On Monday, August 13, 2018 at 10:54:46 PM UTC-5, Arlen Holder wrote:
On 13 Aug 2018 18:35:11 GMT, Uncle Monster wrote:
Go fellate yourself Traitor_4ever.
I didn't see you offering any help.
You lack the expertise to assist the fellow or to be concerned
about his safety anyway so your best bet is to STFU.
Let's stop bickering.
It's just foolish to say "call a plumber" on this newsgroup.
You got all upset that I said that - and I understand.
I apologize if you're all upset.
You think I'm gonna kill myself, and I told you I'm an EE but that doesn't
(a) give me immunity from electrocution, nor does it (b) teach me anything
about how the pressure switch works, and (c) it doesn't help me figure out
what "frame" this pump happens to use.
You can continue to be afraid of your own shadow, but I'm not.
All I need, for now, is helpful advice.
Your advice, so far, has not been helpful.
To be helpful, if you actually have experience you claim, then you would
easily be able to answer these three basic questions.
1. How does that pressure switch work (so I can troubleshoot it)?
2. If I replace the switch or pump, what specs matter?
3. If I replace just the bearings, what else would you order to replace?
Most pressure switches work off the air pressure from the air trapped in the top of the water tank. Most pressure switches made for well water and pressure tank systems share similar characteristics. The switches are adjustable to the desired pressure and control the contactor(high current power relay) that supplies power to the pump. As far as the pump or motor goes, there should be nameplates on the units that have the specifications, otherwise, you should be able to look up the specs using the model numbers and cross-reference the equipment to a different brand or similar equipment. The bearing replacement on an electric motor is usually straightforward and if it's some years old, you may consider replacing the motor capacitor or capacitors if there are start and a run capacitors. There are websites that go into more detail with pictures on servicing pump and pressure tank systems. ^_^
https://tinyurl.com/yatp85n7
https://tinyurl.com/y8dugtml
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