Skip to main content
Stesso
BrowseMy ProjectsBlog
Log inSign up
Stesso
Project video

Step 5 · Test Water Pressure

Once you have made tentative adjustments to the pressure switch, turn the main water supply valve back on. Then, turn the circuit breaker for the well pump back on. Open several faucets in the house (hot and cold) to allow the system to fill and pressurize. Listen for the pump to cycle on and off. Use a pressure gauge attached to a faucet to measure the static pressure (when no water is running) and the operating pressure (when water is running). Adjust as needed, repeating steps 4 and 5 until you achieve satisfactory pressure.

Stesso
BrowseMy Projects
Sign in

Step 5 · Test Water Pressure

Once you have made tentative adjustments to the pressure switch, turn the main water supply valve back on. Then, turn the circuit breaker for the well pump back on. Open several faucets in the house (hot and cold) to allow the system to fill and pressurize. Listen for the pump to cycle on and off. Use a pressure gauge attached to a faucet to measure the static pressure (when no water is running) and the operating pressure (when water is running). Adjust as needed, repeating steps 4 and 5 until you achieve satisfactory pressure.

← Project

Water Pressure Adjustment

Step 5 of 6·30 min left

Safety First: Turn Off Power and Water
5 minutesBeginner
Locate the Pressure Switch and Tank
10 minutesBeginner
Check Current Pressure Settings
5 minutesIntermediate
Adjusting the Pressure Switch
20 minutesAdvanced
5
Test Water Pressure
15 minutesIntermediate
6
Check Pressure Tank Functionality (Optional but Recommended)
15 minutes
Prev
Next