Sand point well, water stops running when 2 faucets are turned on??
We have a small cottage that was built in the 40's. A sand point well was put in by my family in the 70's, probably 10' down. The pump was replaced back in late 90's and the pressure tank was replaced in early 2000's. Everything is in a pump house and then the line runs up a hill to the hot water heater which is then distributed through a small space.
Problem: we have water, pressure isn't bad when running out of a faucet. But then I turn on another faucet (shower, hose, etc) and water completely stops. I shut off the pump breaker up top, go down to the pump house, turn the power off there, check the tank and I have plenty of pressure. Turn the pump back on, go up top and turn the breaker on again and I have water. Then turn on more than one faucet and it happens again. Any ideas or suggestions? Appreciate any assistance before I have a plumber come in. Thank you!
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Hi Jen, I know a bit about pumps, but not enough to diagnose this, sound to me like it's a short somewhere, hope this helps you out,
https://inspectapedia.com/water/Well-Pump-Repair-FAQs4.php
I goggled it and nothing about a sand point well comes up. Could it be referred to as something else?
I'd say there isn'rt enough water to be pumped or the pump itself is inadequate. A sand pump well is really not adequate enough to provide large amounts of water.
https://www.hunker.com/12002722/how-to-install-a-sand-point-well
https://www.pumpserviceidaho.com/sand-point-water-system-pump-service/
Years ago I had a well, and we had a holding tank in the house next to the water heater so that the water was always available to the heater. You have a shallow well, plus you are pumping uphill. It may be the volume available, the workload on the pump or a combination of those factors and others. Here's an article to help you troubleshoot your system:
https://lentheplumber.com/blog/how-to-fix-low-water-pressure-when-you-have-a-well-system/
Here's a post that might help you - https://cleanwaterstore.com/blog/how-to-troubleshoot-low-water-pressure-on-well-water-systems/
Hello Jen,
Can't think of one accept, only use one at a time until you feel ready to call someone in. Best wishes. After thought - Maybe it causes an air lock....
Here's a post that might help - https://inspectapedia.com/water/Water-Pressure-Comes-Goes-FAQs.php
The problem is water going up the hill you might need more air to flow to release some pressure.
If you’re in the County, call the Public Works Dept and get their advice. They’re the contacts for septic & wells, here.