Well Pump Pressure Gauge Not Working

The pressure switch sits in a gray box atop the feed line from the well pump to the pressure tank.

Well pump pressure gauge not working.

Shut the water valve off and pay attention to the pressure gauge to note the pressure when the pump turns off. The test will still work fine. When we find a clogged water pump pressure switch or the tubing connected to it or a clogged water pressure gauge we replace those items. If the well water pump isn t creating the appropriate pressure it won t signal your pressure switch to turn off and on.

Learn how you can do a quick check to test for problems. It will have wires coming out of it going to the pump and to the breaker box. Aside from checking the pump check your water pressure gauge to ensure that it s working before diagnosing a pressure switch issue. Just listen for the clicks we mentioned.

Switch clicks on and off repeatedly. Alongside it you ll find a small silver bar. Locate the pressure switch. If you don t have the box shown below this fix isn t for you.

It will be approximately 3 inches long by two inches wide two inches high and will be connected to a 1 4 inch metal pipe sticking up from the main water line coming from the well going to the pressure tank. A well pump pressure gauge that does not respond to pressure changes is potentially unsafe as it could lead to excessive pressurization of the water tank and building piping. A failing or wrongly sized pressure tank can put your well pump at risk. If you find that your pressure gauge is not working no worries.

Operating pressure should fall within the middle half of the pressure gauge dial as indicated in asme b40 1 standards see figure 1 and the pressure range selected should be at least two times the operating pressure but not less than maximum system pressure i e operating pressure of 160 psi and maximum pressure of 300 psi should use 0. By having the pressure tank hold a significant amount of water there is less wear and tear on the well pump because it doesn t have to cycle on and off as often. When it is tripped the bar rests parallel to the. The pump controller houses a capacitor to help start the pump.

Most pump controls are mounted in the house near the pressure tank but others are mounted inside the well pump itself and the fix requires a pro. Pressure tank problems can be costly.