Hello,
I recently replaced a gummed up pressure switch (plugged with sediment). I replaced the switch with the standard switch off the shelf at the hardware store which was a 30/50 psi switch (this was the only type they had stocked). I didn't realize it until afterwards that the switch I removed was an older 20/40 psi switch.
After replacing the switch, I'm finding the water pressure to be a bit weaker than when the previous switch was running. The pressure guage seems to be reading correctly - cuts in at about 28 psi and cuts out at just below 60 psi. If anything this should be providing greater pressure than before.
My question is whether I need to do anything with the pressure tank to match the new pressure switch. I thought I read somewhere that the pressure tank needs to be pressurized to 2 psi below the cut-in pressure. Should I add air to bring it up to 28 psi (or 26 psi in the case of my switch)?
Are there any other thoughts on what could be causing low pressure when the actual guage seems to be reflecting reasonable pressure?
Thanks!!
I recently replaced a gummed up pressure switch (plugged with sediment). I replaced the switch with the standard switch off the shelf at the hardware store which was a 30/50 psi switch (this was the only type they had stocked). I didn't realize it until afterwards that the switch I removed was an older 20/40 psi switch.
After replacing the switch, I'm finding the water pressure to be a bit weaker than when the previous switch was running. The pressure guage seems to be reading correctly - cuts in at about 28 psi and cuts out at just below 60 psi. If anything this should be providing greater pressure than before.
My question is whether I need to do anything with the pressure tank to match the new pressure switch. I thought I read somewhere that the pressure tank needs to be pressurized to 2 psi below the cut-in pressure. Should I add air to bring it up to 28 psi (or 26 psi in the case of my switch)?
Are there any other thoughts on what could be causing low pressure when the actual guage seems to be reflecting reasonable pressure?
Thanks!!