Failure to install in compliance with local and national codes and manufacturers recommendations may result in electrical shock fire hazard unsatisfactory performance and.
Pump pressure tank diagram.
Gerry do you have a well pump and pressure tank diagram you can send me.
Pump installation when the pump is idle.
My son asked me how our well works and i was trying to find some basic diagram that showed all the working parts.
Tank tee connets water line from pump to pressure tank and service line from tank to house.
Install a pressure tank on the delivery side of the pump as shown in the diagram.
Relief valve protects against pressure build up.
Once this volume has built up then the pressure switch turns off and the water then pushes out into the line providing a more constant flow and pressure.
We recommend that a licensed contractor install all new systems and replace existing pumps and motors.
This well pressure tank installation video shows the steps you ll need for this replacement.
Well pump pressure tank diagram.
Taps are provided to accept pressure switch pressure gauge drain valve relief valve sniffer valve etc.
Drain valve drain easy draining of the system.
Let air out of the tank until this pressure is 2 to 4 psi below the cut in pressure for the pump which is the lower of its pressure settings.
Connect the pump to a source of electricity.
We have what i think is pretty typical well here in montana a submerged pump down in the ground and a pressure tank on.