Tag Archives: well pump

Well pump system question (pressure problem)?

I am having a problem with my residential well pump cycling off and on too often (on for approx 15 seconds, off for approx. 30 seconds). I believe that the pump that I purchased (1HP) is too powerful for my well. I was trying to come up with a way to decrease the efficiency of … Continue reading

well pump problems?

We have always had an extemely dry basement, never had a drop of water in it. Our house is built on sand. About a month ago we found that our basement was flooded. At first we thought that maybe it was from all the rain we live in N.J. But now it has not rained … Continue reading

well pump turns off after about 5 seconds?

my well is supposed to pump water from the well into a 600 gallon holding tank holding tank is now empty and tried to reset well pump but shuts off after 5 seconds is my well dry or is my pump worn out?

What brand and type of well pump should I get for a 65' well?

I have a 65′ well and am looking for the best well pump to use. I don’t know weather I should use a submersible or an above ground pump. Also, I’d like to know what brand has worked well for you? Thanks

Water stops running after 10 minutes…well or well pump?

I just had a home inspection on a home I’ve signed the contract on. I had to leave before the end of the inspection, but the inspector called me and said that he had the water running (the home has a well) to do a septic tank test and after about 10 minutes, it would … Continue reading

well pump is turning off, no pressure in tank?

my well pump is turning off on its own leading to no water flowing to the pressure tank. i cut the power to the pump for a few minutes and turned it back on and it starts pumping again, but after a while it will cut off once again. it is night time now and … Continue reading

Broken Well Pump Cover?

I am looking for a replacement cover for my well pump. A rock came down the mountain and cracked the cover which appears to be made of cast aluminum. The name on the cover says "Martinson." The Patent # is 3504742 There are two other series of numbers on the cover: LP-8 and M-L6G. Any … Continue reading

Decorative well pump house shelter/covering.?

I’m in search of a decoravtive well house covering for my well pump. I’ve searched the net with no success, all I’ve founds was these artificial "rock" coverings. Nah, not interested. I want something like a pre-built shelter/cover that looks nice. Anybody know any good websites or places where I can buy one. Thanks in … Continue reading

Well Pump loses prime?

My Well pump loses its prime every time the power is out for more than a few minutes. It’s not that difficult to re-prime, takes about 1/2 hour, but it still is a bit of a pain. I have a jet pump in my basement with a two line, foot valve system. I’m thinking that … Continue reading

Sump Pump problem, now the Well?

I live in North East, Maryland and it has been raining like crazy. Our sump pump has been broken for a year. Our basement flooded, but we cleaned it up. When I tried to plug the sump pump in….it blew a breaker. I flipped the braker back to on. Now for some reason, the well … Continue reading