Water System - Probable Remedy Guide
For proplems with your jet pumps, centrifugal pumps, submersible pumps, tanks, purification systems, water filters, conditioners, softeners, sanitizers, please check out our Remedy Guide. If you need more help or further information, call or email us and we'll be glad to help.
Problem: No Water
Probable Cause: No Power, broken water line, pump not running
Remedy: Check breaker/ fuses or pressure switch, repair the break, check motor control box
Problem: Low pressure
Probable Cause: Pressure tank water logged, sediment filter/ filtration plugged, crack in the water line
Remedy: Air charge pressure tank to 2lbs under start up pressure when tank is empty, clean or replace filter, repair crack.
Problem: Pump runs most of the time
Probable Cause: Water logged tank, hole in drop pipe, check valve not working, pump is worn out
Remedy: Air charge pressure tank, pull pump repair hole in pipe, pull pump replace check valve, replace pump
Problem: To much air in the lines
Probable Cause: Hole in drop pipe, check valve not working, air volume control not releasing
Remedy: Pull pump repair pipe, replace check valve, and replace air volume control
Problem: Scale in pipes and water heater; soap curd on fixtures, tile, dishes and laundry low sudsing
Probable Cause: Hardness (Calcium & Magnesium)
Remedy: Removal by ion exchange softener
Problem: Discolored water; red, brown, orange or black stains on fixtures, appliances and laundry
Probable Cause: Iron/ Manganese
Remedy: Low level (up to.5ppm) removal by ion exchange softener. When hardness is also present it is best removed by oxidizing iron filter with aeration. Chlorination followed by filtration in some cases.
Problem: Same general affects as above Iron/ Manganese/ Sulfur Bacteriaplus slimy deposits that form in pumps, pipes, softeners and toilet tank; Rotten egg odor possible
Probable Cause: Iron/ Manganese/ Sulfur Bacteria
Remedy: Best removed by chlorination followed by filtration
Problem: Corrosive water attacks piping and other metals; red and or green staining of fixtures and laundry
Probable Cause: Acid water (low PH)
Remedy: Best corrected by neutralizing filters or soda ash feeding