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I have a shallow well pump and it doesn’t seem to know when to start up or shut off anymore. How
can I figure out where the problem is?
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The first thing you
could try is bypassing the pressure switch. If you can get the pump to pump water when power is applied directly to it, then
you know the pump works and the problem is most likely the pressure switch. If the pump doesn't work when the switch is bypassed,
then it might be a problem with the power supply to the pump (breakers, wiring connections, etc.) or the pump itself. A simple voltage tester can verify whether or not you have power available at
the switch. Just make sure you are reading the correct voltage for your pump (i.e. 120 volts or 240 volts). For instance,
if you have a 240 volt pump and you are reading only 120 volts with your tester, than there may be an electrical problem and
not necessarily a pump problem.
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If the pump is working, but you find that it turns on and off very
frequently (i.e. when you draw small amounts of water, such as filling a pot or flushing the toilet), then it's possible that
the pressure tank is no longer holding pressure properly. At this point, you may need to contact a plumber who can determine
if there is a problem with the tank or possibly a plumbing leak somewhere else in the house causing the same symptoms to appear.
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