Well Pump

A good quality well pump generally lasts longer; you can say, more than 10 years. But the fact is true that you need to constantly take care of the well pump in case it shows any problems. But the question is: can you burn out a well pump? The answer is YES. Your well pump…

You have decided to buy a water pump. Without this, your home is not fit for living or you can’t set up your factory. But the thing is what type of water pump you will buy? Will your water pump be made with cast iron or with stainless steel? To answer this question or to…

Can you find a sector where we aren’t using technology nowadays? Probably not. Technology has become a part of our everyday life. And it’s updating continuously. That’s why people choose constant pressure pumps over traditional ones. But what makes it better than a standard pump? What are the pros and cons of constant pressure well…

A well pump creates pressure to force water from the source deep into the ground where it can be used. Your pump can break if it gets too much pressure, but what to do when your well pump is running but not building pressure? It’s a widespread problem for every pump user. Several factors can…

Well pump is a lifesaver for some families. Most rural families use an alternative source of water supply to fulfill their water demands. Although a well pump is a great alternative, an issue with the machine can make your life miserable. Among the problems, tripping is one of the most common and, at the same…

A well pump overheats when the water demand exceeds what the pump can provide. When this happens, your pump shuts off automatically to prevent an electrical fire or power surge that could damage your entire system. So, what to do when the well pump overheats and shuts off? Check the pressure tank and breaker box for…

Many people have issues with water not coming out of the faucets in their houses. This happens primarily due to the well pump pressure switch, and resetting it can fix the issue. However, the lever for resetting may be jammed sometimes. This is why many people ask how to reset well pump pressure switch without…

Why is the well pump humming but not pumping? Is the motor dying? Will it fix on its own? First, turn off the motor. Don’t let it hum continuously; otherwise, it’ll be damaged. In 90% of cases of humming pumps, the motor fan or the capacitor is defective. Check the capacitance by a tester. If…

Sooner or later, your shallow well pump is bound to present you with some defects, even if it’s from a renowned brand like Harbor Freight. The most common Harbor Freight Shallow well pump problems include pulsing water, murky or smelly water, or sometimes, no water at all! Inflated utility bills are also a matter of…

Can you wire a well pump backwards? Well, the pump is powered by alternating current and therefore, the direction of the voltage source shouldn’t matter. A well pump, also known as a submersible pump, is a great piece of machinery to store water in a reservoir for later purposes or suck water down from a…