20 Most Recent Utilitech 1-HP Cast Iron Shallow Well Jet Pump PPSWJ100 Questions & Answers

Sorry Richard, Sounds like you are correct, you bought the wrong type of pump...if your looking for pressure/output you might consider purchasing a "sprinkler pump"...they will go past 70psi and morePlease take time to rate meBud

A shallow well pump needs to be primed. On the bottom of the well above the sandpoint there should be a foot valve (check valve) installed. On the top of the pump there is a fill cap. Fill the pump until it is filled to the top. I Replace the fill cap and start the pump. If there is air remaining in the well attempt a second time. If the pump can not be filled it would indicate that the check valve is not working\ or the water level in the well is low. Hope this helps?

the pump is controlled by the storage tanks pressure switch , if it continues to run well after the pressure tank has refilled with water , either the switches manual override has been activated (lever) or its defective or blocked off with mud

Check for something stopping up supply to the pump, or allowing air into the pump.

The motor has its own shut-down sensor when overloaded.

Without knowing all your variables with well it is hard to say. Bladder tank needs to have 30 psi with no water pressure. It is possible that the screen down the well is restricted and you are only getting that much water. Or you may have clogged impeller in pump.

Impeller is loose on the shaft, or coupling is broken if it has one.

It should turn off after it pressurizes again. Might take a minute.

Yes, if the plumbing can handle the extra pressure. There should be a nut in the middle of a large spring inside the pressure switch. Turn that nut clockwise to increase the pressure. You may need to run some water to keep the pump cycling while you do this.

You should be able to replace the housing if you contact the manufacturer.

Hi mid_age_elf Your problem is that your "water bound"...Your water tank must have a cushion of air for the pressure switch to work properly.Turn off your pump and drain about 1/3 of the water from your tank.Once you have an "air cushion" the pump and switch will work properly.You can also add air pressure using an air compressor and an air valve installed on the top of your water tank or maybe on the side or bottom of the tank. You would put air into the tank until about 1/3 of the water is gone replaced with the air.Once that is complete your problem will be solved.Please take time to rate meBud

Good you got it working. Please post again if you have more trouble on this or another item. Also be sure and check what I mentioned just in case you are operating at the margins, don't want a failure right after you got it going!

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There are a few things that could cause this problem to come up. Pretty much all of them do require taking the sump pump apart a bit though. I would suggest having a professional come to help you if you don't have much experience with this kind of work. Hopefully you can get this resolved fairly quickly. http://www.rite-waywaterproofing.com/sump_pump_install.php

Are you trying to view it, once it has already been installed? If that is the case, you will have some trouble. You will need to call a professional (preferably the installer) to come help you. You might even need a snake camera. Elisa Jed ' http://www.wellservicetampabay.com/Pump_Repair_Brooksville_FL.html

my pump does not hold pressure when the water is running cuts on at 20psi and the pressure keep droping.

I do not know your system however it sounds like it is on a well system. If so the pressure tank is water bound and needs to be drained. There is a air regulator that needs repair or replacement. I am just taking a guess.

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