1victorianfarmhouse
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This morning I woke up and had no water pressure. It was maybe in the mid thirties outside, we haven't had a real frost in the Chicago area yet.
Last night I thought the water pressure was a little low, but didn't check anything. I used and flushed the toilet a couple of times in the night, but both bowls and tanks were full this morning. There have been a few times in the past where the chain got doubled over on itself and drained the water supply, but once fixed all was well, no pun intended. No leaks anywhere, and both outside hoses are turned off.
I checked the breakers for the well pump, flipped them back and forth, and they seem to be fine. No electrical issues anywhere in the house.
The pressure gauge at the tank registered zero, and tonight it still registers zero, with no fluctuating. I used a tire gauge to check the pressure at the fitting on the top of the tank, and it showed 18 psi.
So, am I correct in guessing the well pump is the culprit instead of low tank pressure? I think it was installed in 1993, according to some writing on the pressure tank. Then there is more writing on the tank from 2005 that says 1hp, set 228' and a decal stating it is a Franklin Electric 1hp pump.
If it is the pump, I am thinking I might be able to replace it myself, as I have easy access to the well cap, along with a portable engine hoist and chains, etc. Might need a T-handle from what I read?
Fortunately I have several gallons of water stashed to get me by.
Comments from the experts always welcome!
Vince
Last night I thought the water pressure was a little low, but didn't check anything. I used and flushed the toilet a couple of times in the night, but both bowls and tanks were full this morning. There have been a few times in the past where the chain got doubled over on itself and drained the water supply, but once fixed all was well, no pun intended. No leaks anywhere, and both outside hoses are turned off.
I checked the breakers for the well pump, flipped them back and forth, and they seem to be fine. No electrical issues anywhere in the house.
The pressure gauge at the tank registered zero, and tonight it still registers zero, with no fluctuating. I used a tire gauge to check the pressure at the fitting on the top of the tank, and it showed 18 psi.
So, am I correct in guessing the well pump is the culprit instead of low tank pressure? I think it was installed in 1993, according to some writing on the pressure tank. Then there is more writing on the tank from 2005 that says 1hp, set 228' and a decal stating it is a Franklin Electric 1hp pump.
If it is the pump, I am thinking I might be able to replace it myself, as I have easy access to the well cap, along with a portable engine hoist and chains, etc. Might need a T-handle from what I read?
Fortunately I have several gallons of water stashed to get me by.
Comments from the experts always welcome!
Vince