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. Screw the pipe into the well pressure tank using your plumber s wrench. Well seal provides a positive seal inside casing in above ground installations. Should be the same as pipe size from pump to tank. 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.

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. Psi and 40 to 60 lbs psi. Let air out of the tank until this pressure is 2 to 4 psi below the cut in pressure for the.

A pressure tank for a well is a necessity for any home that uses well water. Pressure tank installation and operating instructions rules for safe operation this is a diaphragm type pressure tank for use on a cold well water system. If needed fill up the pressure tank with an air compressor using the air valve to the recommended pressure set by the manufacturer. A word on pressure switch settings.

Selecting a poorly made pressure tank may result in more troubleshooting scenarios than necessary. Pressure switch limits are different on different types of pressure tanks such as 20 to 40 lbs psi 30 to 50 lbs. Check valve installed near the tank inlet to hold water in the tank during pump installation when the pump is idle. From there the water passes into the pressure tank which is a second holding tank connected to a jet pump that keeps the water pressurized.

Locate the pressure switch limits which are located inside the pressure switch cover. In a typical setup a shallow or deep well pump transfers groundwater to a holding tank. Test for leaks by starting up the system. Set the air pressure in the empty water tank to 2 psi below the well pump pressure switch cut in pressure.

The lower number is the turn on point for the tank to bring in more water and the higher number shuts the pump off. Taps are provided to accept pressure switch. Bleed air pressure out of the water tank or add air pressure into the water tank until the tank pressure is at the desired set pressure. 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.