submersible pump

So we have very hard water. Learned most of our plumbing skills by trial and error. Here's my issue. We installed a new .5HP submersible well pump. It will not build up pressure above like 16-17psi. Pressure tank is only 3 weeks old so that's not it. Bought a new 20/40 Pressure switch...

I have a small backyard water feature with a submersible pump that is controlled by a digital outdoor timer. The electrical source is from a GFI plug at the side of the yard, about 75' away that leads to another outlet that i is not GFI protected. The timer plugs into the unprotected outlet and...

Hello, Water is leaking into the electrical cord inlet of my submersible pump. I need a substitute part for a little giant pump model 3E-12R that prevents water getting in where electrical cord enters the housing of the submersible pump. A technician friend advised that the needed part is...

Hi pros! First of all have to say of all the DIY forums I read, I have spent huge magnitudes of time here and you pros that help us DIYers out are great! Sorry for length here but like folks to have a decent background when I ask a question nothing worse than someone asking a question without...

Hi, I have read some interesting discussions from back in 2010 on the subject of anti-torque stops. These mainly describe the waisted expanding bladder type. Another type I've seen a photo of resembles a curved-spoked wheel reminiscent of the circular support disc on the end of a ski-pole. Does...

Hi All, just experienced a 4 week fiasco trying to get a well put in here in Iquitos, Peru. Two different crews, three wells dug, one pump stuck in the well and abandoned, the last very low flow rate and murky water. So I’ve bought two pumps, spent several thousand dollars and have nothing...

I am planning to replace a 12-year old 1.5 HP, 5 GPM submersible pump in my 680 ft. well. I have a 50-gallon pressure tank. Water pressure has always been terrible. Not enough water pressure to run a single lawn sprinkler. Cannot take a shower and run the dish washer at the same time. I'm...

I would be most grateful if you would give me a hand at figuring out the well/pump problem I’ve been experiencing the last 2 weeks. The pump circuit breaker trips under normal water demands for 2 people. Example: The circuit breaker trips and, consequently, cuts off the water after running the...

I have a 1 horse submersible pump that I have to turn on at the box much like a breaker. Been using this for years, noticed it would quit pumping water more and more but today it wouldn't pump at all. Stayed at the power box flipped the switch and noticed it was making a lot of noise then it...

We bought a house last spring, and it has the following setup: a) 3/4 HP well pump, 315 ft deep. Good for 5 gal/min (maybe more). b) 32 gallon Amtrol WX-203 tank, switch controls between 60 and 80 PSI c) whole-house cartridge filter (for sprinklers and all of house) d) 1.5 HP automatic booster...