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Hey everyone, I need help. My pond level is extremely low and my well pump went out. Please help me troubleshoot. When I turn it on, it hums for a few then trips the breaker. For the few seconds it runs, it does not pump water. What should I look for?
Last edited by cardell; 12/02/14 10:13 PM.
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cardell, there could be a whole lot of things causing what you describe. The pump motor could be locked up, a pump winding burned out, insulation worn and grounding out, a failed start capacitor, faulty pressure switch, bad controller, broken drop piping...
Easiest and least expensive option may be to call a well driller to come trouble shoot it for you.
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