Island Plumber Required

Pricestavern · 05-19-2019, 08:40 AM

We are in need of a plumber to come out to Rattlesnake and fix our water pump. Pump runs fine but won’t turn off. No leaks, holds it’s pressure, no air, no idea. Bad pressure switch?

Anybody have recommendation for a plumber who can come out (must have own transportation)?

JEEPONLY · 05-19-2019, 12:06 PM

I have an above-ground well water pump. There is a small, flexible plastic tube running to the pressure switch from another part of the pump- runs horizontally to the switch. The tube (not sure of the inside diameter-maybe 1/8 inch) is less than 6 inches long. Available at any hardware store.

Easy (homeowner) fix, if this is the problem.

Hope this helps.

The Real BigGuy · 05-19-2019, 02:39 PM

I had a problem with mine running and rapped the pressure switch box and it shut off. I think I hit the open electrode faces with a very fine sand paper and it has been running fine since. My pressure switch is right at the pressure tank.

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fireman · 05-30-2019, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pricestavern

We are in need of a plumber to come out to Rattlesnake and fix our water pump. Pump runs fine but won’t turn off. No leaks, holds it’s pressure, no air, no idea. Bad pressure switch?

Anybody have recommendation for a plumber who can come out (must have own transportation)?

Could be pump fins bad Seen it before......usually older pumps..

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fireman · 05-30-2019, 01:29 PM

We also thought it was the switch......even bought a new one and didn't fix it....spoke to my brother in law (plumber) explained issue and tested items and he said pump issue was the most likely culprit...purchased and replaced problem solved

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Pricestavern · 05-31-2019, 09:46 AM

We replaced the switch which did not help. I'm guessing that there is a problem with the impeller fins not generating enough pressure to reach cut-off.

We're going to be looking for an island plumber to come out and change our the pump for us. I could probably do it but will take 5x longer and at great personal consternation and embarrassment as I fumble my way along.

codeman671 · 05-31-2019, 10:08 AM

Try Rob Bell. Not sure if he has a boat or not, but I know he will do island work time permitting. I am sure he can arrange something.

bkelly13 · 05-31-2019, 12:45 PM

Paul with http://www.islandservicecompany.com is very good and has his own boats. Hope that helps.

05-19-2019, 08:40 AM	#1
Pricestavern Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Valencia, Spain (formerly Rattlesnake Isle) Posts: 389 Thanks: 135 Thanked 142 Times in 82 Posts	Island Plumber Required We are in need of a plumber to come out to Rattlesnake and fix our water pump. Pump runs fine but won’t turn off. No leaks, holds it’s pressure, no air, no idea. Bad pressure switch? Anybody have recommendation for a plumber who can come out (must have own transportation)?

05-31-2019, 12:45 PM	#8
bkelly13 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 14 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Plumber Paul with http://www.islandservicecompany.com is very good and has his own boats. Hope that helps.

05-19-2019, 12:06 PM	#2
JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 701 Thanks: 360 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	I have an above-ground well water pump. There is a small, flexible plastic tube running to the pressure switch from another part of the pump- runs horizontally to the switch. The tube (not sure of the inside diameter-maybe 1/8 inch) is less than 6 inches long. Available at any hardware store. Easy (homeowner) fix, if this is the problem. Hope this helps.

05-19-2019, 02:39 PM	#3
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,306 Thanks: 125 Thanked 467 Times in 285 Posts	I had a problem with mine running and rapped the pressure switch box and it shut off. I think I hit the open electrode faces with a very fine sand paper and it has been running fine since. My pressure switch is right at the pressure tank. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-30-2019, 01:29 PM	#5
fireman Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	We also thought it was the switch......even bought a new one and didn't fix it....spoke to my brother in law (plumber) explained issue and tested items and he said pump issue was the most likely culprit...purchased and replaced problem solved Sent from my SM-G960U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-31-2019, 09:46 AM	#6
Pricestavern Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Valencia, Spain (formerly Rattlesnake Isle) Posts: 389 Thanks: 135 Thanked 142 Times in 82 Posts	We replaced the switch which did not help. I'm guessing that there is a problem with the impeller fins not generating enough pressure to reach cut-off. We're going to be looking for an island plumber to come out and change our the pump for us. I could probably do it but will take 5x longer and at great personal consternation and embarrassment as I fumble my way along.

05-31-2019, 10:08 AM	#7
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,491 Thanks: 221 Thanked 810 Times in 486 Posts	Try Rob Bell. Not sure if he has a boat or not, but I know he will do island work time permitting. I am sure he can arrange something.