Hello Well pump experts,
I am having an intermitent problem with my 330 foot deep well pump. When the controller clicks ON there is often a 5-20 second delay before the pump actually starts working and at that moment the pressure drops to zero. Then it "kicks in" and the pump comes on and the pressure rises as normal. I first tried cleaning the contacts on the controller switch but then the problem returned. Just replaced the switch and then problem returned.
When working, the pump seems to function great, but then every few weeks or so the problem returns. My guess is that it is a faulty electrical connection and not the pump itself. Pump is 3/4 HP submersible and is about 7 years old.
My question: Is it likely that my pump is dying or is it likely that it is just a faulty connection at the pump? I imagine the only way to know for sure is to pull the darn thing up which is a big project. Would it be wise to just replace the pump once I go to the trouble of pulling up 330 feet of line etc? Would it be wise to replace all of the wiring as the same time, or is the wiring something that should not "wear out"?
Thanks in advance for any insight. I was preparing to pull up the system today (never have before) but now after reading many posts here I am hesitant before I know about troubleshootong this problem.
I am having an intermitent problem with my 330 foot deep well pump. When the controller clicks ON there is often a 5-20 second delay before the pump actually starts working and at that moment the pressure drops to zero. Then it "kicks in" and the pump comes on and the pressure rises as normal. I first tried cleaning the contacts on the controller switch but then the problem returned. Just replaced the switch and then problem returned.
When working, the pump seems to function great, but then every few weeks or so the problem returns. My guess is that it is a faulty electrical connection and not the pump itself. Pump is 3/4 HP submersible and is about 7 years old.
My question: Is it likely that my pump is dying or is it likely that it is just a faulty connection at the pump? I imagine the only way to know for sure is to pull the darn thing up which is a big project. Would it be wise to just replace the pump once I go to the trouble of pulling up 330 feet of line etc? Would it be wise to replace all of the wiring as the same time, or is the wiring something that should not "wear out"?
Thanks in advance for any insight. I was preparing to pull up the system today (never have before) but now after reading many posts here I am hesitant before I know about troubleshootong this problem.