If your home uses a private well system, it’s quite possible that you’ll experience weak water pressure while showering. Let’s take a look at a few potential reasons why your water pressure is low and how you can increase the pressure.
Reasons For Low Water Well Pressure
If your home’s private well system is experiencing low water pressure, there are a number of potential causes. The first thing you should factor in is water usage. In particular, how much water is your family using and when is the pressure at its lowest. Increased water use is one of the most common reasons why there is low water pressure in wells.
If you determine the low water pressure is not due to increased usage, you could be dealing with some sort of mechanical problem. Consider trying these few simple methods in order to increase your well water pressure.
How To Increase Water Pressure In A Well Pump System
In many cases, you’ll able to assess and fix this issue without the help of a professional. Try these things below to see if you can increase water pressure overall.
Clean Out Any Clogged Pipes
Hard water, minerals, and sediment can all build up in your pipes, affecting your water pressure. In fact, increasing the water pressure in your well when pipes are clogged can end up causing permanent damage to the system. Always check your shower heads and faucets for any buildup.
Adjust Pressure Tank
City water systems typically provide water pressure of about 60 pounds per square inch (psi). In contrast, the default setting for most residential (private) well systems is about 28 psi. If you wish to increase the water pressure in the well, then the first step is to turn off the circuit breaker that supplies power to the well’s pump. Check the pressure with a tire pressure gauge, at this time.
You can increase the water pressure from your private well by ultimately adjusting the pump’s pressure switch to a higher psi overall. Be careful not to raise the psi too high, though. Increasing the pump’s pressure past 60 psi can potentially cause switch failure and result in broken pipes.
Install A Constant Pressure System
If the water pressure from your faucet decreases from the moment you turn it on, you can install a constant pressure system to improve the water pressure. These systems can either increase or decrease the pump’s speed to match your household demands. They will give you more control over the pressure of your water supply, while also ensuring consistency. A constant pressure system can even increase water pressure in multi-story homes.
Conclusion
There are so many components that need to work together to keep your well running correctly. If the pump, the pressure regulator, or any other mechanism is not working right, then you may not get the water pressure you desire.
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