Your pressure pump receives its marching orders from the control switch attached to the pressure tank. When water pressure tumbles to a low level, the need for more water is detected by the control switch, and spring-loaded power-driven components connect, turning on the pressure pump. On the other hand, when the water pressure returns to an acceptable level and the tank is filled up to the brim, the power-driven components separate, in turn switching off the pressure pump. You only need a pair of pliers to adjust the switch mechanism of a pressure pump. Read on for more insight.
Step 1
Turn off the power supply to the pressure pump to avoid the danger of electrocution. Using the pair of pliers, unscrew the nut that is holding the switch casing in place. Then, remove the casing in order to access the pressure control switch knob. Inside the switch mechanism, there are 2 springs clasped by adjustment bolts that serve as the pressure regulating mechanism for the pressure pump. Therefore, any form of adjustment needs to be focused on these two control switches.
Step 2
The adjustment bolt that is holding the larger spring in place is responsible for fine-tuning the pressure. Therefore, to speed up the pump's operational pressure, use the pliers to spin or turn the bolt in a clockwise or left-to-right direction. Once that is done, proceed to the smaller spring, which is also held in place by an adjustment bolt. Twist that bolt while adopting a clockwise direction in order to raise the cut-off pressure even as the bolt becomes tighter. This regulates the amount of time the pressure pump will pump water for before going off. Note that you'll have to do plenty of tweaking prior to achieving the correct pressure. Always make sure that the cut-off pressure that is adjusted by rotating the nut in the smaller spring is lower compared to the cut-on pressure that is regulated by rotating the nut in the larger spring. You don't want a scenario where your pressure pump goes into a nonstop cycle, which may cause untimely damages.
Step 3
Once you've correctly adjusted the switch mechanism and the pump is cycling as it should be, return the outer casing on top of the control switch. Fasten the screws to hold the casing in place and ensure that the control switch is well protected inside. Next, power on the electrical supply and ascertain whether the pressure pump is cycling better than before.
For more information about maintaining your pressure pumps, contact a local manufacturer or supplier.
Share13 January 2016
Welcome to my blog. My name is Mia. A few years ago, my partner and I bought an old home. It needed to have all new wiring installed, and through that process of working closely with a fabulous electrician, I learned a lot. I learned everything, from which questions to ask, to how to do a bit of wiring on my own. If you are hiring an electrician, you need to explore my posts. I hope they help guide you in the right direction. Now, that our home is finally, for the first time, not in the midst of a repair or project, I decided to start this blog. In addition, I also like to fish and read.