A well pump problem can start as a small mystery. One day, the pump runs, but no water comes out. Then you shut the power off. You wait 20 to 30 seconds. After that, the pump starts working again. Pressure returns, and the tank climbs to 60 psi. At first, this may happen once a… Continue reading Well Pump Runs But No Water? Read This First
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Why Is My Shallow Well Pump Thumping?
A thumping shallow well pump can be hard to track down. The noise may sound like a steady thump near the shutoff. In this setup, a new Acquaer 1 HP shallow well pump feeds a home. The water comes from a 1,200-gallon RO holding tank. The tank sits about five feet from the pump. The… Continue reading Why Is My Shallow Well Pump Thumping?
Fixing Low Water Pressure from a Well
Fixing Low Water Pressure from a Well Struggling with low water pressure in your new home on a well? Learn causes, testing steps, and solutions like filters, pump checks, and booster pumps. Low water pressure in a new home can be frustrating, especially when the system was poorly installed. A family in North Carolina built… Continue reading Fixing Low Water Pressure from a Well