Residential Well Pump Pressure Tank Setup

This well pressure tank installation video shows the steps you ll need for this replacement.

Residential well pump pressure tank setup.

Selecting a poorly made pressure tank may result in more troubleshooting scenarios than necessary. For example if the well uses a pressure tank a water treatment system must be installed after the pressure tank to avoid causing damage to the well pump. If needed fill up the pressure tank with an air compressor using the air valve to the recommended pressure set by the manufacturer. Let air out of the tank until this pressure is 2 to 4 psi below the cut in pressure for the.

The lower number is the turn on point for the tank to bring in more water and the higher number shuts the pump off. Test for leaks by starting up the system. Well seal provides a positive seal inside casing in above ground installations. Check valve installed near the tank inlet to hold water in the tank during pump installation when the pump is idle.

Be sure to follow the proper requirements listed below and in th. Locate the pressure switch limits which are located inside the pressure switch cover. Well water pump and pressure system basics most well water is pumped out of the ground automatically using a submersible pump or a jet pump that sits on top of the ground and draws water. Set the air pressure in the empty water tank to 2 psi below the well pump pressure switch cut in pressure.

Pressure switch limits are different on different types of pressure tanks such as 20 to 40 lbs psi 30 to 50 lbs. Psi and 40 to 60 lbs psi. Measure the bladder pressure of the tank by fitting a bicycle tire pressure gauge on the tank air valve. Tank tee connets water line from pump to pressure tank and service line from tank to house.

A pressure tank for a well is a necessity for any home that uses well water. Should be the same as pipe size from pump to tank. Because the pressure tank is a core component of the entire well system responsible for regulating pressure and for easing the workload of the well pump the importance of selecting a the right well pressure tank cannot be overemphasized. Screw the pipe into the well pressure tank using your plumber s wrench.

Taps are provided to accept pressure switch. The system must be protected by a suitable relief valve. A word on pressure switch settings. In a typical setup a shallow or deep well pump transfers groundwater to a holding tank.