Hey folks! My wife and I recently moved into a house with a hot tub, and we're using well water to fill it. We're not having too many issues with our water pressure in general—just a slight decrease when using multiple fixtures at once. After seeing that many people fill their hot tubs with well water, we thought it would be fine, but now we're worried we may have messed something up. Here's what happened: I filled the hot tub to about 70% on Sunday evening. By Monday morning, after a quick shower, the pressure dropped significantly, and it got even worse today when my wife was showering. The pressure gauge showed 70 PSI afterwards, but the water flow from the faucets is just a trickle. We're not sure if we did something wrong or if it's a problem with our well system. Should we be concerned?
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From what you mentioned, it might also be related to the pump cycling too often, which can be a sign of an issue. If you're unsure how to check it, consider having a professional evaluate your system. They can help determine if your pump is fine or if it’s time for an upgrade. Filling up a hot tub quickly comes with its risks on well water!
It's definitely worth checking your whole house water filter! When we moved in, we found ours was clogged, which really hindered the water flow. Filters usually need replacing every few months, and a clogged one can create low pressure at the faucets.
I’ll make sure to check that too since we haven't changed it yet!
Exactly! I learned the importance of changing them right away. After that, our water pressure improved a lot.
Sounds like a classic issue with well water systems. If you have a pressure tank, that could be acting up, especially if you run out of water in your well quickly. Make sure to check all filters and maybe consult a well technician to avoid any bigger problems down the road.
It sounds like you might have stirred up some sediment in your well by filling the tub, which could be clogging your fixtures. First, try removing the aerator from your sink and see if the flow returns. If it does, you should consider installing a sediment filter on your well supply to avoid this in the future. Also, check your existing filters; they might be clogged if they haven’t been changed recently.
Yeah, we have a sediment filter too, but it's overdue for a change. I’ll definitely look into it.
Pressure issues like this can stem from various factors. Since you mentioned having a pressure tank, it could be faulty or maybe your pump is struggling after a sudden high demand. Either way, using well water for a hot tub is fine; check your system's documentation or consult a pro to make sure everything's functioning like it should.
I didn’t know about the cycling! I’ll keep an ear out and see if I notice anything unusual.