another well pump question

I recently slowly lost water pressure while in the shower and never regained it.I replaced the transfer pump with a 1and 1/2 Hp pump. I primed the pump and I still cannot get any water to the house lines. I checked the pressure in the pressure tank and it was at zero.I pumped it up to 28psi and while the power was off to the transfer pump I started to prime it and as i unscrewed the bolt ther was pressure in it. I then started the pump and I still could not get any water and the pump was getting hotter and hotter so I shut it down. Do I need a new tank? when I check the pressure in the tank there is nowater coming out just air. Please help. MIke Buckeye

mccjackson@alltel.net said:

I recently slowly lost water pressure while in the shower and never regained it ...
Do I need a new tank?

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The tank is only there to effect pump cycling -- it is not the reason you lost water pressure. It sounds to me like you might need a new pump, but I would first check the well to be sure it is productive.

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I replaced the old pump..The well has been in place for at least 80 years and I hace a very high water table in my area...my neighbors have had no problem with their wells going dry...the well was checked out about 5 years ago and it was in great condition..Iwas wondering if it was wired properly or if installation of the new pump was incorrect..thank you for your reply..

Second time today, why did you replace the old pump?

bob...