That's why I was wondering if the guage is reading pressure when the switch is manually operated. Using pliers (to be safe) lift the lever upward, to reset the pressure switch. The pump is no longer submerged (well is dry), the pump is not spinning (pump or control box is shot / no power getting to the pump), or there is a large leak in the system before the pressure tank. A pressure switch can be located either outside or in your basement, garage or pool housing, depending on how your well system is set up. If its stuck closed, it will not allow the inducer to start. At first, I did not fill pressure tank with air and water filled tank, gave us some water then, then pressure … It's what senses when water pressure has dropped to the point where the pressure tank requires more water. If you are getting voltage to and from the control box and the pump is silent it's time to pull the pump. The pump was definitely shot. The E pressure switch monitors E shift valve positioning and relays it to the transmission control module (TCM). During the Coronavirus emergency, we are taking every precaution to keep our customers and our crew safe and healthy. I just checked the voltage and everything seems to be good from the pressure switch to the pump. Basically, your pressure switch tells your well pump, which delivers water to your home, when to turn on and off. We have also provided them with disinfectant. I still am stumped as to whats going on. I will update as I find out more info of what's going on. The comment down the page about rust clogged plumbing is definitely relevant. Points in pressure switch is stuck shut and won't stay open what should i do? We are continuing to monitor updates provided by both the governor and the CDC regarding the pandemic, and will be making any changes accordingly. It’s also possible that you might not have even know about the existence of a switch and one day you find out your well pump is not working. One of the 6 screws on the bottom of the pressure switch had fallen out. Check static and drawdown level from well head. Generally, they are a normally open switch that closes with either a rise or fall in the pressure it is monitoring, They are used mostly as a safety device, but are also used for operation control, such as fan cycle controls for low ambient cooling, starting and stopping for steam boilers, and the list goes on. Before I call someone to come out I wanted to see what I can find out with your site. Now I am getting the same code again. Edit: stuff, Thank for for your help. Place your ear right on top of the cap of the well to see if it's running with the contacts shut. Tapping lightly on the pressure switch body may open the switch and the unit may start. The lower number is the pressure at witch the pump will kick in and start filling up your pressure tank. Check switch adjustments. If the inducer comes on, the pressure switch is stuck closed. Before jumping to conclusions, it’s best to call a Maryland well pump expert to have your system looked at. Pressure switches are designed to have two pressure settings: cut-in and cut-off pressure. Thank you . Pressure Pump, Pressure Switch Repair: Introduction I have a number of rain water tanks which I use to water my vegetable garden during the summer. Have someone work the switch manually and listen. the nvld has a solenoid and a pressure switch. You may want to take the hose off and blow the hose out and then blow and draw gently on the pressure switch to see if it clicks. My well pressure switch's contact points are stuck together and there is electricity going to it, but there is no water in the bladder tank and the pressure gauge reads zero. 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