shallow well jet pump

[randallatha]

I have a craftsman shallow well half horse power jet pump , I have wired it the way the pump guide said and am running it into a 10 gallon tank with 35 psi, the well has iron water, here is my problems, one=when I turn on the pump sometimes it runs and sometimes it hums, no pumping water just a humming sound and a burnt smell (the smell is also around when the pump is pumping but not as bad) 2=you can hear it pumping water but its not sending it into the house and none of the pipes are leaking, anyone have any ideas? please help.

[PEW]

Couple of questions. What voltage are you running to the pump, and what voltage is the pump wired for?

[arnie]

Is the pump primed? Is the impelller plastic or metal, and is it in good condition? Is there a foot valve at the bottom of the suction pipe?

[speedbump]

If you smell smoke, it may have been let out of the motor, and can't be re-installed. If it is not the motor, check the start capacitor. If there is an oilie substance on or around it, change it.

bob...