1victorianfarmhouse
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I figured I'd post this here and see what the experts say to see if I can conclusively narrow down the problem and fix it myself before calling anybody.
New well pump bought from Speedbump and installed by local pros a few years ago, November 2016. New pressure tank also installed then. Been working fine until yesterday...
Came home from work and had no water come out of the faucet. Checked the well pressure and found the gauge pressure at about 10 psi. Checked the breaker switch at the fusebox, it was not set off. Flipped the breaker off then back on, and watched the pressure rise to about 30 psi, then stop and start falling back to about 10 psi within about 30 seconds, where it stays unless I flip the breaker again.
Sent Speedbump a message, since he's always been really helpful, and found out he's now retired. But he was still nice enough to send a note with his thoughts..... He opines that the well pipe may have cracked and that's why the well isn't holding pressure and is shutting down. When I had the new pump put in, the installers checked out the pipe and thought it was good enough to reuse.
Since I really need to not spend additional money right now calling someone to come out and take a look unless I know I can't do the repair myself, I wanted to see if there are any other thoughts out there as to a possible problem with the well switch or pressure tank first, which is easier to fix. I haven't heard back from Speedbump, but I'm sure he'll reply to my email too.
As always, thanks for any suggestions!
Vince
New well pump bought from Speedbump and installed by local pros a few years ago, November 2016. New pressure tank also installed then. Been working fine until yesterday...
Came home from work and had no water come out of the faucet. Checked the well pressure and found the gauge pressure at about 10 psi. Checked the breaker switch at the fusebox, it was not set off. Flipped the breaker off then back on, and watched the pressure rise to about 30 psi, then stop and start falling back to about 10 psi within about 30 seconds, where it stays unless I flip the breaker again.
Sent Speedbump a message, since he's always been really helpful, and found out he's now retired. But he was still nice enough to send a note with his thoughts..... He opines that the well pipe may have cracked and that's why the well isn't holding pressure and is shutting down. When I had the new pump put in, the installers checked out the pipe and thought it was good enough to reuse.
Since I really need to not spend additional money right now calling someone to come out and take a look unless I know I can't do the repair myself, I wanted to see if there are any other thoughts out there as to a possible problem with the well switch or pressure tank first, which is easier to fix. I haven't heard back from Speedbump, but I'm sure he'll reply to my email too.
As always, thanks for any suggestions!
Vince