IDA HENSLEY
New Member
I recently moved onto a ranch with a well. There were a few problems before but they were minor, file contact points in pressure switch or livestock broke a line somewhere.
Over two weeks ago, I woke to no water. I turned off water heater and went to pumphouse. I found a leak in the line going to pressure switch and pressure tank. Plus, had no pressure at guage. Shut off electric to well.Fixed water line and pressure tank drained dry while I fought to fix the water leak.
After many hours of research and more hours of plumbing and electrical repairs, I am at a loss.
I have a well that was dug in the mid 70s. It is 124 feet to bottom of tank. I replaced the qd control box. It is a 1hp, 230 Volts. Also replaced pressure tank already pressurized with 38 psi. of air. Replaced pressure switch 40/60 and new guage. Also new double 20 breaker.
Did continuity and resistance check on lines at control box. Those numbers were all within normal operating for my system.
Have not found any more water leaks . There were some troubles with electrical lines but I fixed those. Have power all the way from power pole to well.
Turned on breaker for well. I could hear motor running. Called to person at pressure tank. No water coming in and no pressure building. Suddenly the capacitor in the control box blew and started smoking. ( Capacitor was blown when I first noticed no water)..
Now what?
Major leak close to well?
Pump jammed by sediment? It been very hot & dry for a couple of years
Bad check valve? - don't even know where to look for one.
I am a retired single granny with animals that need water. Please help
Over two weeks ago, I woke to no water. I turned off water heater and went to pumphouse. I found a leak in the line going to pressure switch and pressure tank. Plus, had no pressure at guage. Shut off electric to well.Fixed water line and pressure tank drained dry while I fought to fix the water leak.
After many hours of research and more hours of plumbing and electrical repairs, I am at a loss.
I have a well that was dug in the mid 70s. It is 124 feet to bottom of tank. I replaced the qd control box. It is a 1hp, 230 Volts. Also replaced pressure tank already pressurized with 38 psi. of air. Replaced pressure switch 40/60 and new guage. Also new double 20 breaker.
Did continuity and resistance check on lines at control box. Those numbers were all within normal operating for my system.
Have not found any more water leaks . There were some troubles with electrical lines but I fixed those. Have power all the way from power pole to well.
Turned on breaker for well. I could hear motor running. Called to person at pressure tank. No water coming in and no pressure building. Suddenly the capacitor in the control box blew and started smoking. ( Capacitor was blown when I first noticed no water)..
Now what?
Major leak close to well?
Pump jammed by sediment? It been very hot & dry for a couple of years
Bad check valve? - don't even know where to look for one.
I am a retired single granny with animals that need water. Please help