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    Jun 3, 2010, 11:04 AM
    I have no water what do I check first
    I have no water what do I check first I have a farm well
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    Jun 3, 2010, 01:16 PM

    There could be many reasons you have no water from a well. Here is what I would check.

    I am assuming you have no water in the whole house.

    1) Check to see if the pump is running, if it is not, see 2 & 3 below, otherwise, check 4.
    2) Check the breaker for the pump motor.
    3) Check the on/off switch for the pump motor.
    4) If the pump is running and you have no water, you could have lost the prime or you might need a new pump. At this point I would call a plumber who specializes in well pumps.
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    Jun 3, 2010, 02:37 PM

    Follow advice 1 to 3 above. I wouldn't jump into 4 just yet.

    1. Is your pump in the well or above ground?
    2. Do you have any kind of filter/softener on your system?
    3. If you have a pressure gauge on your system, what does it read?
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