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Well pump problems

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  • 03-07-2014 9:22am
    #1
    Vego
    Registered Users Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Need a bit of advice ...woke up to no pressure in the main tap this morning so went out to the shed and found my well pump had no pressure in it (see pic)

    after a google I tracked it down to the switch ...undone the lid and found burn marks (see pic)

    Questions are ...is the switch blow (im guessing yes)
    -are new switches all the same ?
    -Are they easy to install (as in replace the same way I took the t other out)
    -General cost


    Cheers


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    Dtp1979
    Registered Users Posts: 12,771 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Vego wrote: »
    Hi,

    Need a bit of advice ...woke up to no pressure in the main tap this morning so went out to the shed and found my well pump had no pressure in it (see pic)

    after a google I tracked it down to the switch ...undone the lid and found burn marks (see pic)

    Questions are ...is the switch blow (im guessing yes)
    -are new switches all the same ?
    -Are they easy to install (as in replace the same way I took the t other out)
    -General cost


    Cheers

    As far as I know they're the same. Ring somewhere like EPS. Google them for a number. They will advise you further. I think those pressure switches are no more than €20


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    Vego
    Registered Users Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭Vego


    Its definitely blown though ...


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    Wearb
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 6,248 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wearb


    Vego wrote: »
    Its definitely blown though ...

    Have you power coming to that switch? If yes and you force the contacts together, does the pump run?
    NOTE: If you don't know what your are doing, get someone who does. You can electrocute yourself doing this.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



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    Vego
    Registered Users Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭Vego


    I will err on the side of its blown fit a new one ...


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    Vego
    Registered Users Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭Vego


    I cant unscrew the pressure switch its caught turning by the tank


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    Wearb
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 6,248 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wearb


    Vego wrote: »
    I cant unscrew the pressure switch its caught turning by the tank
    Are you able to get at the 4 screws on the baseplate. You may be able to get it off that way. otherwise, it means undoing the connection to the tank.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



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    Vego
    Registered Users Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭Vego


    Update changed the pressure switch .....still nothing


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    223vmax
    Registered Users Posts: 475 ✭✭223vmax


    Wearb wrote: »
    Have you power coming to that switch? If yes and you force the contacts together, does the pump run?
    NOTE: If you don't know what your are doing, get someone who does. You can electrocute yourself doing this.

    Did you try this? Ensure you have a fused suitable supply to the switch.


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    Wearb
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 6,248 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wearb


    Vego wrote: »
    Update changed the pressure switch .....still nothing

    There was always a possibility that it wasn't the switch. I did mention a few checks. Really if you were not competent to carry out those checks, it would have been better to have it looked at by an experienced person. Anyway now you have a spare pressure switch and a bit more knowledge.
    Now You need to get out someone who knows how to diagnose the problem.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



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    #11
    Vego
    Registered Users Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭Vego


    I'm not giving up yet


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    Wearb
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 6,248 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wearb


    Vego wrote: »
    I'm not giving up yet

    I will keep an eye out on adverts.ie for pump parts on special offer. :) Good luck with it and be careful.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



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    jimf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,955 ✭✭✭jimf


    Wearb wrote: »
    I will keep an eye out on adverts.ie for pump parts on special offer. :) Good luck with it and be careful.


    oh ye of little faith :cool:


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    #14
    Vego
    Registered Users Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭Vego


    40 quid spent and knowledge gained ...I need a beer




    Fixed


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    Wearb
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 6,248 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wearb


    Vego wrote: »
    40 quid spent and knowledge gained ...I need a beer




    Fixed

    Good, and you are still alive. You deserve a beer.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



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    #16
    Vego
    Registered Users Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭Vego


    Why would I not be alive


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    Wearb
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 6,248 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wearb


    Vego wrote: »
    Why would I not be alive

    We people do get electrocuted. :eek:
    Besides all the other dangers like alcohol poisoning :P

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



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    #18
    Vego
    Registered Users Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭Vego


    Thanks :D .....im off to have my beer and stick a fork in the toaster :P


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    jimf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,955 ✭✭✭jimf


    Vego wrote: »
    Thanks :D .....im off to have my beer and stick a fork in the toaster :P

    stick a few tomatoes in the microwave as well shur you might as well go mad as your at it


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    Laodach
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Laodach


    If all else fails, read the instructions!
    Capacitor shouldn't have cost more than about €20
    Having said that, the capacitor didn't fail for no reason.
    I suggest you check the size of cable going to the motor.
    If it is undersized,then your motor will be absorbing a higher than normal amperage. The weakest link in the system ( excluding the overload in the control box ) is the capacitor. You were lucky! Quite often, the motor burns out first.
    Very very expensive!
    The cable size is related to the motor size and cable length.
    If you need more information, feel free to contact me.


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