No Water or Low Pressure how to fix it & diagnose the issue. Well pump not pumping

[@TheTarababy555]

single mom here. You just saved me tons of money!!! I took the cover off moved the flipper 10 times it sparked and all the pressure came back!! Thank you from the bottom of our ❤!!!!!!!!

[@kbrindsor8689]

Thanks SO MUCH!!!!! Everyone told me it was my deep well pump (a month old) or the line coming into the house has a leak. Watched a number of your videos which enabled me to gain at least a decent understanding of the system. It is going to be that line beneath the switch which I will fix tomorrow! Saved me a lot of money and I am so grateful. Will have a hard time getting to sleep now. I've shut the well pump off so I don't blow a pipe etc... No heat tonight (geothermal system) so will be cold here in Manitoba Canada tonight but by noon tomorrow I'm certain all will be up and running again. Thanks again so much for doing what you do.

[@h2omechanic]

If it doesn't fix it, I'm here if you need me [e-mail]

[@kbrindsor8689]

@@h2omechanic Just gathering my supplies and about to get started. Going to clean the tank while am at it. Wow - I sure hope you know just how special you are and just how much we all appreciate you.

[@paulnandico2370]

Situation: replaced the pressure tank. Also replaced switch, gauge, pressure release valve and all linking pipes. 40-60 switch in place. Does not go to 60. Stays on. Turn off power, pressure drops to zero with nothing on. Turned off hot water supply (to and from tank). Nothing changes. Turned off cold water and the pressure (on the gauge) drops to zero? Turn cold water back on and the pressure resumes... not to 60, but back up to 45 or so. I am dumbfounded. Any help greatly appreciated.

[@billhoge2023]

Hello I'm als0 having intermittent water problems. Water will stop after a couple minutes so we shut faucet off and after a few minutes we can turn the faucet back on and water will work for just a couple minutes again. It seems like the water pressure gauge is stuck at 70 psi . It won't decrease even if the water stops working. Does this mean if I change that gauge the system should start working correctly?

[@Kimber-Abercrombie]

This helped me so much!! You just saved me $100 from having a plumber coming out on a sunday just to look for the issue! THANK YOU!!

[@sheleenhudelson9868]

Your videos are great! So much info. We have a old well that was on our property when we bought it 13 years ago. Been trying to get any well company to show up to get it back up and running but no one ever shows up. So we are gonna pull the pump ourselves. Your videos give me courage to take this. Thanks

[@jameslivingstone8909]

man i changed these pumps (helped) for like 5 years, now that I'm watching all this you explain everything so well I have an interview as a pump technician if I get it it will be thanks to you man, so dope.

[@tedpreston4155]

Thanks so much for an informative and very helpful video! With your help, I just fixed a well that has been giving us fits for a year. Like the pressure switch you showed in this video, Mine was full of rusty hard water deposits. I disassembled the diaphragm from under the switch and found that the pipe into the diaphragm was plugged nearly solid. Cleaned up, it works like it should, and I can quit fearing the cost of a new pump. :) If you find yourself in Colorado, I owe you a case of your favorite beverage, my friend!

[@JeremySutton1]

I just watched this video and fixed my issue. It wasn’t the valve, but a wire was broken and I was able to fix it after watching your video! Thank you so much for this content!!!!

[@jhonycruz421]

Hey brother thank you so much for your videos . Everytime I flush toilet I loose water for a minute or so . I think my stem is clogged after watching your video. Very helpful and I wish you good health and wealth.

[@JFroh66]

I will try this when I get home ~ single lady taking care of a home by myself and you just gave me a good lead on my water pressure problem :)

[@hunan131]

Thank you so much for the great advice. Our water pressure had completely fallen. Turned out ants had gotten stuck in the switch, so brushing them off got the pump working again. Thank you very much!

[@eclecticmagpie]

Hi - greetings from Ireland! Thanks - your videos have been very educational and very well (sorry) explained. It took me a while to find this particular one but when I did I went woah! that's my problem! Yes, water was OK then running down and stopping, and after an hour or more it would magically come back on for a while, then off again. And yeah, it was gunk in the spigot and all the way up into the pressure switch - like solid brown rusty gunk. I took the Square D switch apart - 6 screws, then gently peel back the rubber assembly. It took a lot of gentle cleaning to get it all out - I didn't want to push a screwdriver in there in case I damaged the rubber membrane. So I used a dish wash brush, a piece of wood, and tissue. Put it all back together and it purrs. I might have a look at the pressure tank - I tested it with a car foot-pump and it seems to be around 20 psi and should be 28 psi. But I'm happy, and have that nice feeling when you learn to do something new. Thanks again - I'll pass this info on to my brother and my nephew for the day when they will have this problem.

[@codyl4318]

Thank you!! I don’t know what I did wrong no power was on but man once that line got cleaned out it sprayed me and soaked my floor but after 5 seconds of shock I managed to get it put back together 🤣 never thought it’d spray without power!!

[@deborahvinson3129]

Thanks so much we thought it might be the tank we feel better spending the money for a tank now that you think it’s the tank May God Bless You James and Deborah Vinson Chipley florida

[@xxhierophantxx]

Old system, no pressure reading from air side of tank. Pressure builds up, then starts rapid cycling on and off until water coming out of pressure relief valve. Thoughts much appreciated!

[@h2omechanic]

Replace the tank, it's bad. You can try adding air to the tank (but have 0psi of water pressure in the tank when you add air). Pump it up to 28psi & try the system after that. That'll be a band-aid til u replace the tank. Also remove the pressure switch & see if the little pipe/nipple below it is clogged (it might be!) But regardless, replace the tank. Keep the pump breaker off whenever you are not in need of water!!! Or you'll risk killing the pump

[@danielfitzgerald9008]

I had cut my water of drained it replaced a bad valve and not I got really low pressure and 38 psi in my holding tank and my gage is at 60 turn water on it drops to 40 hear a click it goes back up to 60 quickly then clicks off but still low pressure? I'm lost

[@frankcruz1751]

Great video it helps me a lot to understand it except I am still confused of how much turn those two Springs needs to be at. Maybe you make a video in detail on it please. Thank you from Reno Nevada

[@scottmoua3002]

Thanks!

[@ryanmc8633]

This video is very informational. My water just stopped flowing 2 nights ago at random but the pump stays running. I am about to go and try whats suggested in this video and provide an update if I dont electrocute myself doing so, haha. Thank you!

[@ryanmc8633]

Unfortunately, I am still unable to get my water to flow😥. Any suggestions?

[@90mustang135]

Did you find the issue mine doing the same

[@ryanmc8633]

@@90mustang135 the best bet I would say is to have a plumber come replace your pump and install a submersible pump down in your well. Thats what we ended up doing and I could not be more pleased.

[@micah.80665]

My switch colors are, (left to right)white, black, red, black… can it be different for different switches? 🤔 I inherited my father’s house after he passed. I wish he would have spoken to me about all the issues this house has before he passed but he had dementia. Our water pressure has been really strong, but lately the pressure is getting so low at times it’s hard to even shower. I’ve been watching videos on how to check the tank pressure but honestly it’s a little confusing. All this cut in and out psi. Which I think should be between 40-60 on the switch but I have been running all the water in my house and have a hose off the pressure tank to drain it but my gauge still says 62. It hasn’t moved at all… the videos all say the gauge should go to zero.. Any help would be greatly appreciated bro. You even offering to help ppl on here shows what a good guy u are. I know ur prob busy so u may or may not see this. Finger crossed lol!

[@DarkLightShade4All]

I need help with a well pump trying to diagnose I’m going to try some of your suggestions, fingers crossed it works

[@JP_DR1]

Thank you so much! It was in fact the contacta not working properl. I just moved them and worked!

[@adodson69]

The video really helps alot im currently trying to help my mom with her pump it's running but nothing not a drop o went out got the box installed it but in your video there's a pipe on my mom's it's a small plastic hose is this some kind of getto rig job im just really confused about this the switch box is on the blue tank in the video but hers it's on the pump itself so im lost

[@harlzberg6068]

excellent video, troubleshooting I needed to see. So lol, I'll have the water going for dishes, a shower, flushing the toilet, etc and the water will run out. I investigated in my basement and found a shallow pump, attached to a pressure switch, linked also was an old hot water tank. When I tapped on the pressure switch it came back on, and started to "fill up" and then shut off. go back upstairs and continue with dishes. After a month or so of going downstairs and tapping on the switch, it has gotten to the point where it will fill a quarter of a bathtub and slowly run out. I'll go down and tap and sometimes i won't need a tap on the switch. by the time i go upstairs, it will be ready for another quarter tub full, switch of again, repeat. I'll mention i killed the power and cleaned the contacts on the switch, but same old thing. I have not tried to remove the switch and clean the pipe. Does it sound like a good 2nd step? Super hard water here, with a pH of 7.5. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, thanks H@0 Mechanic

[@h2omechanic]

I'd say yes, definitely remove the switch and clean the feed line. Under the plastic cover will say On/Off...go to Ace or Lowes & buy a new switch that's the same pressure or a little higher. Filing the points definitely helps, but your probably way past needing to replace it. Be sure to 👍the videos you watch! Thanks & Happy to help!

[@harlzberg6068]

@@h2omechanic thanks a million, i'll try that first and hit a hardware store for a pressure switch. process of elimination for this old hillbilly trying to figure things out in the corona era.

[@timothywainwright5927]

thanks for the helpful videos. My water pressure dropped and began surging. I replaced the pressure switch and checked the bladder tank which is maintaining 38 psi. for the 40/60 settings. When I turned the power back on, the pressure gauge bounces and water is not refilling the tank. Any ideas? thanks

[@PACKERSMITH52]

Hey great video! I have a well system. Gauge reads 22psi when shower is on. Pressure tank has 38psi after draining the tank via shutting off well and running shower until empty. No faucet at tank. Do you suspect a well issue?

[@ChardTotten]

This was very informative. I live in the Philippines and our water pressure is low. We have a pressure tank, a pressure switch and gauge setup to give us better water pressure. Now I'm having a problem. I replaced the pressure switch but put the wires on the wrong connectors (I followed the old switch and it was wrong). Anyway, I changed the wiring and now when I turn the pump on, I get 2 to 4 psi and nothing else. I bled the pressure tank but that didn't help. Could my incorrectly connecting the pressure switch have caused this new problem? I can't figure this problem out and could use the help.

[@melissafleener8268]

Have you done a video on the control box? We searched all day yesterday due to not getting pressure and humming for a few seconds and it would stop. Finally replaced the control box and the pump finally clicked on.

[@darwolford]

Watched for the info, and marveled at your understanding

[@martinkelly1905]

In Hawaii we have water catchment systems so most houses in certain areas have water pumps ArcheAge been ran out of water so we had to pay like $200 to fill it up almost halfway and it was working good until the next day the first thing that happened is that less and less water started coming out

[@martinkelly1905]

And now when I turn on the pump on your little tiny bit of water comes out of the sink

[@martinkelly1905]

I'm thinking something happened because we did not prime it after we refilled the water catchment I am not sure what to do

[@richardmiller3048]

Hey, really like all the videos you have posted. They are very informative and have been very helpful along the way with troubleshooting my well and pump issues by prosses of elimination. However I still can't seem to quite figure out the pressure problem that I'm having. I replaced my tank initially because the blatter in the tank was bad. Also while replacing the tank I went ahead and replaced the pressure switch as well, and I also repiped from the well to the tank with new pipe because the system is about 25 years old and needed to be upgraded as the pipe was old and brittle. I have a 30/50 pressure switch and a 32 gal tank. I adjusted the tank pressure and pressure switch accordingly. I have checked for power to the well and on both sides of the switch and my pump is pumping water to my tank and all is good there but, the issue I'm having is the pressure seems to be sporadic on my pressure gauge, sometimes it cuts in at 30psi and off at 35 or on at 25psi and off at 35psi, it's all over the place but will never get up to 50 psi. The most it will pressurize up to is 40psi and cuts out. I have a check valve in the system before the pressure switch and I have two gauges. One gauge before and one after the pressure switch, when the pump kicks on they will both go up to 40psi at the most. However the gouges before the check valve drops to 0 when the pump cuts out and the one after the switch will hold at 35 to 40 psi. The only conclusion I can come up with is that my hose or pipe from the motor has a small leak somewhere because I have no water pressure holding from between the motor and the check valve so I'm assuming the water is being lost back down.to the well somewhere in the pipe or hose. I also know there is no water inbetween those two points because I have a spigot in the line and there is no water in between the two points as well, when I open it, and when the pump is not pumping. However as soon as the pump kicks on I have water and pressure between the two points again but I'm only getting about 40psi tops? If you have any more helpful suggestions please let me know or if you believe i need to pull my well pump motor please let me know as i was hoping not to have to go that route! Thanks for reading hope you can help.

[@h2omechanic]

Your definitely on the right track! You must pull the pump out of the well 1st! Your going to find a cracked fitting or pipe near the pump or a Galvanized fitting that's rotted a hole in it. This is why you can't reach to 50 psi. 100% a leak down the well. Sometimes a fitting will unthread itself too. So just inspect everything very close. Just replace the fittings with brass or stainless.

[@richardmiller3048]

I was hoping you wouldn't say that but it confirms what I was thinking but dreading..! Ok Thanks again, and I really found all your videos and tips very very helpful for all of us not afraid to try it yourselfers. I Appreciate You!

[@joeyschoenberger7170]

@@h2omechanic if you could team my comment idk if you check these anymore

[@carolynteed8233]

Thank you for your videos. I am new to water wells. This being said, is there another way to tell what the pressure should be for my system. It is older, and the label w/ pressure switch is unreadable. This is my Dad's place, but he is deceased now and I'm completely GREEN. Although I also noticed my pressure switch is next to my pump and the bladder tank is halfway across the yard from the well. And I don't believe my pipes are ran the way they should be. So confused and I feel like I need a diagram to replace my galvanized and pvc pipes. Would you know the best place for me to find a diagram>?

[@nicholecartwright1853]

I'm SO glad I saw your video. I'm a do-it-yourselfer but confess the electricity and the water associated with this intimidates me. I think my bladder has a leak. The gauge is not at 0. I can see water has sprayed around the area but I could not find an active leak. Of course I found this out Friday evening after 6. I decided to turn the power off to the pump to be safe. (Which is located outside inside of a pipe). While down there, every now and then I would hear an electrical hum that would last for about 10 seconds and then stop for a bit. I had a new switch installed almost a year ago. I suspect the bladder inside the tank has developed a leak. It's wet below the tank. Dirt floor, but did not notice any puddles. I couldn't notice any damaged hoses. Any advise?

[@killz64]

I just put in a new pressure tank and pressure switch and still hardly any water pressure, I saw you said something about the well can you explain that so I can address that problem. We don’t millions to pay someone to fix the problem. Thank you

[@PhilWurst]

Great video I have a 19 yr old shallow well sand point near a lake, the fitting between the check valve and pump has been leaking, It set, power cut, for 2 wks, went back up and tank was empty and we couldn't get it to prime at all. If I do anything I have to cut everything apart (no unions), # 1, with the age. Would you replace everything? #2 how can I test the check valve? The pressure tank has some rust around the fitting.

[@chadnad4370]

Thx for the video, from a complex fix to a ez fix 😊

[@glenorie8530]

Watching from Trinidad and Tobago

[@sylvesterphillips1208]

Thanks for the info.how to know if the well switch is bad. Mine comes on and off. I keep seeing a spark when it does it

[@shemwatson5177]

Hi, thanks for your great video! My question is that my pressure gauge shows over 100 pounds yet the pump doesn’t come on and I’m wondering is it just a bad gauge? It’s only happened after the whole system froze but it thawed out after a day.

[@aresp2707]

Thanks for a great video. I'm dealing with a pump that is getting power to it, but I don't hear the pump running. The owner called me the day after a power outage. When I walked up and touched the pump it was good and hot. I know this is not good. The contacts on the pressure switch are stuck in the closed position. Can you offer any advice? Anything would be much appreciated.

[@Bored_7-m2w]

thank you for the clear and concise explanation

[@Don-ve5en]

Do you have a video live adjust ing the pressure switch adjustment?

[@joeyschoenberger7170]

Hey man my name is Joe I had a pipe break outside a couple of weeks ago. And being without water and the pump on it burned up the pressure switch. So I fixed the pipe which was leaking pretty heavy still and replaced the switch and water was running great. I lost the water pressure last week and work all the time. So my brother capped the pipe that use to be a faucet while I was at work. The house and setup is from the 50s so an inch shark bit is too big and a 3/4 is too small idk why that is. Anyways no I try to physically add air into the valve stem by the gauge and it doesn’t go over 15 nor does it hold pressure. I really need water been without for almost a week and a half. Thank you in advance

[@BastidasBryan]

Hello. Great video, I tried flicking the contacts with the plastic cover and I didn’t see a spark, but my meter shows power and gauge reads zero PSI. Any other advise?

[@h2omechanic]

No spark means the pump isn't running. So either the pump is dead or the wire down the well has broke . Pull the pump out & look for (open) exposed copper. You'll find where the plastic wire coating has rubbed off. If the wire looks good, then replace the pump. Note Always test a pump for 5 sec above ground before installing it. Just hook up the wires & make sure it spins

[@vansskater1]

Straight to the point, descriptive and gave me an idea on what to do on each scenario. Great video.

[@vansskater1]

@Rylan Kayden Have you downloaded Raid Shadow Legends yet?

[@russmoen3630]

Installed new pump motor and pressure switch and new gauge and new foot valve. Still there is no water going into new tank. Not sure what else I can do. Nobody in the area works on well pumps. Appreciate feedback. Russ M North Dakota

[@dawnpolley7751]

Have you figured out your problem? We are in the same situation and going on day 6 with no water. Replaced all the same things.

[@davidacree8555]

I may have to have you help me with my Dad's well over on our farm... We got power and the pump is running but no pressure in the house or on the water hose.. thanks for the video..

[@h2omechanic]

Dry well or a broken pipe somewhere. Typically a pipe in the well thats busted/ or a broken fitting at the pump

[@Surferguy09]

Thanks video my problem new tank not filling up with water i can get water out my hose on the t but the tank wont fill up at all it will build about 40 psi on guage but tank is not getting waterr and pump will not cut off

[@DanNickels-uk3xy]

Great video. Not sure what's going on. Right now the pump turns on at 30 and then shuts off at 50. Immediately after it shuts off I watch the pressure gauge shoot down to 40 within 3 to 5 seconds. I had the faucet on at the sink just to see what it would do when it kicked on. Not against hiring somebody, but I am experience enough to fix minor in some major plumbing issues

[@DanNickels-uk3xy]

The switch has been replaced within the last couple months. We just bought the house so I don't know if they cleaned out the tube that runs to the cut off switch. But have not ruled that out

[@vinceowens165]

Great videos. night before turket day and ive got issues. minimal water pressure at faucets. and what pressure i have is directly related to the pump being on or off. when the breaker is turned off the water stops immediately. breaker on i get a slow rate of water flow. as if if the faucet was just a little bit turned on. but its full open. so i checked pressure tank as per your video. Tank is hollow sounding, not heavy, no water at the schrader valve. went to drop the water from the tank to check psi and no water drains from the tank? so my incoming water from the well is not filling the bladder…. and by the way the hi lo switch is constant on, its not switching off at all. possibly becuase the pressure is not building to ever turn the switch off? and last thing i want to point out. so ive got water coming up from well but i can easily put finger over the pipe end and stop that water from coming up. im thinking the amount of water coming up from the well would spray like crazy if i tried to stop it with my finger? thinking maybe water line somewhere maybe has a fracture prior to entering the house? should that water coming up from the well pump be a gusher? 1/2 HP, not sure how deep. any thoughts? at daylight im going to open up the top of the well and see if i can spot any obvious issues on that end. ive never looked in there 20 years since we bought this house. amazing how well it all works, unitl it doesn’t. i welcome your input! nice clear info! Thanks.

[@h2omechanic]

I'm going to say there's a 90% chance of a break down in the well, either in the pipe or pump fitting. 10% chance you have a leak in the yard, you'd find a wet area. Id say this morning your gonna have to pull the pump out. If its 100ft, its a easy 2 man job. If u need help getting it going, I offer FaceTime service for 1 hour to help you do things the correct way, if you need pointers.

[@vinceowens165]

Thank you for your reply! I got cold feet on pulling the pump myself and probably best that i did. Removing the well head took an hour with two guys that knew what they were doing. The pulled it all up and out 80’. Found that the 1981 motor was running good. And the 1967 Gould pump still pumping but the splines connecting the 2 were worn smooth and so the pump was slipping mostly and that why my flow rate was so low. Got new pump and motor and new wires from head to pump. All put back and working for $1600. Ouch ! But I’m happy to know it’s all done right. And next time it happens I’ll have the know how to it myself... thank you for your reply! Nice to know someone out there cared enough to give thought to my problem. And help to review my logic and concur or put me on the right track. Many thanks!

[@h2omechanic]

No problem 😊. Thats a little high in price for a 80ft pump. But I would have been 1200max. But I'm different, I believe in helping people and making a living. I dont do what I do to get rich. I just want to help people & live comfortably! Any future issues just ask. Please subscribe

[@jonnycastro8104]

Hows it going. Love the info on your videos. I still can't figure out why I'm not getting any water. Any help would be appreciated.

[@jerrygiron9720]

Hello brother I came across your channel and find it very informative thank you for sharing your knowledge...now I'm having issues with my well after frozen pipe a week ago I have no pressure it's up and down and I noticed that even when the water is not being use after I few minutes the pump start running, I just bought a new switch that I'm planning to change with the help of you videos hopefully that fixes the issue, now if I have a bad tank how could I know what size do I need because the one I have right now doesn't have any info....any advice would be much appreciated....happy new year!!

[@glennray3117]

Question : excuse my ignorance ,at 6:20 you say " it's a leak down in ur well.". So the pipe going down the well has come loose from the submersible pump?

[@fryefamily]

Hey man, great video! Just had a freeze overnight and now have no water going to taps. I however have water flowing out of the valve by the water pressure tank. I don’t see any frozen pipes in my house or anything. I’m stumped

[@h2omechanic]

Sometimes a frozen well head can cause the pump to run 24/7. Pushing against the ice blockage will cause the drop pipe to burst near the pump bc its dead heading around 200psi. The electric motor becomes hot and heats the water, that makes the pipe weaker & it eventually pops.

[@fryefamily]

@@h2omechanic interesting. I just pulled the filter and that was caked and found out I have water flowing though the filter now but when I open the valve that leads to the house, I barley hear much water flow through, if any at all.

[@h2omechanic]

@Travel with the Frye Family so a busted drop pipe leaking out pressure will stir up the water & sediment. Your description is spot on, especially when you got alot of sediment. Open & faucet and kill the power, see if gurgling happens. It's very common for a suction effect to happen bc the pipe below grade is broken, so everything drains down. (Power must be off during the test)

[@kendealtonaga6155]

What do you think is wrong? I have a 10hp well pump, 80ft in the ground, feeding a 500 gallon tank. My cut on & off on my pressure switch engages on 30/50 cycle. At 28psi, the cut on engages. I can hear the pump humming by putting my ear on the pipe. However, the water/pressure does not rise or fill the tank. We have to reset the pressure switch everyday to get the water pressure/water to go up.

[@sawco77]

I have a garden 1/2 hp pump... hose in hose out.... will not build up pressure... it will flow but I can hold my finger over discharge and stop flow very easily... good volumn... no pressure. pump was left out in freezing weather... I did not think it had water in it??? isn't leaking??

[@cristiantapia3145]

Hi h2o, My well just stop working, I came to check and pressure is down to zero and switch is on close position. I replace switch last week because it had a bed contact. Do you know what the problem could be? Thank you.

[@nraughmoobyaj8088]

Hello H2O Mechanic, I live in the country. My well tank is about 2 years old. I just have NO water a few hours ago. I checked the well tank PSI and it’s ZERO. I just followed a few tips you gave us here such as: 1) releasing the air pressure valve and only air came out, 2) tank sounded like a bell, 3) the tank is pretty light, 4) the electrical box was closed (ie not opened). What do you might be other possible causes? Thank you in advance for getting back to me.

[@nikkicorbett6147]

Hii, this was great. I had someone come out because my water would go out after laundry or a shower. We noticed my pressure tank that runs water to the house had a bad bladder and was filled with water. So i replaced it with my brother. The water tasted better after and wasn’t as salty. But then the next day it shut off during my shower again. I went out and flicked the pressure switch and there was a spark. My well pump was expelling water briefly when i flicked the connection on. I think the new pressure tank has water in it again.. thankfully there’s a warranty. Is this a bad pressure switch or is the stem clogged you think?

[@cprove5751]

This video was great. I would greatly appreciate a little more advice. We have an overflowing well, for some time now; and I recently noticed the pressure valve jumping back and forth between zero and about 40 pretty consistently for I’m not sure how long. I’m wondering if the overflowing well could be a contributing factor.

[@h2omechanic]

Doubtful. Fluctuating pressure is indicative to a leak somewhere (very commonly found near the pump) ie the fitting connection between pump and pipe

[@cprove5751]

@@h2omechanic ok. Thanks! I set out to change the switch myself, and there seems to be a lot of water draining out of the tank. How can I tell how much should be in there based on the size of my tank?

[@cprove5751]

@@h2omechanic is that fluctuating pressure “short cycling”? How can I tell if it’s the switch or the tank?

[@jayotis9944]

Thank you for the video. I don't think you mentioned installing either a pressure relief valve and/or check valve near the air bladder tank. I am not a plumber, but I have both on our system and recommend they be installed. Interested in your thoughts on both of these devices. Thanks!

[@h2omechanic]

I agree on a relief. But I don't recommend a check valve at the tank. If it holds & the check valve at the pump fails, then the system will develop a air In line type of problem. Check valves should stay In the well

[@sonofabaconater4657]

Good and helpful advice

[@jameswaller5568]

Replaced my shallow well jet pump, primed it and threw the breaker on. Why does my pressure raise to a point about 10lbs under cut off and not rise any further thus shutting off pump?

[@mandlesevday3750]

Hey, I have one of those pump tech motor protectors and the load light is flashing. If I remember right, last time the well ran out of water None of the lights would come on until the level reached what it was supposed to be and then it just worked normally. We thought that the well had to run out of water. Unfortunately, not on my advice the spin down filter was opened while the well was off and completely drained all water back into the well, now getting The flashing load which means overload someone suggested I might have mud or a pebble in the motor which probably sounds like it’s gonna have to be pulled. Is there any other reason that I might have the overload sensor tripping?

[@charleschapman1405]

Hey friend.....I got an old well system......got low pressure....and gauge reads 0.....and hear a noise that never stops....tank is pretty much empty.....I can move easy ....when no water in use....it still has 13 amps running.....and I got tank...new...new switch...gauge....all brass/pvc piping to put in new...any ideas..... submersible pump I have not looked at yet.......well only 46 feet deep.....

[@garyhagger6665]

Where do i start. I had a problem with my pressure switch. Replaced it. The old switch was faded so i thought bigger was better so i went with a 40/60 . after the pump would not build pressure passed 42 psi i thought i had bought the wrong pressure switch. I bought a 20/40 psi. But now i feel when the pump kicks on and off. I believe i have a bad pressure tank but have not checked yet. If my pump is not building pressure passed 42 psi is this a sign of a bad pump. You have stated that it will continue to pump on some systems to 120 psi. Thank you in advance.

[@h2omechanic]

Your pump is old and worn out. Or you have a small leak in the well on a fitting connection between pump & pipe, it can be leaking out alot of your pressure. A good tank should feel almost empty of water and you can tip it side to side. A bad tank will weigh 200lbs & won't budge if you tip it

[@ronniethepilot]

Please help me out sir. I have a Sta-Rite water ump for my home. I have a pretty tall tank connected to it. I lost pressure the other day due to a leak from a pvc pipe that connects from the top of the well pump to the tank. I replaced it abs I also replaced the pressure switch because I think it was starting to get bad. I put a brand new 30-50 pressure switch on it. I primed it like I have always done but the pressure builds up abs just stays floating between 30 and 30 psi and you see the needle just dancing and the pump doesn’t want to stop. I have to force it to stop. I have no leaks. The tank is about 3 years old which I bought at Home Depot. I have had a lot of incidences that the pump was running for hours without me knowing and the pump was just so hot I felt it was about to explode. It has happened to me a lot so I am wondering if the pump is going bad. The pump was already installed before I bought the home so it was used. The tank has pressure I think like 28psi when the pump is not running and about 35psi when it is running. I had a tech guy come out the other day and he couldn’t get me back up and running like before. Currently I was able to get enough pressure to get water but it’s low. I can’t seem to get it any higher past 30psi. I have played with the adjustment needles on the pressure switch but it just not working. How do I know when a well pump starts going bad? One clue for me is that I don’t hear the water rushing loud like I used to when The pressure built up. Please help. Should I invest in a new pump or do you think it’s the tank? The tech told me he’s 99% sure that it’s the pump. I have tried my best to relieve any air in the lines and at the pump as well

[@jerryadams4763]

One question. My tank sounds like a bell but my tire pressure gauge on the schrader valve reads zero. My pressure switch is 30/50. Should I air up to 25 before checking the switch contacts and nipple and might the increase in air pressure cure my problem?

[@h2omechanic]

Correct. Follows these steps. Turn off well breaker Open sink faucet, leave open. Add air to tank to 25psi,no more then 28 When adding air, water traded in tank will be forced out of open sink faucet. Once air reaches 25 psi, close sink faucet and turn breaker back on. If you were having problems with your Pressure, then yes itll fix your problem.

[@jerryadams4763]

@@h2omechanic I have a 3/4 nut on my pressure valve. Is it counterclockwise to loosen? Interestingly enough, I had a double white wire coming in from one side and a red, black, and white from the other. Red to the white terminal. Black to the black. And white to the ground.

[@thedjgamer8244]

My submersible pump around 100 ft deep will only get about 10 psi. Can’t even get water in my tank. Is it a voltage issue, bc I haven’t hooked it to a breaker yet. I just ran an extension cord out there to ensure all the connections and stuff worked and my new house being built doesn’t have power yet.

[@aatrumedical9052]

Awesome video! Thanks

[@holmesj45]

Yes sir, my pressure is good on the pump, but I still have intermittent water inside the house. The pressure switch was change, but I don’t think the nipple was

[@roumeniolov1]

Big fan of your videos i just have a problem with my well. I have no water and the pressure gauge is showing 0 psi when I look at the pressure switch it is in the on position which means the pump is on. When I shut power off of the pump for an hour or 2 the pressure goes to 45 psi or so and the water comes back but the pressure switch is still in the on position and doesn't switch off. If I use the water the gauge goes to 0 psi and I lose water again. As far as I'm aware the tank itself is fine and the pump controls are also fine. If u have any ideas as to what my problem could be some help would be amazing. Thanks

[@h2omechanic]

Sounds like you probably have a leak (leaking toilet) that has drained the well dry. Kill the power for 12 hrs. & check to sew if any toilets leak down in the first hour. It only builds 45psi bc the pump is struggling to lift the water & then it runs dry again when u use it. Drops to 0. Look for leaks under house & in the yard too. Almost certain thats it. Or your well has slacked off with its production rate of flow.

[@roumeniolov1]

I will check thanks but don't you think it's something else for example it's a dry season in the well it's not have enough water I have this problem before

[@h2omechanic]

Well then yes, id say its running out of water. 50% of the time its a toilet that is using the water the well makes. Get pressure to 50psi & kill the power & see if the pressure gauge moves any in 10 minutes ie: a leak. If all is good & no leak, Google well drilling companies & ask about Hydro-Fracing your well. Or Google Hydro-Fracing companies Look to spend $2500-$3500 on a frac.

[@etiennelaliberte8413]

That was really useful, thank you so much.

[@scottandrews140]

Hi I like your videos, they're very helpful. I'm experiencing my water shutting off and taking about 30 seconds to reset. I cleaned out the filler tube to the switch and that didn't seem to resolve the issue so I replaced the switch and the supply pipe. That also didn't resolve the issue. The new switch has been adjusted to 40-60 on the large spring, I get 60 lbs showing on my gauge with 38 lbs in the pressure tank and the tank has no water in it. What could I be missing, any recommendations? Cheers

[@matthewkeating439]

Great videos, our water went out last night. I tried flicking the switch a bunch and saw sparks, but still no water. Does this mean I have a busted pipe somewhere?

[@h2omechanic]

Correct. Typically its a leak in the area nearest the pump. I have a video showing 6 pumps that all had different leaks and what to look for.

[@benlennon5893]

Good day to you. Thanks so much for the video. It's been great. If I may, I have about a 40--foot deep well. I replaced the drop pipes, put in a new foot valve in the ejector. Inside the house, we also put in a new water heater and pipes. The deep well pump has been primed. I see water spilling out of the hole on the pump where I put in water to prime it. But I still don't get any pressure. There are no leaks inside the house. The deep well tank is at 38 PSI. I also replaced the pump switch with a new one, but the pressure does not go higher than 12 to 14 psi. May I get your advice about this? Would be more than happy to send you payment via PayPal of Venmo. Please let me know. Thanks so much.

[@erekmateo6984]

Mine story is slightly different. I've got 40/60 style unit. Out-of knowhere my water pressure stopped. Went into crawl space and seen I had psi but can't recall exact. Wasnt high at all. This was before watching your videos of course. Took top off and seen all were contacts touching and in place. I never touched them. I ended up turning a knob in front of my water tank and seperate from it and turned it counter clock wise. Heard a bit of pressure and called wife to see if any changes. Water pressure for only a minute and then stopped. I looked at PSI Guage and nothing now. Absolutely nothing. Idk where to begin. After this incident I decided to watch your videos with hopes to assess tomorrow if able. Any advice would be great before I make more mistakes which I'm great at doing.

[@joshbaran5412]

Looking for some help in troubleshooting. The video was very informational. Any and all help would be appreciated.

[@kimyavorsky5579]

Hello, I had to turn my water coming into the house from the well for a few day until I was able to get parts for my geothermal system. I got the parts and put them on. I then turned the water back on, and there is no water coming out. I don't know how to fix it. Do you have any suggestions? Please help if you can.

[@jerrywaynemarshall8503]

Hello my name is Jerry. In my home i have this same set up. The problem i have or the issue is i have plenty of pressure, but about once every min the water pressure drops but for just a second then back to normal. Do you think the small tube could be stopped up or do you think the pressure tank is bad? I pressed the valve on top of the tank and only air came out. I was told if water came out then the tank is bad. but it was only air. I changed water filter couple weeks ago and water is already dirty, so i guess pump is cutting on several times and keeping the water agitating. Any thoughts?

[@h2omechanic]

2 possible situations like you said. First kill the power & go remove the switch and see if that nipple below switch is clogged. Be sure to drain off all the water pressure before you do it. While you have the switch off & water drained off, do a tank slosh test. Tipping the tank a few times & listen to see if you can hear water sloshing around inside the tank. If you hear water in there or if it's extremely heavy the tanks bad . If it's light weight & hear no water then it's still good. Be sure to look under the switch cover & find the on/off numbers. The air pressure in the tank needs to be 5psi below the "on" number. Have a tire pressure gauge to check the tank air pressure. What your describing is the tank has too much air, but air doesn't magically go up. Sometimes a pinhole leak allows water to displace some on the air and ends up increasing the air pressure & causes your problem. But at that point water is ontop of the bladder and that's bad. But the tip test will show you if that's the case.

[@davidich]

I’ve got a new switch new gauge and the tank is refilled to 38 psi, and I’m losing 10 psi immediately after it fills and shuts off at 60psi. So it seems to hold at 50. Then it will be very low pressure from about 44 to 40 as water runs . But pressure kicks in Then when pump cycles again , any thoughts? My thought is check valve needs replacement?

[@crystalulrich1554]

Any advice would be a much appreciated. We are having low water pressure. I installed new pressure switch when tank is drained was the correct 38 psi with the 40 60 switch the tank does not feel water logged the tank is like 14 years old is there any ither things i can check

[@Blindcide1987]

I have normal pressure at the gauge by the tank but low pressure throughout the house. What could cause that?

[@brycefowler3689]

Could the pipes before that pressure switch be frozen? I just repaired busted pipes in my house because of the negative temperature then when I turned the water back on I had pressure for a few minutes then it shut off

[@KariK-gj1bx]

My tank keep tripping the power. The first time I called the plumber and he showed me where the reset button was. It worked the tank filled enough for a watering and went off again. Now it trips immediately. I also have a lot of iron in the water. A lot of build up at faucet connections?

[@jerrymulder1362]

What do you mean when you say is you have a spark with no water you have a leak in the well? leak where in tank?

[@robertstrachan3915]

HELP!!! So, the gage on my pressure tank says 0. I thought, maybe, the water line was frozen, but it isn't (or doesn't seem to be). There is a valve below the floor (and below the pressure tank) that I opened and can suck out a steady stream of water using a shop vac. So water flow seems fine. I watched your other video and my tank doesn't have a lever, but I used the cover to open and close the circuit and there's electricity, but it didn't kick on. I checked the pressure using a gauge at the top and it reads just below 20 (18-19). The tank should kick on at 20 and off at 40. I'm at a loss

[@matcatabc]

Looking for help in Ontario Canada. Breaker to well convertible jet pump tripped and all water pressure in our house was lost. Re-set breaker, pump made a humming noise but wouldn't start, and breaker tripped again. Air tank is operating properly (drained, pressurized to 28psi for 30/50 pressure switch on new pump), and confirmed voltage. Installed new 0.5hp pump (same hp as original) and primed courtesy of neighbour's garden hose. With valve on house side of pump closed to isolate pump/well side, we turned the new pump on after system was thoroughly primed. Pumped turned on, but struggled to maintain pressure at 15psi, and needle on pressure gauge was fluttering wildly. Sound coming from pump seemed to indicate pump was pulling air. To ensure I hadn't bought a defective pump, I returned it and purchased a 0.75ph (same 30/50 pressure switch.) Reconnected new pump, re-primed, but got the same result, with low pressure, fluttering pressure needle, and sound of air being pulled. Is it reasonable to assume I've got a foot-valve issue, or possibly a crack somewhere in the pipe leading out to the well? According to previous owner of house, well was dug in 1978, and I'm assuming the lines leading to the well are the same age. (Lines are buried +5 feet, so they're well below our frost line.) Thanks in advance for your assistance. Cheers.

[@h2omechanic]

Its definitely a hole/crack somewhere down the well. Time to pull the pipes out & inspect everything. Metal foot valves can rott over & a hole be in it sucking in air. But definitely leak . Your definitely on the right track. FYI I hate jet pumps foe every reason that you'll learn.

[@tinaplatt6511]

Hello!!! I just had my well tank replaced today and my water pressure is noticeably lower……. Tank psi is 38 Thoughts????

[@aarongriffin6799]

I'm troubleshooting a well issue. I have water pressure in the house but it's less than normal. I went to change out the water filter as I thought it might be filled up with sediment when I noticed my pressure tank had zero water in it. I looked at my pressure switch and the contacts are closed. I flipped the power switch with the plastic cover and saw that it produced a spark. I cleaned the contacts but nothing has changed. Do you have any other troubleshooting tips for me? Thanks so much!

[@h2omechanic]

Don't trust the gauge. Is your filter element black/ carbon? If so thats probably the issue. If the switch won't open, you probably have a broken pipe in the well leaking out most of the pressure.

[@aarongriffin6799]

@@h2omechanic Thanks for the quick reply. I haven't looked at the gauge. I went to drain the pressure tank and absolutely zero water came out of it. No water is going in or out of it. It is hollow when I bang on it and is also very light. I can't get the switch to open, so I will likely look inside the well.

[@h2omechanic]

@@aarongriffin6799 the tank is good, it's supposed to be as u described. You will find a leak or cracked fitting in the well

[@aarongriffin6799]

@@h2omechanic Just a follow-up after we pulled the pump from the well. We found a crack in the plastic pipe leading to the pump ... JUST AS YOU SAID IT WOULD BE! Thanks for the help and guidance!!

[@slawterconcrete5294]

Well informed video, it will help me for sure.

[@PMdwn]

Great job!

[@yodude6591]

220 went out at the house. I think I blew the pressure switch or breaker troubleshooting. I replaced both. Pressure gauge shows 40psi. I checked the bladder and no air so I filled it up to 26. Water started but when the air ran out and the pressure will now not fill up in the tank. Never heard the pump turn on.

[@MsUnknownLegend]

Can a well run without a bladder tank? I have a pipe coming out of the ground that the pressure switch is hooked to.

[@jeanahernandez414]

This video is very informative. I was wondering if you could help. We have no water but the gauge is reading between 5 to 10psi. I did try to see if there was a spark and it only sparked one time. The other times,nothing. I also tried flipping the water well main box on and off and the only thing I hear click on is the control panel. Not sure if that's the only thing that is suppose to click. If you have any suggestions as to something else I may try to get water. I would appreciate it.

[@h2omechanic]

If you turn the power off, does the gauge drop to 0psi?. Being that you saw a spark, You probably have a failed pipe or fitting in the well, near pump. Or pumps old & won't lift water anymore. If powers off & pressure drops to 0, there's a hole in line in well. Also if it shows 10psi, water should come out at tank drain or sink, just slowly. If it stays at 5-10 w power off & sink open, the gauge is faulty. With power on, test for voltage out at the well. If power is out there... 240v typically, & no water, then you must pull the pump out of the ground. If its 12-18 years old its probably a bad pump or broken wire. But it u see a spark at switch, its a hole in pipe or fitting. Hope this helps

[@jeanahernandez414]

When I turn off power gauge stays between the 5and 10psi. No water at all coming out. I switched out the pressure switch and nothing still. I also tried a new control box and as well nothing still. The pump is brand new,only 1 year old. Is there anything else I could try?

[@h2omechanic]

Test for voltage out at the well. If your getting power there, you'll know its down the hole. Possible a bad wire going to the pump. Wells are abrasive. They can rub away the wires jacket & prevent proper voltage from reaching the pump. Id say 75% chance that is your issue if u have power at well head

[@igrowmelons979]

hey man! you helped me a few months back with my elderly fathers place. We had a new pump installed in our well this spring and fixed a leak in our frost free and everything was working great. however recently we have been having water pressure issues again. The pressure will get down to 38 psi where it should cut in and turn on the pump but sometimes it just doesn't. Instead of hitting 38 and shooting back up to 60 it gets to 38 and then just keeps dropping. if it drops below the 38 mark we stop using water and it gets back up to around 40 psi but then doesnt seem to want to click back on and get to 60. it seemed to be working fine after we had the pump replaced but now not so much and the problem seems to be happening more and more frequently. any help you can offer would be great. thank you

[@igrowmelons979]

also forgot to mention that when we start using the water outside usually has some spitting of air that happens when we first start to use it but then it quits. I don't know if that is a clue or not. once again thank you

[@h2omechanic]

The nipple below the switch is probably clogged. Remove switch and clean out the little pipe (push a screw driver thru it). While the switch is off, Check the tank air pressure. Set it to 35psi.

[@warlock1005]

I believe I have a leak in my well. Any advice on how I can fix it

[@panphi2170]

My Flotec pump was somewhat working fine until today. For the last week, the water would stop running for 2/3 sec until pump kicked in. Pressure set 20/38 with 18 psi in tank when empty. Decided to clean the line going from pump to pressure switch thinking it might be dirty. Decided to remove pressure gauge as well to clean its opening. Sure enough, it was almost clogged up with rust and sediment. Opening on pump was almost plugged up. Cleaned everything and put everything back without making any other adjustments. Restarted pump but now it doesn't build up any pressure. It seems to start pumping to about 20 psi and drops back down to 14 psi. It will pump continuously but I can stop the flow of water with my thumb at the tap. This isn't my first experience with jet pumps but never had this problem. Could you suggest a solution to this problem.I can leave priming plug open and water doesn't go down after a day, so no leak in pipe. Two lines with injector down in the well. Could some dirt fall in the pump when I cleaned the openings? Thanks if you can offer a solution. Greatly appreciate it.

[@h2omechanic]

If you had large amounts of iron buildup inside your plumbing then all the metal fittings at your pump are the same! I personally don't like jet pumps for this reason, too many little things can be the problem. If it is old its probably a worn impeller seal if it won't build pressure. Or you have a air lock in the down pipe.

[@panphi2170]

@@h2omechanic Thanks for the quick response. Pump is 10 years old and on hard water. How would I get air in the down pipe? I never drained any water from the system. I have a galvanised nipple in my line going to the well and has been buried for close to 40 years. I suspect that might give me problems soon. Can I use plastic fittings underground?

[@h2omechanic]

I'd say replace any metal with plastic even in the ground if you needed to fix a leak. Id focus on the pump & pull out all 3 fittings & see if any are clogged up. I believe you'll find something. Also watch a video on replacing the impeller seal

[@panphi2170]

Pump is working now. I found an air bubble in in the clear line coming out at the top of the pump at the tee going to the water tank below the pump. I had to tilt the pump a little to let the air bubble come out of the priming tee. I thought since it was in the line after the pump body that the water being pumped would push it out of the line. Still don't know why it was able to pump water but not build enough pressure. I know that an air leak will prevent a pump from priming but this one defies all logic. If the line had not been transparent I would have never suspect an air bubble.

[@MaryReyes-x4x]

hi, my brother has a water well pump it has not worked for so long. am trying to help him, but I have no idea what's wrong with it. i tried to hire a plumber that's certified along with electrical experience, but that didn't work. so I was thinking to watch your video when am at he's residence. Is it safe for me to try? Thank you.

[@TheAaronkolo]

Hey I am in desperate need of your expertise. I have replaced the pressure switch and the pressure tank. There are no clogs between the pump and the tank. In reference to a shallow well pump, the pressure in the gauge will not exceed 10-20 PSI. The Pump will run but quickly shut off as it doesn't seem to be able to build pressure. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@jeffowens9983]

Swapped out pressure switch, 40-60 psi setup. Tank only reads 20 psi, but can’t seem to pump in more even with water emptied. Pump motor switches off and on. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@hollycolbath6273]

Great video as always

[@larrystreasures6887]

What else can I check if i'm not getting a spark (not kicking in) after replacing a presure switch? We took photo's of the wires prior to changing switch. So the wires are correct, and power was turned back on. Water valve was turn on prior to remove water presure pior to repair. Air tank isnt full of water. Sorry these are out of order, Any idea's? This is my dads water system i'm trying to fix. So I hope you or anyone can give me any ideas. Thanks in advance! Larry

[@h2omechanic]

Test for voltage at the well head. If you get power there, then the issue is down the hole. If its a submersible pump, then either the wire has a open jacket exposed copper. Or the pump itself is dead. Volt meter is a must

[@larrystreasures6887]

@@h2omechanic Thank you I'll try that.