Gasket not sealing soak gasket in hot water for 15 minutes.
Water pressure gauge not working.
The switch then powers up the well pump.
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I brought it to the dealer they said the gauge was bad so i ordered a new gauge from ranger still under warranty i replaced the gauge still not working.
If your pump seems to be cycling turning on and off repeatedly there are a few common causes.
Pressure canner not building pressure.
When water in the home is being used and the tank s pressure water supply reaches the low setting the tank has become empty.
Use a tire pressure gauge and locate the air fill valve atop the tank.
If gasket seems loose on the lid then you can stretch the gasket by working your way around with both hands pulling on it.
Thanks for the follow up that will help other readers.
The pressure in the tank should be 2 pounds per square inch less than the setting at which the pressure switch comes on.
Switch clicks on and off repeatedly.
The mechanic guessed it was the gauge because my engine is pissing water very strongly.
Aside from checking the pump check your water pressure gauge to ensure that it s working before diagnosing a pressure switch issue.
It then sends a message to the pump in the well telling it hey i m out of water send me some more until this gauge reaches the high number the pump starts sending new water to the tank.
Turn off your burner and slide the canner to a cool spot to cool down before troubleshooting the problem.
You ll find the pressure switch mounted on a 1 4 in.
Tube near the pressure tank.
My water pump gauge quit working last month.
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Any help is appreciated i have a 2010 ranger z521 powered by a 2009 yamaha 250 hpdi series 2.