easter holiday
While you are at it I would replace the pressure guage. They are cheap and made that way. It might also be sticking.
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A-holes. Hey every group has to have one. And I have been elected to be the one. I should make that my tagline.
Yes, I thought of that, and bought one with the new switch.Am I missing something from the replacement steps?
Looks good to me.I would also check if you have a sediment filter and that it is clean..
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A-holes. Hey every group has to have one. And I have been elected to be the one. I should make that my tagline.
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