Well pump replacement - no water

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DYIWeller

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As removed from well casing; photos showing exactly the well pump, and pump wires at pump, and the electrical splice connection for the well pump. no arrestor.
The upper casing of well pump was loose and would slide up and down. Why would the pump shell separate and this caused the pump wires to short out?
It was a Gould Bruiser Pump.
 

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I like the drop of blood on the ground wire.

Bruiser, what a piece of shit pump if there ever was one. I have pulled them when they were junk after less than 5 yrs.

Notice how the plastic threads are destroyed? It looks as though the pump locked up and spun the jacket. Another good reason to use a pump with stainless ends.

Tape splices are ok if done correctly, but that takes more time & costs more than using a heat shrink, so why do it?

A lot of guys don't use a torque arrestor in pvc wells, but I think it is a good idea and good peace of mind for an extra few dollars.

Your wife has the patience of a saint to go this long without water.
 

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torque arrestors ? any differences?

Today, the weather is beautiful, sun is shining and some fresh air.

We can't wait to get this all fixed and back running again.
 
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We can't wait to get this all fixed and back running again.

Nor can we. You should change your sig from "Just fix the thing now." to "Just fix the thing already!" Your wife must be very forgiving. Mine would be talking through a lawyer.
 

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I'm trying my best, and with the help of you all in forum, this well will be up and running very soon.

The bad weather the other factor, not a simple project,
:D
Thank you God!

Well Head.jpg
All is covered now.
Just waiting on the new pump and other parts now.
 
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There are a few different types of torque arrestor, one looks like a rubber disc, the other kinda looks like a football when it is opened up. If I were you, I would use the football type.

LOL yeah get the damn thing fixed already!!!

I hope you turned off your water heater when the pump quit, or you will be on another forum learning how to replace it.
 

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The well pump and well pump motor, looked good.

Do you know where I can find this electrical connector that plugs into the Gould Bruiser motor?
 

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If that is a Franklin motor you will need a Franklin wire plug in. If it is a CentraPro, you will need to get one from Goulds. I am not sure they will interchange.
 

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Thanks, found the lead plug-in, on their Manual, will call them tomorrow.

Lead plug-in has three wires going in, and has two metal leads on the other end.
All three wires were broken going in to the plug-in.
 
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Update: Well is running, and water, and is crystal clear.
Thank you all, for the tips and info.
 
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