How Do You Adjust A Pressure Switch For A Well Pump?
Low water pressure on private home water wells can be adjusted by the turn of a nut on the pressure switches springs. This type of adjustment should only be done after a thorough check of the water’s operational system is performed. Low water pressure may be an indication of a malfunctioning system. By following a basic process you can adjust the water pressure switch in a matter of minutes. Remove all electrical power from the pressure switch and pump system by turning “off” the main power that feeds the water pump. Loosen the nut that holds the protective cover over the pressure switch with the small channel lock pliers. The top connector nut should stay in place on the cover after removal. Examine the inside of the pressure switch and observe the two different sized springs and adjustment nuts. There should be one large diameter spring (approximately 3/8 inch) and a small diameter spring (approximately ΒΌ inch). Also note the bare contactors that conduct the electricity from the main
