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What are the pros and cons of submersible vs. deep well water pumps?

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The use of one over the other is determined by the height the water that needs to be lifted.

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How do I pull a submersible motor?

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First, you will need a puller. This is a peace of pipe 6 feet long, threaded on one end. On the top, weld a piece of pipe 16-24 inches long to make a puller that looks like a long legged T. Open your well by removing the well cap. With a flashlight attached to your hand, look down the inside and find the pitless adapter. Thread the puller into the top of the adapter. Take a hammer and tap firmly down. Then tap the underside of the T handles (both sides). Lift the puller and pull your pump out. You'll need the help of at least two more people.

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How does water get from the pressure tank into my house?

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The water from the well enters the pressure tank through a T-fitting. The water can go either into the tank or to the faucet. When you turn the faucet off, the water will continue to go into the tank until the pressure switch turns off the pump. When you open a faucet, the water reserved in the tank will flow until the pressure falls to the point where the pressure switch turns the pump on.

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Do all pumps have a pitless adapter?

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No, some have the water line come out the top of the well casing and into the supply line or pressure tank.

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How do I wire a 220 well?

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In most states, you need a licensed pump installer or electrician to do it.

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My deep well pump won't go past 30 lbs, and when I open a faucet it loses all pressure. What's the problem?

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It appears that the plunger is worn out and needs to be replaced. Find out where you can get a replacement for the pump, or put in another, probably better one.

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Why does my submersible pump make my breaker trip?

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It may be that you have a short or a bad pump, or bad wires. Have an electrician check the starting capacitor and other connections. If down-hole, then pull the well and have pump tested and likely replaced.

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