This is the best video on replacement of a pressure switch! No one else told you how to adjust the pressure and you covered everything so that anyone could do this! THANK YOU!
While the tank is empty it's also a good time to check the ambient pressure of the tank to ensure it's set to 2psi below the cut on value ie...a 40/60 switch should have the tank set to 38psi empty.
10 pm on New Years eve and my switch takes a dump. Thankfully this video was a big help and I'll get it fixed first thing in the morning after visiting one of the big box stores. Thanks.
I had a repair guy tell me my switch was going bad. But I noticed when I threw the breaker off it made a cracking sound. I replaced the breaker switch and it’s been working great since. Saved 200 bucks at least
@@jackb1803 - Tell me about it! Our local well driller will charge $165 JUST to come out and diagnose the issue. Necessity is not only the mother of invention, but of Do It Yourself too!
This was one of the best videos I’ve seen on do it yourself repairs. Outstanding, smooth, clear conversation , details. I watched it several times and came back to it several times. Thank you so much your work really helps many people.
Hey Paul, thank you for your video! I have a new 30/50 arriving today and your video is just on time! Most informative and Sparky is also a great addition too. 🙂God Bless you my friend!
Looks pretty straightforward. I have to prime my pressure switch anytime I lose power. I am looking to replace with a self-priming switch. Thanks for the step-by-step video. 👍
Sounds like your check valve has failed, you should have at least one, usually before the well pump, to keep the pump from losing prime when it shuts off. That, or you have a leak in the line somewhere between pump & pressure switch you need to find, not only to have it fixed, but to save wear & tear on your components.
Thank you very much Paul.... yet again. so appreciate you visually reminded of something simple -- yet vital -- just how to use the multi-meter to test for voltage. (Every other video I'd consulted skipped over just how to do that. If you're not doing DIY projects like this every day, we / I forget....
I have a problem I cannot find the solution to. I replaced my pressure switch with a low pressure switch so I can manually pump air into system if needed. The problem I'm having is the pressure only gets up to 30 psi and then it shuts off and it trips itself to where the contacts stay in an open position and th he pressure immediately drops back to zero psi. The psi never gets up past 30 and it's supposed to actually kick on at 30 and off at 50 but it never gets past 30, never reaches 50 whatsoever...all I can think is maybe my well is running dry or possibly the new switch is bad or maybe I need to replace the circuit breaker. Any advice would be very helpful sir. Thank you for this video, It's the best one on CZcams as far as teaching about this specific subject is concerned.
Hey sir. I just bought a farm house. I noticed your piping and switch are far more quiet than mine. My system utilizes pvc pipes and they seem to wiggle a lot.
My well switch has a wall plug. If I unplug it, is there any other way it could get power to it? I am also turning off all the breakers but I just want to be sure. This is an easy job but it’s still scary working on something with 220 running through it.
I replaced mine based on your step by step, thank you! The only problem is my air compressor burned out before I could get my tank pressure up to 38psi. It's around 30. The water pressure is okay, when I get a new compressor can I simply hook it up and fill to 38 psi, or do I need to open valves and shut off power again?
I just now turned my well pump off. The ground between the well and the house is rock solid frozen and is on the north side. We left a stream of water and all the cabinets open. But it got -5 below last night. No water heater it’s a tankless. Hoping me turning off the pump is ok until we thaw out. ? Any advice? Thinking that’s best until the blizzard passes through, and I can get out there. 👩🌾
Hopefully your pump is in a place that does not freeze. If not, place a trouble light with a 40W incandescent bulb under the pump housing. If it's outside, place a cardboard box over the pump with at least a 9" clearance between the box and the bulb. When you get a chance, wrap the pump with heat tape that's used on exposed water lines.
Of coarse it really depends on the well it self. i have an old 2" water well about 120 ft deep that no well man will touch due too its 100+ age. The water is delicious but it has had a partially plugged screen for a number of years now. I'm not allowed to pull the jet and place it according to some code bs with requires a licenses well man? Anyway requires 2, 1 horse power 240 vac deep well jet pumps connected in series just to bring up enough water to fill a champion 100 pressure tank at a very slow rate. This double pump system works quite well indeed. Although the well jet needs a constant pressure of 9O which these two pumps working together do easily provide to do the job. However, my biggest problem thus far is with any 40/60 pressure switch. None I have found thus far will adjust to this odd setting of 50/65 to make this rigged up system work normally. Do ya know of any other pressure switches that may be adjusted to that weird on/off setting?
Is there any downside to adjusting the pressure switch so that the differential between turn on and cut off not so great? I really hate that my water pressure goes from barely a trickle at 30 psi to suddenly going fire-hose full blast at 50 psi. it's really annoying. I think I'd like to adjust the switch so that in turns on at 45 psi and continues to cut off at 50 psi. Yes I realize that will cause the pump to cycle on and off more frequently, but the 20 psi pressure differential is ridiculous.
my pump comes on and pressures up to normal but the gauge threaded into it immediately starts to slowly drop until it hits the low PSI point and fires up the pump again... checked all around for leaks and everything sounds normal in the well house. No water running so im guessing my pressure tank has blown😳 dont want to get ripped off by the repairman
The only thing I might include would be to set the internal air pressure to 38 lbs before turning on the pump, while the tank is empty. The pressure is supposed to be 2 lbs below cut-on pressure setting.
I got a pressure switch that will chatter at the low pressure cut in. Pump turns on fine will build pressure and pressure switch cuts the pump off fine. When the pressure drops the pressure switch chatters and the pump will not kick back on. Any ideas?
Pretty lousy job wiring under the switch screws. The solid wires should have a 180* hook to them and be captured under the screw head. The braided the same. Twist those real tight and get them as well under the screw heads or use spade terminals on the wire ends. Only the braided though not the solid.
I have a question if my house have a 30 /50 pressure switch and I just bougth a 86 gallons pressure tank...can I change the switch for one 40/60 so I can get more wather pressure in the house? Thanks
@@bjdennis1455 Yes. You’ll just have to make sure you change the pressure on the well tank to 38 psi. You’ll notice a big difference in your water pressure.
Question: How do I know if I have a 40-60 pressure gauge or another type? My power went off, and now I don't have any water but, the pressure gauge still reads 50 psi. I'm trying to problem solve. Can it be reset? The blue tank has a red button type at the top.???
Just think how old do you have to be to understand clock-wise and counter clock-wise. Most of the young people wear digital watches. I have shown some my analog watch to millennials and they ask me what is the actual time.
@proclaimliberty2000 sure technically, but electrocution is electric and execution combined and mostly reserved for meaning death. But I agree serious injury is also lumped in there. Regardless, I enjoyed your video and mean no disrespect ;)
I took a full 240Volts while changing my neighbors element on the livestock waterer (while on wet evening grass to boot). It shot me upwards a good 16 inches and i was weak for about 2minutes. So cryconner, you will N-O-T die. Moral of this story: NEVER E-V-E-R believe or trust another person who says: "Yup, i turn off the power", and always check it for yourself !!
This is the best video on replacement of a pressure switch! No one else told you how to adjust the pressure and you covered everything so that anyone could do this! THANK YOU!
While the tank is empty it's also a good time to check the ambient pressure of the tank to ensure it's set to 2psi below the cut on value ie...a 40/60 switch should have the tank set to 38psi empty.
I was going to say that exact same thing.
Great comment i recently replaced a tank because couldn't bother old tanks stuck diaphram)to do
10 pm on New Years eve and my switch takes a dump. Thankfully this video was a big help and I'll get it fixed first thing in the morning after visiting one of the big box stores. Thanks.
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These are the types of instructional videos that give me hope for the dumpster fire that can be the internet. Well done, well played, thank you!
I had a repair guy tell me my switch was going bad. But I noticed when I threw the breaker off it made a cracking sound. I replaced the breaker switch and it’s been working great since. Saved 200 bucks at least
Awesome 👌🏽
was the crackling at the breaker or the switch?
Pressure Switches cost like $40. They’re not that hard to change out. You do need to bleed your system of water, though.
@@AngelofOntario The repair dude will charge you $80 for the part plus another $120 for labor. So good if you can do it yourself.
@@jackb1803 - Tell me about it! Our local well driller will charge $165 JUST to come out and diagnose the issue. Necessity is not only the mother of invention, but of Do It Yourself too!
This was one of the best videos I’ve seen on do it yourself repairs. Outstanding, smooth, clear conversation , details. I watched it several times and came back to it several times. Thank you so much your work really helps many people.
👍😃 Thanks, I really appreciate you leaving such a nice comment!
I agree with your comment. For a single woman, it made it easy.
Great summary of how to replace my well water pressure switch. Excellent close up shots too. Thank You for sharing your knowledge!
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You are an excellent teacher, brother!
This one I knew already... And still attentively watched its entirety! 👍😊❤
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just had my pressure switch start leaking and this video was a tremendous help. Thank you! My family can now shower and wash dishes again. 😀
Hey Paul, thank you for your video! I have a new 30/50 arriving today and your video is just on time! Most informative and Sparky is also a great addition too. 🙂God Bless you my friend!
Looks pretty straightforward. I have to prime my pressure switch anytime I lose power. I am looking to replace with a self-priming switch. Thanks for the step-by-step video. 👍
Sounds like your check valve has failed, you should have at least one, usually before the well pump, to keep the pump from losing prime when it shuts off.
That, or you have a leak in the line somewhere between pump & pressure switch you need to find, not only to have it fixed, but to save wear & tear on your components.
Thank you very much Paul.... yet again. so appreciate you visually reminded of something simple -- yet vital -- just how to use the multi-meter to test for voltage. (Every other video I'd consulted skipped over just how to do that. If you're not doing DIY projects like this every day, we / I forget....
Please can you tell how to install pressure switches ? Thank you very much .
Thank you for your easy know-how to tutorial! Very helpful! Blessings to you
Extremely well done. thank you
I'm a scaredy cat - I always shut of power to everything - headlamp work (Great stuff)
Me too, lol
Very clear and educational, thank you.
Great video as always and good to see sparky back
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I have a problem I cannot find the solution to. I replaced my pressure switch with a low pressure switch so I can manually pump air into system if needed. The problem I'm having is the pressure only gets up to 30 psi and then it shuts off and it trips itself to where the contacts stay in an open position and th he pressure immediately drops back to zero psi. The psi never gets up past 30 and it's supposed to actually kick on at 30 and off at 50 but it never gets past 30, never reaches 50 whatsoever...all I can think is maybe my well is running dry or possibly the new switch is bad or maybe I need to replace the circuit breaker. Any advice would be very helpful sir. Thank you for this video, It's the best one on CZcams as far as teaching about this specific subject is concerned.
Having the same issue, but it does get up to 38 psi, but never to 50. My pump just keeps running.
Did you checked check valve?
Did you adjusted pressure switch
Great help man! Saved me tons of $. Appreciate your content.
Just wanted to say thanks. Great video.
Hey sir. I just bought a farm house. I noticed your piping and switch are far more quiet than mine. My system utilizes pvc pipes and they seem to wiggle a lot.
The first 3 minutes is the most important thing to do in this or any electrical application.....
Thank you very informative
Thank you brother.
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My well switch has a wall plug. If I unplug it, is there any other way it could get power to it? I am also turning off all the breakers but I just want to be sure. This is an easy job but it’s still scary working on something with 220 running through it.
Excellent !!!👍
I replaced mine based on your step by step, thank you! The only problem is my air compressor burned out before I could get my tank pressure up to 38psi. It's around 30. The water pressure is okay, when I get a new compressor can I simply hook it up and fill to 38 psi, or do I need to open valves and shut off power again?
Just simply hook it up and fill it up to 38 psi
A hand.pump works fine
@@sailatmojo True, but it will take forever as I’ve tried that.
Thank you.
I just now turned my well pump off. The ground between the well and the house is rock solid frozen and is on the north side. We left a stream of water and all the cabinets open. But it got -5 below last night. No water heater it’s a tankless. Hoping me turning off the pump is ok until we thaw out. ? Any advice? Thinking that’s best until the blizzard passes through, and I can get out there. 👩🌾
Hopefully your pump is in a place that does not freeze. If not, place a trouble light with a 40W incandescent bulb under the pump housing. If it's outside, place a cardboard box over the pump with at least a 9" clearance between the box and the bulb. When you get a chance, wrap the pump with heat tape that's used on exposed water lines.
Of coarse it really depends on the well it self. i have an old 2" water well about 120 ft deep that no well man will touch due too its 100+ age. The water is delicious but it has had a partially plugged screen for a number of years now. I'm not allowed to pull the jet and place it according to some code bs with requires a licenses well man? Anyway requires 2, 1 horse power 240 vac deep well jet pumps connected in series just to bring up enough water to fill a champion 100 pressure tank at a very slow rate. This double pump system works quite well indeed. Although the well jet needs a constant pressure of 9O which these two pumps working together do easily provide to do the job. However, my biggest problem thus far is with any 40/60 pressure switch. None I have found thus far will adjust to this odd setting of 50/65 to make this rigged up system work normally. Do ya know of any other pressure switches that may be adjusted to that weird on/off setting?
f code just pull the jet
Is there any downside to adjusting the pressure switch so that the differential between turn on and cut off not so great? I really hate that my water pressure goes from barely a trickle at 30 psi to suddenly going fire-hose full blast at 50 psi. it's really annoying.
I think I'd like to adjust the switch so that in turns on at 45 psi and continues to cut off at 50 psi. Yes I realize that will cause the pump to cycle on and off more frequently, but the 20 psi pressure differential is ridiculous.
I would consider installing a 40-60 pressure switch instead.
Nice job thank you
my pump comes on and pressures up to normal but the gauge threaded into it immediately starts to slowly drop until it hits the low PSI point and fires up the pump again... checked all around for leaks and everything sounds normal in the well house. No water running so im guessing my pressure tank has blown😳
dont want to get ripped off by the repairman
The only thing I might include would be to set the internal air pressure to 38 lbs before turning on the pump, while the tank is empty. The pressure is supposed to be 2 lbs below cut-on pressure setting.
By doing this replacement, did you have to refill the air back in to the tank?
When performing this you need to regardless check the pressure on the tank
I got a pressure switch that will chatter at the low pressure cut in. Pump turns on fine will build pressure and pressure switch cuts the pump off fine. When the pressure drops the pressure switch chatters and the pump will not kick back on. Any ideas?
I need to get mine replaced. Do plumbers do it?
@@Coffeegirl007 Yes
Pretty lousy job wiring under the switch screws. The solid wires should have a 180* hook to them and be captured under the screw head. The braided the same. Twist those real tight and get them as well under the screw heads or use spade terminals on the wire ends. Only the braided though not the solid.
I have a question if my house have a 30 /50 pressure switch and I just bougth a 86 gallons pressure tank...can I change the switch for one 40/60 so I can get more wather pressure in the house? Thanks
Yes. That is the set up that I have. An 86 gallon tank with a 40/60 pressure switch.
Why do I have to use the same pressure switch as the one I take off? I would like more pressure than the 20-40 I currently have.
You don’t
@@proclaimliberty2000 I think I asked that wrong. Can I replace a 20/40 with a 40/60 Switch?
@@bjdennis1455 Yes. You’ll just have to make sure you change the pressure on the well tank to 38 psi. You’ll notice a big difference in your water pressure.
@@proclaimliberty2000 Thank You!!!!
@@bjdennis1455 👍😃
I just installed a 40/60 and runs on/off too quickly.
So if water is dripping from this pressure switch..
Does this mean I need a new one?
I mean why would water be dripping from it?
Question: How do I know if I have a 40-60 pressure gauge or another type? My power went off, and now I don't have any water but, the pressure gauge still reads 50 psi. I'm trying to problem solve. Can it be reset? The blue tank has a red button type at the top.???
On the inside of the pressure switch lid there's a tag/label that has it marked. You might need a magnifying glass to read it.
@@henryhatfield74 Thank you so much.
Golden 👌🏽
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Wow, it seems like l have to place mine every 2-3 years
What causes black grit to come out of your pipes?
Iron or manganese, usually.
Just think how old do you have to be to understand clock-wise and counter clock-wise. Most of the young people wear digital watches. I have shown some my analog watch to millennials and they ask me what is the actual time.
i only have one ground wire, and its not my hot wires
Is it risky to go from a 20-40psi immediately to a 40-60psi pressure switch?
Not at all
My current pressure switch is 20-40. Should I replace it with a 40-60 switch? Why and why not?
@@ronsnow8342 A 40/60 pressure switch will give you higher water pressure
"If you are electrocuted, you could die', yes that is the definition of electrocuted, not could but will. ;)
Just because you are electrocuted, does not mean you will die
@proclaimliberty2000 sure technically, but electrocution is electric and execution combined and mostly reserved for meaning death. But I agree serious injury is also lumped in there. Regardless, I enjoyed your video and mean no disrespect ;)
I took a full 240Volts while changing my neighbors element on the livestock waterer (while on wet evening grass to boot).
It shot me upwards a good 16 inches and i was weak for about 2minutes.
So cryconner,
you will N-O-T die.
Moral of this story:
NEVER E-V-E-R believe or trust another person who says:
"Yup, i turn off the power", and always check it for yourself !!
If you are electrocuted by 220 Volts it is the same as being electrocuted by 1 volt. Your dead, brother.
Nice video - really helped me out. Also the comment from @TakeDeadAim was helpful --- my pressure tank was not set correctly.