{"id":5315,"date":"2020-05-06T04:53:29","date_gmt":"2020-05-06T04:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bamboobottleco559.e.wpstage.net\/?p=5315"},"modified":"2023-10-31T10:40:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T23:40:58","slug":"how-to-increase-well-water-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Increase Well Water Pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you using a well water tank for your home&#8217;s water needs? And are you facing some unfortunate inconveniences in that regard &#8211; namely, <strong>a lack of water pressure<\/strong>? If you are underwhelmed by the water pressure of your water pressure tank of your <a href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-well-water\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">well water<\/a> system, then you have come to the right place.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662e96f2bf550\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662e96f2bf550\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#Why_My_Well_Water_Tank_Is_Malfunctioning\" title=\"Why My Well Water Tank Is Malfunctioning\">Why My Well Water Tank Is Malfunctioning<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#Rust\" title=\"Rust\">Rust<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#Clogging\" title=\"Clogging\">Clogging<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#How_To_Increase_Well_Water_Pressure_%E2%80%93_A_Step_By_Step_Guide\" title=\"How To Increase Well Water Pressure &#8211; A Step By Step Guide\">How To Increase Well Water Pressure &#8211; A Step By Step Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#Drain_The_Well_System\" title=\"Drain The Well System\">Drain The Well System<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#Do_empty_the_water_tank_in_an_appropriate_place\" title=\"Do empty the water tank in an appropriate place!\">Do empty the water tank in an appropriate place!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#Check_The_Water_Pressure\" title=\"Check The Water Pressure\">Check The Water Pressure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#Stop_if_psi_is_0\" title=\"Stop if psi is 0\">Stop if psi is 0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#Adjust_The_Pressure_Level\" title=\"Adjust The Pressure Level\">Adjust The Pressure Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#Test_It\" title=\"Test It\">Test It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#1_What_is_psi\" title=\"1. What is psi?\">1. What is psi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#2_What_psi_is_good_for_a_well_water_system\" title=\"2. What psi is good for a well water system?\">2. What psi is good for a well water system?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#3_What_should_be_the_psi_of_the_air_valve\" title=\"3. What should be the psi of the air valve?\">3. What should be the psi of the air valve?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#4_How_much_maintenance_does_a_well_water_tank_need\" title=\"4. How much maintenance does a well water tank need?\">4. How much maintenance does a well water tank need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#5_What_are_the_tools_needed_for_maintenance\" title=\"5. What are the tools needed for maintenance?\">5. What are the tools needed for maintenance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/how-to-increase-well-water-pressure\/#Final_Words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/closeup-of-the-rusty-air-tank-pressure-gauge-blue-air-tank-with-air-compressor-pressure-gauge-with_t20_GgZvEo.jpeg\" alt=\"How To Increase Well Water Pressure\" class=\"wp-image-5338\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/closeup-of-the-rusty-air-tank-pressure-gauge-blue-air-tank-with-air-compressor-pressure-gauge-with_t20_GgZvEo.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/closeup-of-the-rusty-air-tank-pressure-gauge-blue-air-tank-with-air-compressor-pressure-gauge-with_t20_GgZvEo-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/closeup-of-the-rusty-air-tank-pressure-gauge-blue-air-tank-with-air-compressor-pressure-gauge-with_t20_GgZvEo-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/closeup-of-the-rusty-air-tank-pressure-gauge-blue-air-tank-with-air-compressor-pressure-gauge-with_t20_GgZvEo-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/closeup-of-the-rusty-air-tank-pressure-gauge-blue-air-tank-with-air-compressor-pressure-gauge-with_t20_GgZvEo-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/closeup-of-the-rusty-air-tank-pressure-gauge-blue-air-tank-with-air-compressor-pressure-gauge-with_t20_GgZvEo-788x525.jpeg 788w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we&#8217;ll talk about how to deal with an under-delivering well water tank &#8211; basically, how to increase the well water pressure. To that end, you will first want to know why your well water tank is malfunctioning in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_My_Well_Water_Tank_Is_Malfunctioning\"><\/span>Why My Well Water Tank Is Malfunctioning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rust\"><\/span>Rust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Corrosion is the death of water pipes. <strong>Galvanized or not, steel rusts in due course, and then breaks off when hot water flows through them.<\/strong> There are ways to remove rust, for which we recommend professional plumber service. Just keep in mind that rusting can be one source of problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clogging\"><\/span>Clogging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clogging by what? By sediments, by minerals. As time passes, the water flow also brings with it more and more sediments which accumulate. This is a very common source of declining in well water pressure. To combat this, we recommend <strong>maintenance of the well water tank every 6-8 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Increase_Well_Water_Pressure_%E2%80%93_A_Step_By_Step_Guide\"><\/span>How To Increase Well Water Pressure &#8211; A Step By Step Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s move on to how the maintenance or troubleshooting is done. Keep in mind that the following steps could be a little technical, but by following this guide and a little experience at dabbling with household chores involving mechanical parts, you will easily be able to do maintenance. When the process is too technical and delicate, we will point it out and suggest calling for a plumber.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blue-water-pipe-installation-from-pump-to-tank-PTWBDHL-1.jpeg\" alt=\"How To Increase Well Water Pressure - A Step By Step Guide\" class=\"wp-image-5321\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blue-water-pipe-installation-from-pump-to-tank-PTWBDHL-1.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blue-water-pipe-installation-from-pump-to-tank-PTWBDHL-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blue-water-pipe-installation-from-pump-to-tank-PTWBDHL-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blue-water-pipe-installation-from-pump-to-tank-PTWBDHL-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blue-water-pipe-installation-from-pump-to-tank-PTWBDHL-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blue-water-pipe-installation-from-pump-to-tank-PTWBDHL-1-788x525.jpeg 788w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drain_The_Well_System\"><\/span>Drain The Well System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, <strong>turn off the electricity<\/strong>. Yes, that&#8217;s the smart and safe way to handle anything electronic. Doing so will serve two purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>save you from possible electric shocks (very viable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>freeze the water level in the tank in place (not freeze as in freezing water solid, but to make sure no water enters the tank)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After making sure it&#8217;s safe and that the water level won&#8217;t rise again when you are draining it (that would be hilariously counter-productive!),<strong> attach a hose to the water spigot<\/strong> to drain the water tank dry.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>#kt-info-box_dc530e-52 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-color:#6daffe;border-radius:20px;border-top-width:5px;border-right-width:5px;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-width:5px;background:#ffffff;padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px;}#kt-info-box_dc530e-52 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{border-color:#6daffe;background:#ffffff;}#kt-info-box_dc530e-52 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, #kt-info-box_dc530e-52 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, #kt-info-box_dc530e-52 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}#kt-info-box_dc530e-52 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#6daffe;background:#ffffff;border-color:#6daffe;border-radius:200px;border-top-width:5px;border-right-width:5px;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}#kt-info-box_dc530e-52 .kt-blocks-info-box-media .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic img{border-radius:200px;}#kt-info-box_dc530e-52 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#6daffe;background:#ffffff;border-color:#6daffe;}#kt-info-box_dc530e-52 .kt-infobox-textcontent h4.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}#kt-info-box_dc530e-52 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin:10px 0px 10px 0px;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"kt-info-box_dc530e-52\" class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h4 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_empty_the_water_tank_in_an_appropriate_place\"><\/span>Do empty the water tank in an appropriate place!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">It would be a shame to splash water on something important, or SOMEONE! We recommend letting the water out at a gutter, if there&#8217;s any nearby.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you drain the water tank though, there&#8217;s a pretty important step. Once the water tank is empty of water, what&#8217;s to stop air from getting into the pipes? Well, you can stop that by <strong>stopping the water shutoff<\/strong> before draining the tank. There should be <strong>a handle between the tank and the pipes<\/strong>. Turn the handle so that the water shutoff is stopped. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another smart step to take while draining the tank is to keep an eye on the pressure gauge. What should happen is the water pressure should be declining slowly at first and then rapidly till it reaches 0. If there are <strong>any out-of-place <strong>pressure readin<\/strong>gs or surges in the middle or <\/strong>, well&#8230; know that these are indeed out-of-place. We recommend calling for professional help in that case, as the problem is most likely electrical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_The_Water_Pressure\"><\/span>Check The Water Pressure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is now time to open up the <a href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterly.com\/100-gallon-water-tank\/\">water tank<\/a> to inspect inside once water pressure is 0. There will be two caps. Most probably <strong>the smaller one is the air fill cap<\/strong>, the other one being the well cap. Unscrew the air fill cap by hand, or use a wrench if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now take out the <strong>pressure gauge<\/strong> and attach it to the air valve. This is a crucial step so don&#8217;t mess up. Make sure to tightly attach the pressure gauge. Have your ear close to it for some seconds to verify whether there is any air coming out &#8211; this would signal <strong>leakage<\/strong>, one reason why the well water pressure has been low all this time. If there <em>is<\/em> a leakage, then the air valve might very well need to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now take out your manual of the well water system and crosscheck its psi level with the reading that you now get with the pressure gauge. <strong>Ideally, it should be 1-10 psi below the cut-in pressure.<\/strong> Why below? That&#8217;s because the water tank is empty now. If you do find the ideal reading, then your tank is A-OK.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>#kt-info-box_20253f-5b .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-color:#6daffe;border-radius:20px;border-top-width:5px;border-right-width:5px;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-width:5px;background:#ffffff;padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px;}#kt-info-box_20253f-5b .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{border-color:#6daffe;background:#ffffff;}#kt-info-box_20253f-5b .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, #kt-info-box_20253f-5b .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, #kt-info-box_20253f-5b .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}#kt-info-box_20253f-5b .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#6daffe;background:#ffffff;border-color:#6daffe;border-radius:200px;border-top-width:5px;border-right-width:5px;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}#kt-info-box_20253f-5b .kt-blocks-info-box-media .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic img{border-radius:200px;}#kt-info-box_20253f-5b .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#6daffe;background:#ffffff;border-color:#6daffe;}#kt-info-box_20253f-5b .kt-infobox-textcontent h4.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}#kt-info-box_20253f-5b .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin:10px 0px 10px 0px;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"kt-info-box_20253f-5b\" class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h4 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_if_psi_is_0\"><\/span>Stop if psi is 0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">If the psi is 0, then don&#8217;t bother going to the next steps. You will have to replace the entire tank. We recommend sending for a plumber.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjust_The_Pressure_Level\"><\/span>Adjust The Pressure Level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If not within the ideal parameter though, and is a lot below the cut-in pressure, then you now have to manually adjust the pressure level. Bring out an <strong>air compressor<\/strong> or <strong>bike pump<\/strong> to the air valve. It will take <strong>around half a minute<\/strong>. Always keep an eye on the pressure gauge and stop when you are two psi below the cut-in level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why stop a bit short? That&#8217;s because there is such a thing as <strong>excessive pressure<\/strong>. Filling in more psi than the cut-in pressure means that you are going beyond the capacity of the water pipes. If you accidentally fill in more pressure, don&#8217;t panic. Just <strong>press lightly from the side of the air valve<\/strong> to let some air go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Test_It\"><\/span>Test It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it&#8217;s time to test if everything runs smoothly. Detach all the equipment except for the pressure gauge. Turn the power on and see if the psi is correct now (see on the pressure gauge). <strong>If the pressure is a bit lower than the cut-in, then add a bit more air and then crosscheck again.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the psi shown on the control unit is lower than the psi you just measured with the pressure gauge, then <strong>tighten the screws<\/strong>. Now that you&#8217;ve got the wrench in hand, you should go about <strong>tightening the pressure-reducing valve<\/strong> as well. That is responsible for how much water reaches your home, so if it leaks or is damaged, you may have to replace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1588633904621\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_psi\"><\/span>1. What is psi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It stands for <strong>pounds per square inch<\/strong>. When we talk about water pressure, we use the psi unit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1588634016878\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_psi_is_good_for_a_well_water_system\"><\/span>2. What psi is good for a well water system?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Typically, the cut-in pressure for well water systems is <strong>30\/50 or 40\/60<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1588634214640\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_should_be_the_psi_of_the_air_valve\"><\/span>3. What should be the psi of the air valve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It should be close to the cut-in pressure. We recommend keeping it <strong>2 psi below the cut-in level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1588634279113\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_much_maintenance_does_a_well_water_tank_need\"><\/span>4. How much maintenance does a well water tank need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>Twice a year<\/strong> is plenty.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1588634329967\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_are_the_tools_needed_for_maintenance\"><\/span>5. What are the tools needed for maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>We recommend having the following tools, and we have given a suitable product for each:<\/p>\n<p>1. <strong>Wrench<\/strong>: <a data-aawp-product-asin=\"B00EXX8MNC\" data-aawp-product-id=\"1806\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"tcbamboo-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Crescent 10 Pc 12 Point SAE Combination Wrench Set - CCWS2\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"asin\" class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00EXX8MNC?tag=tcbamboo-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Pressure Gauge<\/strong>: <a data-aawp-product-asin=\"B01IU6UYJ2\" data-aawp-product-id=\"1810\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"tcbamboo-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"New Stainless Steel Liquid Filled Pressure GAUGE WOG Water Oil Gas 0 to 100 PSI Lower Mount 0-100 PSI 1\/4  NPT 2.5  FACE DIAL for Compressor Hydraulic AIR Tank\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"asin\" class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01IU6UYJ2?tag=tcbamboo-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. <strong>Hose<\/strong>: <\/p>\n<p>4. <strong>Bike Pump<\/strong> \/ <strong>Air Compressor<\/strong>: <a data-aawp-product-asin=\"B01LW5KJ1A\" data-aawp-product-id=\"1814\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"tcbamboo-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Bell Air Attack 350 High Volume Bicycle Pump Red Stripe Air Attack 350\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"asin\" class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01LW5KJ1A?tag=tcbamboo-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a> \/ <a data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07KHHDJGD\" data-aawp-product-id=\"1815\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"tcbamboo-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"CRAFTSMAN Air Compressor 6 Gallon Pancake Oil-Free with 13 Piece Accessory Kit  CMEC6150K\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"asin\" class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07KHHDJGD?tag=tcbamboo-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not so difficult, is it? And doing it will be easier. Of course, you are welcome to call for a mechanic to handle things, but we just wanted to point out that it&#8217;s nothing complicated if you own some basic tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will cap things off by offering some suggestions. Using a <strong>pressure booster<\/strong> will give enhance and increase your well water pressure significantly &#8211; by way of an electric pump which artificially adds more water to your water supply. It can be installed if you have a 3\/4 inch supply pipe or bigger. Another great tip is to buy a <strong>constant pressure system<\/strong> which will always keep your water pressure stable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you using a well water tank for your home&#8217;s water needs? 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