Pressure Switch Adjustment

[@y2ktube]

JB Marker said it best: "Very well done. Good quality shots and great clear explanation. All Utube vids should be this well done." I totally agree, out of all the videos I searched through, this one explained CLEARLY how this particular system functions...

[@satwithcheaptrick78]

This was an excellent video! no BS, no unnecessary dialog, just the facts, theory and procedure shown clearly. Great job. Thank you.

[@rottanwelding]

Fella you just save our back sides ! 21 year old system would not get past 45 psi.(starting failing yesterday), watched your vid cleaned the pressure switch, and copper line. back in business SO FAR SO GOOD! THANKS!!

[@mopei6184]

Finally, a visual explanation on how the psi threshold moves with adjustment Thanks!

[@hermanwild8348]

Excellent video! After hours of tinkering and Googling, your video explained in 5 minutes what I needed to know and it worked! No unnecessary babble, just very clearly "how to" with easy to follow explanations and video. Thanks so much!!

[@jedijumper]

Thank you. I replaced my pressure switch today after four days without water. I used your advice to set the pressure. All is good now.

[@stevepalacios2320]

I would like to personally thank you for this video. It is 1 A.M. in Ecuador and thanks to your video we finally fixed the problem. Thank you from Ecuador.

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[@farmdog3156]

your video sir has set the standards for this issue..short and direct to the subject which we handymans need. no crap talk..just pure business..👍👍👍

[@brianc3208]

This is the best video explanation on the net for this issue. It's a simple mechanism, but difficult to grasp. This video makes it so simple! Thanks!!

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[@mohammedhosein5210]

Sir , This is the most informative video on water pump switches. I am from Treinidad and Tobago. Excellent explanation . Not all people should be making videos on how to do things.

[@shirleybennett4068]

Thanks, as a single woman trying to fix the pressure problem, this was most helpful!

[@espr55]

Probably the best video of adjusting a pressure switch. THANKS!

[@shank-bf3gu]

By far the best explanation on how a pressure switch works. Thanks for sharing.

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[@popabook]

This is exactly what I needed to see so that I could adjust the pressure range on a house that I purchased on a well system. Thank you for the professional explanation of this switch.

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[@anthonydiehlman5326]

I want to take a moment to thank you, FOR this video...💯. It was the ONE that HELPED me FIGURE out how to adjust my springs properly, AND LIKE A BOSS..👍😎.

[@bryantwalley]

Thanks for the information. Your explanation of the process is about as perfect as it gets. I was able to calibrate my new switch in about the same amount of time it took to watch the video.

[@cathy4209]

Finally a video that's to the point no extra blah blah blah to sit thru that only tends to confuse things. BTW I'm a 64yr.old widow of a wonder man who had a remodeling company. He was such a talented worker but not a great teacher. :)

[@reclaimfilterssystemsinc7529]

Thank you, much appreciated. Glad to help. I've heard of wonder women but never a wonder man. Other than: "I wonder what that man is doing". Usually us guys are just OK at best... : )

[@joaocasanovas5312]

Congratulations on a first class video. I have seen a lot of videos on KZbin offering tutorials on a wide variety of subjects that interest me. This is by far the very best. ¡Thank you very much!

[@libero8468]

By far the best explanation how this switch works. For most of us when we buy a house there are tons of things we need to find out how it works. The well pump is one such mystery. Many thanks for making this video. This is what KZbin is all about!

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[@arturoc6362]

Excellent video. I've recently changed my pressure switch on my well tank, and now I understand how to adjust it properly. Thanks for sharing this info...

[@les4lifepaul]

Lifesaver buddy, thank you! Been dealing with poor water pressure at this house since I moved here,much better now!

[@Voetsekhond]

Thank you very much for your demonstration, it was very useful. I appreciate your effort to assist and educate those of us who do not know theses things. I am a new comer and have a small holding in South Africa and is new in the field. Thank you once again

[@sawatchandview9310]

I just solved my pump problem , it's so easy after watching this video thanks alot

[@rogernewill785]

Great explanation and illustration of important pressure switch adjustments that no switch manufacturer explains at all ! Thanks !

[@ESCFanCH]

I lost my water this weekend and have been pulling my hair out trying to figure out what's going on. This has been one of the best explanatory videos. Thank you so much.

[@josephtrumble5891]

Thanks so very much for the video!! -8 degrees this morning in Maine No water, saw your video bought new switch and only needed to be adjusted. Your awesome thanks again 😀 😊 ☺ 😄

[@reclaimfilterssystemsinc7529]

Hi Joseph, glad to help.

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[@akquicksilver]

Very well done. Good quality shots and great clear explanation. All Utube vids should be this well done.

[@JohnDoe-ou3ze]

Great Video "Reclaim Filters & Systems Inc"! I have an "ok" working knowledge in regards to pressure switches, but I have always stayed away from adjusting the pressure/range/etc., due to my lack of knowledge, and opted to replace the switch when too old, or other wear and tear. After watching your video, and your excellent video work (frame in frame), I have a very clear understanding of its operation. Also gold nuggets were helpful like the Craftsman nutdreivers with hollow frame when working with nuts with extra long screws, are so helpful. In any case, great work, and thank you for the video!

[@simplecellservices]

Thanks. This fixed the problem without replacing it. It's great to have videos that don't go on and on.

[@herewegofans]

I am so thankful you made this. Clear and concise. Fixed my switch in 2 mins thanks to you.

[@aoknponte]

You have done an excellent job of keeping a simple subject simple. Thank you very much.

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[@uhplumber5962]

Best video I've found on how to adjust a pressure switch. Thanks.

[@xhefriguitars7946]

Great video and easy to understand. Nice to be able to get a refresher when you haven’t worked on one for quite a while.

[@VictorPoulin]

Great explanation. Deserves a thumbs up. I have the 30-50

[@navajopa31]

Our well supplies 3 summer cottages. On our new square d pressure switch the shorter cut off adjustment spring can be moved up and down and is not under any tension. The 40/60 switch cycles at 34/55. The empty tank pressure is 32. We have a 5 year old large ($350) tank. Under heavy use the pump fails to come on even when the pressure goes to 0. If you open a faucet you can hear water draining back to the well pump and when it stops draining back you can turn the power back on and the well works normally until it happens again. It always happens when each cottage is using a lot of water. Thanks!

[@briancaine9130]

This was excellent. The psi graphic on the left made all the difference. Thanks.

[@DarrenTalksTech]

Excellent explanation. Very good camera shot and the speech is really clear and understandable. Thanks!

[@ibringthelastwords1358]

Its a 7 year old video but still the best explanation I've seen. Thanks! 😊

[@mxc8099]

Of all the videos I have seen about pressure switches this is by far the very best. It explains very well the method and the reasoning in terms even a moron could understand. This is also a short video....GREAT JOB

[@stanleylee9838]

Certainly, this is the very best. Excellent presentation ! Stan Lee ( not the Marvel Comics guy )

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[@Gr8Layks]

Nice tutorial. Graphics in the left margin were a nice touch! Thanks, RF&S!

[@kyleendicott6541]

Thanks alot! This pump is a surface pump in my basement but that is kind of what I was leaning toward as well! Thanks again!!

[@cw3438]

Brilliant. The BEST explanation I've ever seen!

[@nckeller]

Thank you, that is very kind.

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[@jeffMinnesota952]

great video, succinct, clear, covers all the bases of pressure switch adjustment

[@golycycyl]

Its amazing how you can transmit all of your knowledge about Hydronewmatic systems. I really appreciate your video and the time you took to made such. It is easy to understand, to follow and to learn. Thank you once again.

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[@cheese.n.crackers]

Excellent video. Very well done and clear. Much better than the manufacturers video on same topic. Thanks for posting.

[@barrywolff4186]

Excellent video and showed clearly what it took me ages to understand before, from reading the online manuals.

[@med55025]

Dude, thank you. This video made adjustment easy to do and understand the how and why.

[@codemiesterbeats]

thanks... I already had a general idea but this is very clearly explained and the visuals really are nice and help some of those who might not understand.

[@elppedro77]

Thank you so much for this information our pump has been cycling a lot recently and I will adjust it like you showed us. I will make sure the power is off when I do this especially since it is 240 volts!!

[@davidskov7428]

Best explanation yet… good job

[@louf7178]

The pressure graphic is very helpful. I think most might assume there are high and low setpoints (not the case). Thanks.

[@jollyscaria1922]

40 to 50

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[@douglashost8754]

Excellent . Clear, concise and to the point. Didn't waste my time. Would be nice if others would do the same.

[@discerningmind]

Excellent video! By far the clearest and best explanation I've seen.

[@sebastienmorand2479]

Well done. Explanations are crystal clean et visual.

[@margretflowers3410]

Thank you so much. This helped me immensely. Every second was helpful and non-annoying, which is a rarity on here. A+++ Following!!

[@spartansmith7223]

EXCELLENT VIDEO ON ADJUSTMENT OF A SQUARE D PRESSURE CONTROL SWITCH.

[@oldcaptainrusty]

Great video, well presented and informative. Answered all my questions. Thank you sir for your time and efforts.

[@andrewholt8760]

Great easy to understand and clear explanation, got the where flowing again thanks

[@NightWolve75]

Thanks, I just bought one from China for $9 bucks, but it had nothing for instructions. I want to understand the cut-off only nut, really, but this video pretty much explains its operation proper. I am using it for a water pressure booster pump after its original pressure control switch started leaking where the PVC sections were fused together. I like this one since it's not electric and any savings is worth it since the pump is 7 amps or up and you will notice a rise in your electric bill with average use.

[@nckeller]

If this has been helpful I am glad. Thank you. To answer some questions: This is similar to even the inexpensive pressure switches found in many small air compressors but the range and the cut off only adjustments are usually screws instead of loc-nuts. In the common Harbor Freight air compressors the range screw is usually a cad plated metal screw recessed into the plastic and the cut off only is a plastic screw knob that is raised. If there is only one adjustment, it is usually the cut off only with the range being preset and non adjustable. In most all cases the instructions are printed in mice type under the lid of the switch.

[@luckyafternoon5000]

GREAT video and explanation! Now we can adjust my son's wellxtrol wx202 pressure switch. Excellent information. Thanks for posting!

[@nckeller]

Hi Sageau, this was just for demo. Normally the pressure switch stays closed for a few moments after the demand for water stops while the ballast tank is filling. A common problem for a fast cycling pressure switch is a bad ballast pressure tank. That will wear out your contacts (sparking) and it will prematurely wear out your pump and use more electricity because of the start stop start... of the pump. The cold does change the spring tension and will result in a change in set pressures.

[@julianschweikert465]

Thank you very much for posting this. I very clearly now understand the workings of this pressure switch. Well done!

[@uncletio0428]

Video is professional, very informative & straight to the point! Thanks...

[@PelicEditz]

Hi. This is fantastic. Can you do one with a low pressure cut off too? I’m having some issues with the low pressure cutting off when I adjust this. They had said the cut off was just a few pounds below my cut in. That does not give much leeway.

[@marisagallant9992]

This was helpfully the guide on the side of the gauge going through each step I didn't have to call nobody saved me money I don't have right now thank you

[@reclaimfilterssystemsinc7529]

Cool! Glad to help

[@sherryP-rv3vg]

Reclaim Filters & Systems Inc my submersible pump is bye passing my pressure bladder. when the pump is on it fills up the house lines and about half fills my pressure bladder then the pump kicks off. the meter reads 60 psi. once the pump is off I slowly loose cyphen and the meter drops to zero. once at zero all the water in the house lines drain back out side until the pump kicks back on and then all this repeats itself? there are NO leaks anywhere?? what am I doing wring?? bladder is 6mos old. pump is brand new. meter is brand new. I'm so puzzled. thanks sherry. without water 5 weeks now. can't afford repair person after paying for pump.

[@reclaimfilterssystemsinc7529]

It sounds like the check valve is bad. If it's a deep well pump the nose of the pump has a check valve that keeps water from leaking back down through the pump and into the well. Other systems have a check valve further up on the system before the bladder tank. This keeps the pressure in the system until needed and prevents it from going backwards. PVC check valves are cheap and easy to install if your well check valve is bad. Install somewhere between the pump and the bladder tank. Make sure the check is rated for 120 psi.

[@sherryP-rv3vg]

Reclaim Filters & Systems Inc omgosh.......thank you for responding. I am so greatful for your help. I have no way to pay for a repair person and be done all I can do as a 50 year old woman with only my nephew's help.

[@sherryP-rv3vg]

Im not clear what the check valve is for sure. is it the box that clicks that has a pressure gauge on it? I replaced that first, then the pump, then all the electrical wiring along the pump and the pressure bladder is about 6 mos old. I'm gonna try the old box again. turned out it was not bad but I left the new one on. if you think we are not talking about the same thing,...will you let me know please.

[@toniopattidonovan-skweir6762]

All I needed to learn to set up the pump operating range. My exact pressure switch. Now if only I could have had someone replace the pump and piping this easily.

[@ddacombe4752]

Excellent video and thanks for the tips about what causes it to go out of adjustment as I just had that

[@ke6bnl]

One of the best explanations

[@reclaimfilterssystemsinc7529]

Thank's Ed, Russ KM4RHK 73 brother

[@claytonberry704]

Excellent video. Love the range graphic overlay. Thanks!

[@dufferat]

Thanks for the clear explanation! Being new to the well system living, I was able to replace both the switch and the gauge to get my system working!

[@cristobalvillalpando7451]

Thank you very much sir, very helpful, I couldn't have done it without your help

[@pierrebuhlmann2884]

Thx , I love it! I now know that it probably is "clogged with debris" and shall try to help my old friend to fix his water in the summer house.

[@farisal-salihi3780]

Thank you for an excellent video that concisely and simply showed me how to adjust each of these two screws and what is the effect of each one. I did not see what did you do to remove the control head to check for debris.

[@nasercea]

this video help me a lot installing my pressure switch... THUMBS UP to you sir!

[@aaronprudhomme8688]

Very informative. I love this video. Mines need adjusting because the water keeps spouting out ever so often from the pipes. The water runs smoothly and then it starts spouting. Could that mean the pump needs adjusting?????

[@makenchips]

Excellent video on the subject well done explain it simply and succinctly.

[@jenniferwhite35]

Excellent tutorial! Very helpful when I replaced my pressure tank.

[@ashtonantoine4089]

thank you very much sir for this video you just solved my problem with my pump i also learned other things for the future.

[@markwhitnell5752]

You are correct, it is a reverse acting switch closes on 10psi, opens on 5psi designed to protect the pump..

[@markb8685]

this is the best how to video, perfect.

[@kpopsavshow2876]

Best explanation of all. Thanks

[@AlbertAGhazaleh]

Well explained I always wonder how to correctly adjust the points. Never knew exactly which one is which instructions were always gone...

[@DarrenLeung]

Saved my bacon. Thanks so much for the excellent instructional video

[@cesarmaterano]

Excellent video and a very good and complete explanation!!!... Thanks a lot!!!...

[@amgari007]

Thank you for the video. If I installed 30-50 switch, is is possible to lower the pressure and make it 25-45.

[@nckeller]

ChevySS the 20 psi range is a factory default, you could raise a 40/60 switch to 50/70 then loosen the cut off only adjustment. That may get you in the ballpark.

[@andytaylor943]

Thank you for BIG helping... God bless you!

[@rking674]

thanks so much for such a clear video about this subject It really helps

[@seasidebarn2142]

Great video, very useful. My switch is a square D but only has a range adjustment.. I do not have a cut off adjustment. I've never had any issue until recently the pump doesn't kick in until 15psi, and shuts off at 70psi.. would this be a sign that I should just replace the switch?

[@noname-te4lh]

as others have said, excellent video. much appreciated!

[@dieseldawg7132]

Great video other guys have no clue what they are talking about quick question what actually create pressure I know the pump creates volume but doesn't the accumulator with the diaphragm creat the pressure I have a system that will run but once I shut a valve it doesn't seem to cut out, I can't tell the pressure the gauge is crap but after a while not long it will blow a capacitor ? Maybe a bad relay ???? Already changed our the 40/60 switch and checked power

[@reclaimfilterssystemsinc7529]

To the person with the Wayne's press switch where the pump keeps running. Are the switch contacts open or closed. If they are open the switch is not wired properly. If the contacts are closed the pressure is not reaching the cutoff pressure of the switch. Most household pumps run up to 50 psi, most commercial systems run up to 60 psi.Good luck and if you still run into problems we're here. You also can send an email with your contact info and we can troubleshoot over the phone.

[@darrelcockman1817]

Nice and simple😊

[@Allmyd1]

Nice and straightforward with good quality. I've identified my bladder is bad, so my pump is working overtime. When the pump kicks on, the pressure maxes out the gauge. Could this be a sign that the switch may also be bad? Or is this a bad bladder symptom? I've replaced the gauge and cleaned up the contacts for good measure. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

[@nckeller]

Hi Dan, this is Russ with Reclaim. Depending on the age and condition/quality of the bladder in the tank, you may be able to simply refill it with air. With zero pressure on the system, fill to cut in pressure less 2 psi. If cut in is 30, fill bladder to 28 psi.

[@Allmyd1]

@nckeller Thanks for the reply. I replaced the bladder tank and pressure switch. The inlet to the pressure switch was 100% plugged, which I guess would explain the high pressure readings. Overall a pretty easy job after.

[@opie652003]

Very good and informative video on how these work. I have a 30-50, can I adjust it to be a 40-60? Would I have to adjust the pressure in the air bladder in my expansion tank?

[@ecoranchusa]

Very helpful and straightforward!

[@bwohlgemuth]

Thank you, I have been going nuts trying to figure out why our pressurizer wasn't working and it's definitely a bad switch (from the behavior I saw on this video). Off to the home supply store...

[@KingNast]

Great video! I have an old pressure tank with no bladder. Should it still be pressurized to 2 psi below cut in? I was a little worried about over-pressurizing it and only put in 20 psi. The pump and tank are like 60 years old. I should probably replace it.

[@WoodchuckCanuck]

Appreciate the video. Can you elaborate on the relationship between those screw settings, the pressure in the tank, the reading on the inline pressure gauge and the force of water coming from the tap? We have a 30/50, installed 10 yrs ago (new house). The past couple months we see markedly less water pressure at times. The wife especially notices it while she tries to wash her hair. Pressure in the tank is 54 psi. Gauge shows 34 psi. I did turn the first nut 3 times and turned the second once. Flushed the toilet, water flowed, the D-Square clicked but the line gauge did not move from 34 psi. Tap pressure is no change after letting it run for 1 minute upstairs. Any thoughts on that? I considered removing the DSquare from the line to see if it might be plugged but there's no shutoff valve prior to it. Assuming the only way to do that is turn off power to the pump, and still have to deal with water coming out from in the line , if I took it off.

[@RishiRajKoul]

Thanks for clear and crisp presentation