No water at all from well

jfsweeneyjr · Jun 9, 2008

Was running a sprinkler, when the water stopped. I have since shut off the sprinkler, but the pump does not appear to be pumping and the pressure tank shows 40psi.

I have run out of water before, but after shutting it off for 5 minutes it comes back. This time, nothing.

I am afraid the pump is dead, but before the plumbers come, I want some opinions.

If I left anything out, please post with what info you might need. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Gary Slusser · Jun 9, 2008

Unless you have a jet pump, a pump guy or well driller would be a better choice unless the plumber is capable of pulling the pump.

Running a pump out of water is a bad thing. if the pump is not moving water, how do you have 40 psi on the gauge?

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jfsweeneyjr · Jun 10, 2008

I did call a well company....there is absolutely no water, so I don't know why there is 40psi showing on the gauge.

Thanks

Speedbump · Jun 10, 2008

If it's not completely plugged up, give it a few taps, it will probably fall to zero. Gauges plug easily.

bob...

jfsweeneyjr · Jun 10, 2008

Assuming the pump is shot, and I have 300 foot well @ 4 gal/minute ( I do not know the specs of the pump) what would a ballpark cost be to replace, including labor?

Speedbump · Jun 10, 2008

You haven't told us what kind of pump you have.

bob...

jfsweeneyjr · Jun 10, 2008

I know nothing about this stuff, but I have a drilled well and the pump is in the well. I have a pressure tank in the basement

Speedbump · Jun 10, 2008

With your well @ 300' and not knowing your water level I would guess the 3/4hp 10 gpm would be what you need for $443.52. That is for the Pump and Motor only, labor not included.

bob...

jfsweeneyjr · Jun 10, 2008

The well people are here now, estimate is $2800 installed for a 3/4 hp 8 gallon, installed with new wire. Claiming a Franklin Motor....

Thoughts?

Gary Slusser · Jun 10, 2008

I should go back in the pump business! So now it's roughly 5 hrs later, what did you do?

Speedbump · Jun 11, 2008

Well let's see, assuming no other parts are going to be used and lets assume the wire cost is around $250.00; that's $2106.00 labor. Not bad for a few hours work.

bob...

jfsweeneyjr · Jun 11, 2008

They had to replace the pressure tank switch and gauge, the pump was $1250 (apparently professional grade, not builder grade) 150 for the service call, 300 for labor, 500 for wire, 150 for pulling the pump and 400 for misc pieces and parts....

anyway, I now have water....thanks for everyone's input.

Speedbump · Jun 11, 2008

You did see the priced I quoted for the same basic Pump, right???

This guy marked it up three times that price.

Oh well, at least you have water. The wire price was a little outlandish also.

bob...

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