replacing a well pump pressure switch (burnt contact points)

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replacing a well pump pressure switch (burnt contact points)

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gregpryorhomestead

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@nixworld767 4 жыл бұрын

You are the kind of patient and soft-spoken instructor that we all appreciate. Very well done video.

@johng2779 2 жыл бұрын

How long are you supposed to hold it in the on position before it starts to pump water in ? Is it supposed to happen right away

@JarheadForGod 2 жыл бұрын

This Vietnam veteran just lost his well pressure 4 days ago no water and a young electrician came to my home today and discovered exactly what you revealed the problem was. He didn't want to do the work that you suggested to do but I will find someone who will and hopefully there is smart as you are and they won't charge me a body part that doesn't work anymore. Thank you and God bless and Semper Fi from this Vietnam combat veteran

@conniesisco6468 Ай бұрын

I know this is an old post, but I wanted to say a huge thank you to you!!! I am a sixty year old widow who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, and thanks to this perfectly executed video, I was able to replace my pressure switch in about an hour!! I have water again!!! THANK YOU!!!

@CLTNY1 Жыл бұрын

Such a good tutorial. These switches last a few years and then need to be replaced so this is a very useful DIY skill. Thank you.

@tonybagnall9607 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this video last night.... And today I followed the instrustions of this video and changed out a faulty presure switch! Thank you Sir !! your video was a great deal of help and saved me a lot of money!!

@Thedeadbeetsband Жыл бұрын

I’m a licensed plumber and I approve this video. I wanted to find an accurate and correct video to send to my friend who lives too far away for me to help him in person. You’re a good job

@ChaoticNeutralAnimation 3 жыл бұрын

Performed this job today. Your video gave me the confidence to try it- $50 for new one and electrical sensor for safety! Was outside with my wife for no longer than 40 minutes.

@kertbert1 5 жыл бұрын

I think I can fix my dads problem now. You covered all the bases. Thanks a lot. Very professionally done!

@joemessina7744 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. Made my life easy today when our water stopped flowing. This is a 30 - 45 minute fix. One tip I learned though, look inside the cover to determine which pressure switch you need. They come in 20 - 40, 30 -50, or 40 - 60. I had to make 2 trips to Lowes which luckily wasn't too bad.

@terryblais9128 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent tutorial. My switch has needed resetting a few times in past day so I'm guessing it might need replacing. I'm thinking first I might try cleaning the points with a little sand paper. Your instructions are very clear thankyou again.

@kennethwatkins5176 4 жыл бұрын

Great Job!!! One of the best KZfaq "fix it yourself" posts I have seen. Covered all the points clearly and concisely. The one comment I would add is to test your voltage indicator (or meter) on a live connection first to verify it is working! Thanks again, and I loved the deer licks!

@tonyhavlicek7571 6 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful! Woke up this morning at 5 am to no water. Thanks to Lowes and this video water is back just in time for family to take morning showers. Thank you!

@danielprunty9384 2 жыл бұрын

We had the same problem at our business. I watched your video and went to a home center that carried the pressure switch. $37.00 and one hour later, we were back up and running. Thank you very much for this wonderful video!!

@tacobob4123 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you should be a Teacher you would be a Great one . enjoyed it and it was every Helpful.

@JR-ot4im Жыл бұрын

Excellent, clear, informative and extremely helpful video! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this so well!

@user-et3ld6sk6v 7 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your video. I had an electrician from a company come screw my house up, and claim my pump had gone bad during the time he put a new panel in. I knew he had screwed up wiring because there wasn't the right voltage getting to the switch or pump. He claimed it was the pump, then the switch. I replaced the old one with this kind, but still with not enough voltage, didn't make a difference. But I didn't know about what to do with the new one having the switch. I suffer brain damage and I forget how to do things and even worse I question myself so badly that I don't want to try because of not being able to remember. But having something I can compare what I do, and have it as if someone's there with me talking me through it, helps a whole lot. Thanks.

@steveanderson3990 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining HOW this works not just how to replace it. Super helpful!!!

@tgsbees5659 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very well explained. Got home from town today and discovered my water was no longer flowing. I don’t know much about wells and pumps but I was able to watch this video and have a good understand. Seems my pressure switch is fine and it very well could be my pump. Gonna call the company that installed the well and holding tank tomorrow for further assistance.

@GiGi-rb4qg 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a video that I understand completely! Thank you for being thorough and loved the extra tips and the beautiful furbaby! Subbed!!!

@angelovelis6993 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind and generous way that you shared this with the rest of us. Very helpful!

@paulvial9390 3 жыл бұрын

@Anthony Korbyn baby xx

@gopher66ca 2 жыл бұрын

first class, well filmed, clearly described and demonstrated. excellent job

@matthewmorgan4759 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. In my part of the country, getting a plumber to come out on the weekend is impossible. With the help of your video, I brought my pump back from the dead and probably saved a lot of money. Thanks!

@BioMess 2 жыл бұрын

Had a shower this morning,,, then some normal water use in the kitchen,, but when I got out to the barn to water the animals I had no water... thought The Well Pump Went,, but after a quick inspection and a finger tap on the pressure switch the pump fired up.. will be replacing my sticky pressure switch with the help of this video,,, Thx !!!

@derekfuqua1254 4 жыл бұрын

Holy crap. Live in northern Michigan. It's currently the middle of winter and i thought my pipes were frozen. You my friend explain everything slow and easy with very good camera work. I feel confident i can change this out tomorrow. Thank you!

@rustyshackelford-fn9bk Жыл бұрын

Watched video and changed mine out with no issues or problems. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

@mattl.3861 5 жыл бұрын

Oh dude, you saved me! I replaced my tank, flipped the breaker back on, and... nothing. I didn't realize you had to pull up on that little lever on the switch to fill the tank up the first time. Thanks for the video!

@haweater1555 3 жыл бұрын

I have four well pumps on my farm and all have the "low pressure cutoff" style switch (with the little manual lever). Normally, the switch will kick on the pump when the pressure drops. However, if this fails due to the well running dry, and the pressure continues to drop to near zero, the low-pressure cutoff will shut down the switch and won't turn on again until the lever is moved to start position. This saves the pump motor from overheating or dry seals burning from the pump running fruitlessly non-stop. Worth the extra few dollars for the LPC pressure switch by far. However, if you have a blackout or cut power to the pump, that the pump may have to be manually started at the PS if the pressure had dropped in the meantime (due to leaks, livestock tank filling, or someone flushed the toilet).

@bobbydobbs6125 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video , I replaced my switch this morning. Mine was a 40/60 and was all burnt out and would not kick on till it dropped to about15 lbs.also fixed what I think was waterlogged tank by emptying then adding back correct pressure. Again thanks for posting!

@chrispaul220 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation of the process. Well done. I'm replacing my pressure switch today.

@daveb2268 6 жыл бұрын

Very good video for learning how to replace the well pressure switch and the precautions you should take. Well Done!!

@techlivesmatter9718 5 жыл бұрын

That simple explanation of how wires should never be opposite of the tightening turn is very true!

@starchild-lp1go 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, simply explained!!!! I'm changing my pressure switch out today.

@cougar7n10 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to make a video on this but yours is so good... nothing to expand on. Great job Sir. I also like that hose labeling 😁

@seemorebutts3428 2 жыл бұрын

Just a helpful tip, once you put on the teflon tape, put some wet pipe dope on the tape to lubricate it. That will prevent the tape from shredding and coming off. I liked your simple tip about putting wire on the left of the screw. These are all little things that professionals remember after learning the hard way.

@noed.martinez9358 4 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR THE INFO. MINE WENT OUT AND I COULD NOT FIGURE OUT THE WIRING. YOU MADE IT EASY. THANK YOU AGAIN.

@mrwaterghost 4 жыл бұрын

This rocked. Thanks so much for taking the time and for the excellent instruction without wasting any time. Also, I will purchase a glow necklace for my pet deer.

@zuul2591 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything before I took the old one off. Thank you! Quick edit. For those of use who are memory challenged and who get interrupted, I like to take a picture of the wiring before hand with your phone. Then when you go to put it back together and start second-guessing yourself you just refer to the picture quick. --cheers

@AlphaG33k1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great, clear directions on how to do this. Made it really easy. The only hard part was getting the fittings to cooperate that held the switch onto the pump. But, maybe I needed a deer assistant LOL

@Battle_Beard 2 жыл бұрын

@gregpryorhomestead Hey Buddy I just wanted to thank you. You see today was my 30th birthday and only a few hours before I was set to go out for a very nice dinner with family while the kids stayed back at home I lost this pressure control unit on my well pump. With the help of your video I was able to buy and install a new switch in time to shower for dinner. Thanks 🙏

@tendervittlesdoobiestein2145 6 жыл бұрын

Just a small tip to add- Check your probe with a live circuit first to make sure its working.

@jackpast 3 жыл бұрын

...as with all electrical test equipment! (He may have done this but not shown here.)

@tendervittlesdoobiestein2145 3 жыл бұрын

@@christianhill8681 you must be one of those Craigslist handymen with over 30 years of experience that tests hot circuits with their ora.

@technobubba4 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You! Excellent video - you covered items that were missing in other's work.

@robertleonard266 2 жыл бұрын

Clear concise well done video, very helpful refresher for the switch I will be replacing this weekend. Thanks!

@simonblackwolf1956 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video! Good explanation, dude. I already know how to do this but you explained it way better than me!

@ableFarmer-kl7vb 5 жыл бұрын

Of all the videos I've watched on pressure switches this is the best he must be from the south thank you sir

@nxsmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly well done. Informative and efficient! Thanks

@CTSCAPER 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Enough for people that are handy to see how it's done.

@harlo-vf8nm 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, you were very thorough. Every day I see waterlogged tanks because they don't refill the air

@dirtymushroom-hollybubba3796 7 жыл бұрын

thanx for the clear instructions video..about to go do this for my uncle's house

@philliprussell9433 6 жыл бұрын

dirty Mushroom - Holly Bubba u

@MrNicktown 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video - thanks for all the extra advice throughout

@MrCruz428 3 жыл бұрын

From El Salvador, just today November 14/2020 I saw this very interesting video on how to regulate a wel pressure switch, I like to be a DIY and this video was very helpful

@aylasurfdiva 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I need to change ours at my Grampy's lake cabin and your video really helped!

@Greezbhal 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed! Thanks for the quality video!

@TexasCanuck 4 жыл бұрын

great video, I am opening up a well that has been closed for 10 years. Kudos for the gratuitous deer shot :)

@jbanks4375 2 жыл бұрын

You are a master at teaching! Keep up the good work. Thanks!

@jimacheson4933 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’m doing this tomorrow. Now I can do it with confidence

@Raidboss89 4 жыл бұрын

Great guide. The only thing i saw that was different for my experience doing it, was the wire colors. For me the colors go Black, white, white, then black again. Other than that, everything you showed was accurate. For a side note, when putting on the new switch, make sure you do not over tighten it. Also if its in a weird position, sometimes it helps if you screw it on some and then put the wire on it, then finish screwing it on tight. Main thing tho is make sure the power it off.

@underourrock Жыл бұрын

On a 230v AC Motor, one wire is Hot L1, the other wire is Hot L1, and the third wire is ground. The having the colors change at the pressure switch won't hurt anything as long as it is just L1 and L2 that get flipped. Ideally, you would have a pair of wires the same color on the left and the other color would be the pair on the right on the pressure switch in the video. It doesn't hurt anything if the colors are wrong as long as they end up going to the right places. Just properly wired would mean they are matched up and then go to L1 and L2 on the motor. The other way of saying it: the motor doesn't care if you have the two power wires hooked up to L1 and L2 or reversed as L2 as and L1... It'll work the same either way on my a 230v AC Motor. Usually you wouldn't use white at all for 230v electrical, install preferring red and black for L1/L2.

@Dmarston14 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clear instructions. I’ll be able to help my grandpa after watching this.

@honkymonkey9568 4 жыл бұрын

How sweet of you

@user-wh4gi8od5l Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! thanks for showing all the steps!

@ericr5561 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial - thank you for this. You saved me hundreds of dollars.

@dannyhampton711 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a jam up job explained how to do it properly.....just one thing you may want to add, I just replaced a presure switch and it was fried beyond recognition! Meaning I couldnt tell which wire was hooked where. I had to guess at wire placement. It literally looked like it was in a house fire. Im not sure if I did it right even though the well pump works and delivers water to the home, I would like to see proper wire placement to compare what I have installed. Submersibe with 230 volt 3 wire. Thanks for your fine video!! Dan

@FredFlintstone21 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing! My contact points look rough, switch still works ok. But, might not be a bad idea for me to get ahead of it and replace, as you have done!

@mikehill9555 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Informative and easily understood.

@lokie1100 Жыл бұрын

Have to do this week with mine. This really helped. Thanks

@brucemerchant 5 жыл бұрын

Good complete explanation including some basics that others might assume you know - Thanks!

@oldmanwinter1405 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Good explanations.

@robertbaer4923 6 жыл бұрын

Than you nice and clear easy to listen to very helpful , now my well is up and running

@carlosrivera-qo9zr 5 жыл бұрын

I apreciated your skills from PR.

@spartansmith7223 2 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT VIDEO ON MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROCEDURE WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ALONG THE WAY. AND BEST OF ALL - WATCH FOR THE DEER - LOL

@ddland45 4 жыл бұрын

Homeowners need to start watching KZfaq videos BEFORE they decide to call repairmen to come out and fleece them for their hard earned money. My water pressure switch went out yesterday after I just bought a new home 3 weeks ago. Had I found this video first, I could have saved $200 bucks instead of giving it to a well drilling company.

@shanem6438 Жыл бұрын

❤ see

@michaelstokes2306 Жыл бұрын

200? I charge 1200 🎉

@ddland45 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelstokes2306 $1200??? For a switch? You're a thief.

@thomasrogers5152 Жыл бұрын

I been doing my own labor for all jobs including automotive for the last 10 years. It's a great learning experience and saves bunches of money.

@ddland45 Жыл бұрын

@@thomasrogers5152 I hear you, my friend. I'm about to do a brake job on my 2006 Tribeca. I was going to do a basic windshield wiper replacement, but to my amazement, the wipers aren't available anywhere except the dealership. So I have to pay someone to change the windshield wipers. Can't make this crap up...

@elliottcampbell763 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the video. Saved me money.

@sierrabravo2420 6 жыл бұрын

Saw you have other interesting and helpful vjo's. Subbed.

@DirtyBuckle 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely explained and great camera footage. The deer was bonus points lol. Thanks.

@gfriedman99 5 жыл бұрын

Lance Mitchell uhhh looks like a goat. What kind of deer would that be?

@richardwalker4903 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO!!! basic and to the point!!! Thank YOU!!!

@richardbowers3647 4 жыл бұрын

Just commenting - - !) Replace pressure switch regularly by checking it for burnt points, etcetera. every year or so. 2) After turning off electricity & checking for live voltage, never intentionally touch the wiring. That is a bad habit to watch out for. Do clean the wire tips with sandpaper. 3) Make a hook on the pump wiring with a needle nose pliers to get a more contact & secure connection to the holding screw. 4) Always try to do some 'upgrading' when working to replace the switch. 'Upgrading like cleaning up the immediate area from dirt, debris with brush, rags, or vacuum. And replacing that little connecting pipe at the PS. Just saying.

@s9000x 5 жыл бұрын

Very good video, it helped me thanks. Love the Deer too, they deserve better than the way they are treated by man.

@kamechan4102 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! Your video was extremely helpful and i was able to get my switch changed out with no problems ^w^

@tedhelgesen702 3 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic, thank you very much for publishing it

@azmike1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Now I'm gonna try mine. Wish me luck.

@Ivebenfishin_ 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Well explained and demonstrated

@billyroberts7266 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent Job on this DIY. Thanks

@1topskyrocket 3 жыл бұрын

I have an older switch and my new one is like the one in the video and I don't really understand the wiring diagram and your video didn't answer that for me. But the rest of it was great.

@gorecore5723 2 жыл бұрын

I need to replace our switch asap because the only way it turns on is to give it a tap with something. This video should help me...I hope. 😂

@roncalender4926 2 жыл бұрын

What a nice deer. Thankyou for the video.

@lordeedoort9882 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I really needed this video.

@josephtew9643 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just what I needed

@shawnkeener3686 2 жыл бұрын

Good video ,thanks a lot for the info.

@sylvaind9086 9 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks dude! ...and, nice dog!😉👍

@timothydavis2665 Жыл бұрын

You're awesome man. Saved my ass today. Good video

@flavius3896 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That should do it. Nice tips. I am going to replace my pressure switch!

@scottleppard288 2 жыл бұрын

This helped me out tremendously, thanks. Just subscribed!

@TheJcdm327 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Very helpful.

@ryanacuff8347 Ай бұрын

Fire ants are the reason I am here today. They wreaked havoc on my pressure switch.

@HalfassDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this, saved my butt.

@shannonsmith495 3 жыл бұрын

Great video !!! & when this is done & if a deer don't come & give you sugar... Restart the whole process! 🇺🇸

@queenwolflove5147 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my god thank you , you turned me from a stay at home mom into a jr plumber . 😆

@kingscooby4191 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful saved the day thank you very much

@lindaashmore8117 Жыл бұрын

Very thorough. Thank you.

@dannyschacht4274 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg. Great video.

@gravityalwayswins1434 6 жыл бұрын

Comments are good on improperly installed wire at terminal and no grommet. However as for replacing this entire switch, if there is nothing really wrong with it, I'd I'm old school, and would file the points with a needle file. You don't even have to remove them in this case, the gap is pointing right at you. I used to file the points on my 1965 VW. I've filed the points on my compressors, tablesaw switch, and my wife's Maytag washer control switch.

@outerban 6 жыл бұрын

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@buzzerco 5 жыл бұрын

this is good info one the contacts I too have had to many times on my VW. I would think it be a temporary fix but also a good way to test to see if that is all that is wrong

@jackb1803 5 жыл бұрын

I've used an emery board. But if the contacts are plated, this is a temporary fix.