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Problem |
Possible Cause |
Repair Procedure |
Possible Solution |
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Motor will not start |
Circuit breaker is tripped or faulty fuse |
Check circuit breaker
Check fuse |
Reset circuit breaker
Replace fuse |
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Motor will not start |
Incorrect Voltage |
Check Voltage |
Call service provider |
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Motor will not start |
Damaged wiring |
Inspect all wire insulation and terminal connections |
Replace wiring and / or
terminal connections |
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Motor will not start |
Faulty motor |
Check for high Amperage |
Replace motor |
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Motor will not start |
Poor alignment between motor and impeller |
Check for high Amperage |
Align motor with impeller |
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Motor will not start |
Faulty pressure switch |
Check for point corrosion |
Clean points |
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Motor will not start |
Faulty pressure switch |
Check for voltage transfer between terminals |
Replace if required |
|
Motor will not start |
Plugged pressure
switch nipple |
Remove, inspect, clean or replace nipple |
Release or reinstall nipple |
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Motor will not start |
Faulty control box |
Check for voltage transfer between terminals |
Replace control box if required |
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Motor will not start |
Obstruction in
impeller housing |
Inspect for sand or debris
Check for high Amperage |
Clear obstruction |
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Motor will not start |
Overload is tripped |
See trouble shooting chart for overload is tripped |
See trouble shooting chart for overload is tripped |
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Motor starts often |
Leak in piping system |
Inspect visible piping first
Test buried or well piping |
Repair leak |
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Motor starts often |
Foot valve or check valve not closing properly |
Inspect for obstruction,
worn seat or disc |
Clean or replace |
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Motor starts often |
Pressure switch setting is incorrect |
Check pressures at the pump "On" and
"Off" modes |
Adjust to have 20 pounds between modes |
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Motor starts often |
Faulty pressure switch |
Check pressure modes and attempt adjustment (above) |
Replace pressure switch |
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Motor starts often
Bladder type tank |
Tank is water logged |
Depress air inlet valve, inspect for water in tank |
Replace tank if bladder is defective or recharge |
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Motor starts often
Bladder-less tank |
Tank is water logged |
Drain tank |
Change aspirator device (air / volume control) |
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Overload is tripped |
Control box is defective |
Check voltage transfer between terminals |
Replace box |
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Overload is tripped |
Voltage is incorrect |
Check voltage supply |
Contact electrical supply provider |
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Overload is tripped |
Control box has overheated |
Notice the location of the control box |
Install in a shaded or partial sunny area |
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Overload is tripped |
Control box has overheated |
Notice the location of the control box |
Install in an area away from heated area |
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Overload is tripped |
Motor is defective |
Check amperage |
Replace motor if required |
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Overload is tripped |
Defective wiring |
Inspect all wiring and terminal connections |
Replace or repair wiring and connectors |
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Overload is tripped |
Pump is wired incorrectly |
Review wiring diagram |
Wire per manufacturers wiring diagram |
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Overload is tripped |
Motor is in an area not properly ventilated |
Notice location and possible air obstructions |
Provide adequate ventilation to motor |
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Motor always runs |
No water flow due to sand or obstruction |
Inspect check valve to verify if is opening |
Clean piping of sand or obstruction or replace |
|
Motor always runs |
No or low water flow due to loose shaft connection |
Check impeller
connection to shaft |
Tighten impeller connection to shaft |
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Motor always runs |
No water flow due to broken shaft |
Inspect shaft |
Replace motor |
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Motor always runs |
Leak in piping system |
Inspect visible piping and test all hidden piping |
Repair leaks |
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Motor always runs |
Malfunctioning
control box |
Test voltage transfer between terminals |
Replace box if required |
|
Motor always runs |
Pressure switch is defective |
Inspect points to see if they are "welded"
together |
Replace pressure switch |
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Motor always runs
Submersible Pump |
Intake screen is plugged |
Pull pump and inspect screen |
Clean and determine cause |
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Motor always runs
Aboveground Pump |
Foot valve screen
is plugged |
Pull drop pipe and inspect screen |
Clean and determine cause |
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Motor always runs |
Low well water level |
Pull pump and / or piping |
Check water level
and depth |
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Motor always runs |
Low well water level |
Pump is oversized for well capacity or yield |
Test yield of well and size accordingly |
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Motor always runs |
Well has collapsed |
Attempt to free pump or piping from collapsed soil |
Raise pump or piping if well is deep enough |
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Motor always runs |
Well has collapsed |
Attempt to free pump or piping from collapsed soil |
Have well cleaned and lined or new well |
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Circuit trips or fuse blows on start up |
Obstructed impeller from sand or debris |
Inspect impeller for obstruction |
Clean impeller and determine the cause |
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Circuit trips or fuse blows on start up |
Defective wiring |
Inspect wiring |
Repair or replace wiring |
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Circuit trips or fuse blows on start up |
Wiring is grounded to casing |
Perform Ohm test on well casing and wiring |
Repair or replace wiring in well |
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Circuit trips or fuse blows on start up |
Motor winding is defective |
Perform Ohm test on winding |
Replace motor |
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Circuit trips or fuse blows on start up |
Defective capacitor
(three wire type pump) |
Locate in control box,
perform Ohm test |
Replace if defective |
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Circuit trips or fuse blows on start up |
Defective relay coil
(three wire type pump) |
Locate in control box, perform Ohm test |
Replace if required |
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Circuit trips or fuse blows on start up |
Control box is overheated |
Notice location of control box |
Locate in shaded or away from heat |
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Circuit trips or fuse blows on start up |
Voltage supply is incorrect |
Perform voltage test |
Call electrical service provider |
