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Posted by Harry K on July 5, 2005, 9:16 pm
RD wrote:
> My well pump seems to be cycling on and off about every 48 sec. It
> appears to cycle off at 50 psi then the guage falls to about 32 psi whn
> it kicks on again. This happens even when the water supply to the rest
> of the house is shut off. I'm concerned that this will burn out my
> well pump. Any help is appreciated.
>
> Could it be the air bladder in my tank? I have a Amtrol Well-x-Trol
> 203 tank. How much is this likely to cost if I have to replace or
> repair?
>
> Thanks,
> RD
Two things are most likely wrong with your system.
1. You have a leak somewhere. The pressure wouldn't change when all
water was shut off unless it is going somewhere. Find and fix it.
2. Your tank is waterlogged. The bladder is broken. You can run it
as is by treating it as a bladderless, i.e., air it up every few
months. The air bubble disolves in the water and eventually
disappears.
Drain the tank (shut pump off) and air up to 2 psi below cut-in. Looks
like you are set to 30-50 (on/off)
It is possible that your tank/bladder is just fine and you have a
massive leak allowing the all the drawdown to drain in 48 sec.
Harry K
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