Replaced pressure switch still no water from well

[TominCT]

Hello everyone,
I have a well with a submerged pump replaced about 9 years ago. The water stopped completely yesterday and have been troubleshooting. I took off the old pressure switch and replaced it with a new identical switch; the Flotech 30/50. The old switch was completely blocked up with sediment including the copper pipe that it was attached too. I removed the sediment in the pipe and installed the new switch. Still no water. The tank pressure gauge indicates 18 psi but could be broken as I added air into the tank to 28 psi. The psi gauge on the tank though still reads 18psi. The gauge also has water trapped behind the lens (half full). I also drained out the pressure tank of any water. Any thoughts what I should do next? Do I need to prime the pressure tank somehow? I'm at a loss. TIA
Regards,
Tom

update: I installed another pressure gauge and it reads zero even though there is 28 psi in the pressure tank.

[cacher_chick]

If you don't have the means to measure voltage, current, and resistance, you should probably call a well pump specialist for assistance.

[TominCT]

Thanks for the reply... I did measure voltage etc and switch has juice. What would you guys recommend next?

[valveman]

When the line to a pressure switch clogs up, the pump can’t shut off as it should. If the pump runs for about 5 minutes without pumping any water, the pump and/or motor is toast. My guess is the impellers are melted down, the motor is locked up, or both. Probably time for a new pump.

[TominCT]

Thanks Valveman. I've done as much as I could without success. I called in some pros who are going to find out what the problem is today. Will have an update soon.

[cacher_chick]

You know there is voltage at the switch. Did you check to see that the switch is closed and that the voltage is making it out to the well?

[TominCT]

Thanks for the help everyone. Valveman you were correct as it turns out the pump was shot and had it replaced.
Regards,
Tom