Recent loss experience has shown us that lightning damage can occur on submersible pumps that have surge protection equipment installed in the control panel arrangement. Deep-well submersible pumps damaged by lightning can be very expensive to remove and repair. They can also cause loss of service.
How do I protect my water pump?
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How do you protect well pump from running dry?
The flow restrictor valve is placed in the piping line between the water pump discharge port and the water pressure tank. In this position the water flow rate can be restricted to protect the pump from damage from running dry - as will happen if the pump draws the well water level down to below the pump inlet.
How do you fix pulsating water pressure?
What to do if your well is pulsing. First, you need to check the air pressure in your water tank. You can do this by shutting off the electricity and draining the well for your safety. Grab a tire air pressure gauge and find the well's air bladder valve—this will also look very similar to a tire air valve.Jun 5, 2020
How do you stop a water pump short cycling?
- Repair the tank air volume control.
- Drain the water tank and let air re-enter the tank.
- Drain the water from the tank and use the air inlet valve to recharge air back into your tank. The air charge should be 2 psi lower than you pump cut-on pressure.
What causes a water well pump to surge?
Over time, the air in a simple well tank will be absorbed by the water. As the amount of air in the tank decreases, the tank looses its ability to hold pressure, and the well pump on-off cycle time decreases until the pump cycle causes surging at the faucets.
What causes a water pump to kick on and off?
A blockage in the water supply piping. For example, a clogged or nearly-clogged water filter can cause the pump control to cycle on and off rapidly. This is because the blockage causes water pressure (between the pump and the filter) to rise very rapidly when the pump turns on.
Can a power surge damage a well pump?
While pump motors and pump controllers might be able to handle a moderate electrical surge, high-energy power surges like lightning strikes can cause severe damage and are nearly impossible to protect against.Jun 4, 2018
How do you reset a well pump after a power outage?
Using your insulated pliers, in case of stray electrical current, lift the lever upward. You should hear the pump kick on. Hold this lever in the upward position until you notice the pressure gauge get up to above 30 or so. Now if you turn it loose the pump should stay on and you are back in business.
What can damage a well pump?
- Loss of Power. Your water well pump relies on electricity and if your power is out, it will not be able to pump water. ...
- Drought. ...
- Pump Size. ...
- Overworked Pump. ...
- Sediment.
What burns out a well pump?
When there is too much water and not enough air in the tank, the pressure switch will signal the pump to turn on for short bursts of activity for only a few minutes at a time. This is called “short cycling” and can burn out your pump quickly.
How do you prevent well pump from running dry?
If you want to absolutely guarantee that your pump will never run dry, interrupt your pump's power supply with a normally open float switch and set the switch so that it turns the switch "off" when the water level is still just above your pump's intake. (By the way, we carry a pump that has a built-in float switch).Jan 13, 2021
How long can a well pump run dry?
Safe Options for Dry Pumping If the pump is run dry for less than 45-60 seconds, the pump should not suffer damage.Jun 12, 2014