Well Pump wont Stop? Try This

If you are having problems with shutting off of motor or if your submersible pump’ system’s pressure is dropping, then some trouble shooting should be done as soon as possible.

If ignored, your motor can burn out, or there can be wear and tear of your pump. You can use the following guidelines for doing some basic troubleshooting.

Warning: It can be hazardous to work with electricity, especially if you don’t have much knowledge about it. Stay cautious, and before testing or working with any electrical component, make sure that the main breaker is supplying power is off. Only if you are entirely sure you’d be able to safely perform the tests then do it. Else it is better to call an expert.

·       Look if there is a closed valve: In between the pressure switch and pump, there might be a closed valve. Due to this closed value, there is constant water demand, and therefore the pump is running nonstop.

       Examine the pressure switch: See if there is any wear and tear on the pressure switch or damage. These might include melted wires, burnt, closed or open contacts.

Make sure there are no loose wire connections. Though pressure switches are not that expensive, they are integral for the water system to function correctly. If you see any fault replacing them might be a better option than repairing them.

Firstly turn the power off and depressurize the system and look for sediments in the tube or nipple that connect to the switch. By starting the system, check the contacts are properly opening and closing. So if you have a/60 switch so at 60 PSI; contacts should close and open at 40 PSI.

    Look for leaks: If there are valves in your system, check for pressure loss by closing a single valve at one time. There would be a leak in the direction in which you will detect the pressure loss. 

     See if there is low/ no water in the well: If the water is not delivering, but the pump runs, that might mean the well is out of water or has very little water.

Know whether your initial static water level is not too low or about the times of the year when the weather is drier. Even in such a case, you can stay sure your motor is protected using the latest devices. One economical option is to go for pressure whose cut off pressure is small. If you don’t mind spending a bit of extra money for protecting your pump and motor, then an electrical motor protection device can be opted for.

      See if there is wear and tear on the equipment: If the above things were not causing the problem, then there is a chance that your pump or motor is malfunctioning. The amperage should be seen as it would indicate there is a problem. You might have to take out the pump to inspect further if the amperage is way too high or way too low since it indicates a problem.

We hope this blog post assisted you in solving the problem. For further queries and details, feel free to reach out to us by calling us at ‪(760) 440-8520‬.