Why does my pump keep losing pressure?

A well pump that repeatedly loses its prime likely has underlying problems. In many cases, the problem stems from a leak in the drop pipe. Other common causes include air leaks in either the impeller or the pump casing, faulty check valves inside of the well pump, or a damaged foot valve at the bottom of your well.

Why does the pressure drop to zero when the pump comes on?

Why would the pressure drop to zero? The pressure would drop to zero because the pressure switch isn’t calling the pump to run so you use up the water (and pressure) in the tank. Eventually the pressure switch feels the drop and calls the pump again. If the check valve was bad or you had a suction leak you would have to prime the pump everytime.

When does the pressure drop to zero at the faucet?

Actually the pump starts up first and then the pressure drops to zero at the faucet and no water comes out until the pump starts to suck water again. It takes about a minute until the water flows after the pump comes on.

What happens when the pressure drops to zero in a shallow well?

Shallow well pumps are not self priming. Actually the pump starts up first and then the pressure drops to zero at the faucet and no water comes out until the pump starts to suck water again. It takes about a minute until the water flows after the pump comes on.

Is there too much air in a submersible pump?

Yep too much air in the tank. It is a submersible pump. Tank pressure is set at 38 psi. With the water pressure 40 or above, the air pressure should be very close to the water pressure. If it is not, the calibration on your air pressure gauge and/or water pressure gauge is off.

Why does my well water pump not turn off?

Check your water supply from the well, along with any leaks which could be affecting your pressure cut-off. If the well water pump isn’t creating the appropriate pressure, it won’t signal your pressure switch to turn off and on.