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How do you get more water pressure with well water when you have more than faucet running?
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∙ 9y ago
The water pressure is controlled by your pressure switch and the tank residual air. If there is less or low pressure with more than one faucet do a test. 1. switch off the pump. 2 drain the tank through regular faucet, then measure air pressure on nipple at top of tank, if it is less than 26-28 psi that is your problem and may mean the bladder is shot. It can be recharged with a small compressor to 26-28 psi. but this will only last a few weeks if bladder is faulty.
The water pressure is controlled by your pressure switch and the tank residual air. If there is less or low pressure with more than one faucet do a test. 1. switch off the pump, drain the tank through regular faucet, then measure air pressure on nipple at top of tank, if it is less than 26-28 psi that is your problem and may mean the bladder is shot. It can be recharged with a small compressor to 26-28 psi. but this will only last a few weeks if bladder is faulty.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoThe water pressure is controlled by your pressure switch and the tank residual air. If there is less or low pressure with more than one faucet do a test. 1. switch off the pump. 2 drain the tank through regular faucet, then measure air pressure on nipple at top of tank, if it is less than 26-28 psi that is your problem and may mean the bladder is shot. It can be recharged with a small compressor to 26-28 psi. but this will only last a few weeks if bladder is faulty.
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoThe water pressure is controlled by your pressure switch and the tank residual air. If there is less or low pressure with more than one faucet do a test. 1. switch off the pump, drain the tank through regular faucet, then measure air pressure on nipple at top of tank, if it is less than 26-28 psi that is your problem and may mean the bladder is shot. It can be recharged with a small compressor to 26-28 psi. but this will only last a few weeks if bladder is faulty.
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