Why does my water pump start and then stop?
Not open for further replies. When we turn on the power the pump starts and then shuts off about 10 seconds later. We were told the bladder went bad in the pressure tank so bought a new one. Still have the same problem, so bought a new pressure switch and that didn’t help either.
How long does it take for a water pump to turn off?
Water pressure pulses, that is the pressure goes from strong to weak, at a short time interval ranging from just a few seconds to perhaps a minute. The water pump turns on and off rapidly, on the same time interval. You may hear the pump motor running and stopping and running again.
When do I think my water pump is running at odd hours?
Intermittent water pump cycling – when you think the pump is running at odd hours – is discussed at WATER PUMP INTERMITTENT CYCLING – this means that the water pump comes on for no apparent reason. Short cycling of a water pump means that the water pump turns on and off too rapidly or too frequently when water is being run in the building.
When to turn off your well pump short cycling?
Extreme water pump short cycling may occur every second or less and means you should turn off the pump system to avoid damaging the pump or controls. If this is the problem with your water pump, WATER PUMP SHORT CYCLING CAUSES describes the most common causes of this problem.
Not open for further replies. When we turn on the power the pump starts and then shuts off about 10 seconds later. We were told the bladder went bad in the pressure tank so bought a new one. Still have the same problem, so bought a new pressure switch and that didn’t help either.
Water pressure pulses, that is the pressure goes from strong to weak, at a short time interval ranging from just a few seconds to perhaps a minute. The water pump turns on and off rapidly, on the same time interval. You may hear the pump motor running and stopping and running again.
Extreme water pump short cycling may occur every second or less and means you should turn off the pump system to avoid damaging the pump or controls. If this is the problem with your water pump, WATER PUMP SHORT CYCLING CAUSES describes the most common causes of this problem.
Intermittent water pump cycling – when you think the pump is running at odd hours – is discussed at WATER PUMP INTERMITTENT CYCLING – this means that the water pump comes on for no apparent reason. Short cycling of a water pump means that the water pump turns on and off too rapidly or too frequently when water is being run in the building.
