Well Pump Pressure Problem Solved

[Rockable]

My well pump pressure has been sagging noticeably but once tthe pump came on, the pressure was good. I decided to replace the pressure switch yesterday. I should have taken a picture but the 1/4" x 3" pipe ripple between the manifold and pressure switch was completely clogged with rust and sediment. Since it was a brass ripple, I took a screwdriver and knocked out the crud and washed it. ****** was fine. Over the past 16 years, the sediment and iron in the water had collaborated to plug the passage to the pressure switch. After replacing the switch and gauge, I now have a properly functioning system. I guess well pump systems need a little PM every now and then. I'm sure people who do this work see this problem often, especially in the southeast.

 

[kbuhagiar]

An Ode to Ripple

 

[wyliesdiesels]

I used to service wells. Yup common problem

 

[yatg]

An Ode to Ripple

A favorite of Fred Sanford.

Sanford and Son (TV Series 1972–1978) - Trivia - IMDb

Sanford and Son (TV Series 1972–1978) - The series made numerous references to Ripple, which was a fortified, lightly-carbonated wine produced by E & J Gallo. Ripple was inexpensive and had became popular with young people in the 1970s. However, its low price also gave it a reputation as the...

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[Norcal]

I have come across that problem a couple of times, once the water in the ****** froze when single digit temps hit California over 30 years ago.

 

[larry4406]

I have come across that problem a couple of times, once the water in the ****** froze when single digit temps hit California over 30 years ago.

I guess hell froze over that day! Sorry, I couldn't resist!

 

[Norcal]

I guess hell froze over that day! Sorry, I couldn't resist!

Better times then.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

I guess hell froze over that day! Sorry, I couldn't resist!

weve had many freezing days since then lol

 

[JOE.G]

I had the same issue, About every five years I pop it off and clean the pipe out ( hasn't really needed it since the first time but I figured its easy to check ).

 

[Norcal]

weve had many freezing days since then lol

But single digit temps are rare as hell in the Sacramento Valley.

 

[Max]

But single digit temps are rare as hell in the Sacramento Valley.

Big freeze in 1989?

 

[Norcal]

Big freeze in 1989?

1990, lots and lots of frozen pipes. Around here 32F is pretty cold.

 

[Max]

1990, lots and lots of frozen pipes. Around here 32F is pretty cold.

Ok, 89/90 winter. It was super cold in the Bay Area that year as well. We lost several trees, burst an irrigation pipe, and lots of businesses had damage.

 

[Norcal]

They were rationing copper pipe couplings for a while because of the high demand for them.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

hell it snowed in the santa cruz and bay area mountains just these last few years