Water Tank Pump Switch

The switch then powers up the well pump.

Water tank pump switch.

Then drain the pressure tank. For pricing and availability. Square d 40 60 psi h plastic exterior pressure switch. Close the valve from the pressure tank to the house.

Find my store. Wrap the pipe threads with teflon tape and reassemble. Whether you re looking for a utility electric water pump to do it all or a specialty option like a lawn pump to keep your garden growing we have all of the water pumps and tanks you need. This switch is equipped with a low level cut off arm that automatically shuts off a well pump when there is a dramatic decrease in pressure such as a leak in the discharge pipes or a faulty pressure tank.

24 products in pressure switch water pump accessories. Without the use of the switch the water pump would always be on or off. Tube near the pressure tank. Flip the breaker to the pump switch and check it with a voltage sniffer to make sure it s off.

Pressure tanks known as well tanks also protect and extend the life of water pumps by reducing the strain on the electrical components of the pump. If the switch is bad it won t start the well pump and you won t have water so testing the switch is your first step. Then disconnect the wiring photo 1. Next remove the old switch photo 2 and gauge photo 3.

The air pressure in the well tank when empty of all water must be set to 28 psi or the switch will not operate properly. It s what senses when water pressure has dropped to the point where the pressure tank requires more water. Pressure switches are used on water pumps for the accurate control of the pump as it produces pressurized water.