![]() “A lot of times we see the wire in the well gets damaged because the pump is turning on and off and it’s twisting the wire and the pipe down in the well constantly. “Those things will all get beat up,” he says. “The pressure tank is by far the most critical component and the one that normally is the most maintenance-intensive part of the water system,” he says.Ĭhevalier cautions if there is a control system for a larger water system, or the system has advanced wiring, there may be a magnetic contractor that has a coil and contact in it. The company, established in 1954, primarily services submersible pumps in its region and finished its busiest year to date in 2016 due to the large building boom and the drought in the Northeast. It’s such a common issue Chevalier carries new pressure tanks on his service truck, ready to replace old ones if necessary when out on service calls. “We often go out to water calls and the reason for the out-of-water call is because the pressure tank failed and the pump was cycling on and off rapidly every few seconds when the customer was drawing water,” Chevalier says, “and it either burned out the pressure switch or it injured the wires in the well or it damaged the motor in the well by the constant on/off frequency that was occurring.” Chevalier Drilling replaces a pump in July 2015 in South Burlington, Vermont. Grounded or broken wires in the well and/or comprised pump motor.Wears on the contacts, coils, capacitors, and relays that go with them.Significant problems with the pressure switch, control box, or contactor by turning these elements on and off more frequently.If the pressure tank is faulty, Chevalier says a nasty domino effect can ensue, including: ![]() Over time pressure tanks lose air, so they need to be recharged with air to ensure the drawdown and the pump cycle remain at a reasonable level. The pressure tank determines how often the pump turns on and off, and how long it runs once it is started to fill the pressure tank. The pressure tank allows the system to breathe without damaging any other parts, he says. in Highgate Springs, Vermont, likens the pressure tank to a breathing apparatus for the water system. The veteran second-generation service technician of Chevalier Drilling Co. In Denis Chevalier’s mind, the water pressure tank is the focal point when servicing a water system. Servicing old pump systems can be tricky.Ī water well system professional may be called by a customer to service one problem-only to find a mixed bag of other issues have infected the old water system. Industry veterans share tips along with what to watch out for. The area is known for extremely hard rock formations. ![]() A ¾ hp, 10 gpm pump was installed to replace an old 1 hp pump. Inc., backed up to a well pulling a pump in Bristol, Vermont. A service truck from Chevalier Drilling Co. ![]()
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