| CAUSE OF
TROUBLE |
HOW TO CHECK |
HOW TO CORRECT |
|
Leak in
pressure tank |
Apply soapy
water to entire surface above water line. If bubbles appear, air is
leaking from tank |
Repair leaks
or replace tank |
|
Defective air
volume control |
This will lead
to a waterlogged tank. Make sure control is operating properly.
if not, remove and examine for plugging |
Clean or
replace defective control |
Faulty
pressure switch
|
Check switch
setting. Examine switch contacts for dirt or excessive wear |
Adjust switch
settings. Clean contacts with emery cloth if dirty |
Leak on
discharge side of system
|
Make sure all
fixtures in plumbing system are shut off. Then check all units (especially
ball cocks) for leaks. Listen for noise of water running |
Repair leaks
as necessary
|
Leak on
suction side of system
|
On shallow
well units, install pressure gauge on suction side. On deep well systems,
attach a pressure gauge to the pump. Close the discharge line valve. Then,
using a bicycle pump or air compressor, apply about 30 PSI pressure to the
system. If the system will not hold this pressure when the compressor is
shut off, there is a leak on the suction side |
Make sure
above ground connections are tight. Then repeat test. If necessary, pull
piping and repair leak
|
|
Leak in foot
valve |
Pull piping
and examine foot valve |
Repair or
replace defective valve |