What Size Submersible Pump Do I Need?
The size of a submersible pump you need depends mainly on your required flow rate in gallons per minute and the total dynamic head the pump must overcome....
How Long Do Bladder Tanks Last? Signs It’s Time to Replace Yours
If your home depends on a private well, you may eventually ask, how long do bladder tanks last? A general industry planning range for residential well pressure tanks...
Well Pump Pressure Switch Problems: How to Diagnose and Fix Them
Common well pump pressure switch problems and symptoms include no water, low or changing pressure, rapid pump cycling, repeated clicking, and a pump that will not start or...
How to Tell If a Well Pressure Switch Is Bad
If your well pump will not start, will not shut off, or seems to cycle at the wrong time, you may wonder how to tell if a well...
Well Pump Keeps Tripping the Reset Button: Causes and Fixes
If your well pump keeps tripping reset buttons, something is repeatedly causing a protective device or control to shut the system down. Possible causes include low or unstable...
Well Water Treatment Options: What Connecticut Homeowners Need to Know
The right well water treatment options depend on what is actually in your water. A sediment filter, water softener, reverse osmosis system, activated carbon filter, and UV unit...
Will a Bad Pressure Switch Trip the Breaker?
When a well pump stops and the circuit breaker has tripped, the pressure switch may seem like the obvious cause. A bad pressure switch can trip the breaker,...
40 60 Pressure Switch Setting Guide
A 40 60 pressure switch setting tells a private well pump to start when water pressure falls to about 40 pounds per square inch and stop when it...
Well Pump Loses Prime: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
When a well pump loses prime, water service can become unreliable without much warning. Faucets may sputter, pressure may drop, or an above-ground jet pump may run without...
Well Water pH Levels: A Homeowner’s Guide
Changes in water taste, staining, pipe leaks, or mineral deposits may lead you to question your well water pH levels. For Connecticut homeowners who rely on private wells,...