i'm looking for info on well water systems?

Question

i have a well and i think my pump went out

Answer 1

You will need to provide more information than what you have if you expect someone to help you.

We returned home from a vacation a few years ago and found out that our pump was no longer working. Turns out ours was damaged due to a lightening strike close to the house. It also damaged (an eventually killed) a large evergreen tree in the front yard.

The local professional well digger came over. Had all the right equipment to do the job. Had it done in a couple hours and it was covered under insurance.

Some things for you to think about.

Answer 2

Is it above ground pump or submersible pump. When you look inside the pump house, if, you see a Motor looking thing at the well, it is Above Ground Pump. If, you not see a motor and only a hose and wires coming out of the Well it a submersible pump.
Above ground can lose prime if the foot valve leak. If, the foot valve leak it can Trip the Pressure Switch, depends on the setup.
Both types check Circuit Breakers and the Pressure Switch, before you assume it the pump. Most times it the Pressure switch. It work like the old Points on a car, and in time they Burn and Melt and Well The Well not work. It hard to find Pics and such, try this link and read the How To's; http://www.waterwell.cc/howto.htm
How to Reset low pressure shutoff????

Answer 3

If your well pump is like most, it runs only when the reservoir tank is low. This means that there is either a level or pressure switch that tells the pump when to to turn on. Check this by jumpering across the switch to see if the pump turns on.

Before that, make sure you have power....check the circuit breaker.

And then if both of those don't solve your problem, then you could have a failed starting capacitor on the pump. Unfortunately this requires more than average handy man ability. You will probably have to have an electrician replace the pump.

Answer 4

Your pump went out- what happened?

Is it a water level, or power issue?
Do you have neighbors that share the same water supply? If so, have they noticed any changes?

It may be best to call someone in your area that has experience with water pump systems.

Also you might consider switching off the electrical power to the pump. It may prevent damage to the pump motor.

I'd also recommend switching off the power to your hot water heater until your water supply is restored and the tank is refilled. This may help to save the heating elements from burning out.

Answer 5

you can also use a multimeter to (with power off and double check) check fuses. then check to see that power goes through the points on the auto start-stop. if its all good, then when power is on, if you here a loud buzz when it tries to turn on, call a pro, small buzz is usually 1 sided power, but dont quote me, and electricity kills. be sure or pay. if your anywhere near central cal let me know. i know a few good well people.