Hi everyone - Under high demand, with more than one faucet on, my well pump will keep up for a couple of cycles and then it just acts like it has to take a breather between calls for water from the pressure switch. Any thoughts. Thanks
Why is my well pump shutting off for a couple of minutes?
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We need to know if the pressure switch contacts are staying closed when the water shuts off? Also is it an above ground or submersible pump? If the points are not touching, then the pressure switch tube is probably clogged up. If the pressure switch points stay closed, then the overload in the motor is probably tripping.
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Blakeacguy
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I am having that problem. My points are touching and the pump turns off almost as to cool down. It’s a 1 hp 230v 33 gpm. How would I fix it if it’s overloading?
If it is tripping the overload you have already hurt the pump. That is usually from cycling on/off too much. Check the amps to see if it is running at normal load. If so then maybe the capacitor in the start box is the problem.
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