Remove the cover and verify there is no power on the well pressure switch wires you are hooking up by using your voltage tester.Ĭarefully use one probe to touch the end of a hot wire while touching the other probe to a ground wire your meter should read zero volts. Turn off the breaker feeding your well pump. Fork Connectors - Fork Connectors get crimped on the end of the individual wires allowing for a secure connectionĤ Steps To Wire A Well Pump Pressure Switch Step 1 - Verify There is No Power and Release Pressure.Wire Crimpers - Wire crimpers are used to crimp fork connectors on the ends of the individual wires.Wire Strippers - Wire strippers are used to strip the insulation off the individual wires.Screwdriver - A screwdriver will be used to remove and reinstall the cover and make the wire terminations.Voltage Meter - A voltage meter allows you to verify the power is off.Verify you have no pressure by looking at the pressure gauge, it should read 0 PSI. If you are replacing an old switch, an easy way to have a wiring diagram is to snap a picture using your phone BEFORE you unwire it!Īfter you have shut the power off you will want to release the pressure in the tank by running a faucet for a minute. Take A Picture of How It's WiredĪn important part about wiring up a well pump pressure switch is knowing where the wires need to go. On a water tank tee or inline with a water pipe that is near the water pressure tankįor the most part 220V well pressure switches use a 2-wire submersible pump set up.
On the jet pump or right at the well pump that is located near the water pressure tank.
The majority of switches only use 5 or 6 wires total! To locate your switch, check around the three usual spots that switches are installed: Wiring up a well pressure switch is not a difficult task.
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