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KClark24
Jul 17, 2010, 06:42 AM
We have a well and septic. Our power did not go out. Last night I did dishes, watered the garden and then I went to shower. After a minute the water slowed and then stopped completely. And now there is no water to the whole house. What could this mean?

speedball1
Jul 17, 2010, 07:04 AM
First check the breaker box to be sure there's power to the pump. Next check the control box. Are the contacts open or closed? Is your pump a surface or a submersible pump? Has it lost its prime? Back to you, Tom

Fr_Chuck
Jul 17, 2010, 07:16 AM
Yes, have you went to the well house or pump location, is it running, what is the pressure in the tank, As noted is there a breaker tripped, have you checked voltage at the pressure swith.
Have you looked under the house or in basement for any major leaks.

KClark24
Jul 17, 2010, 07:35 AM
Thank you.
-Yes, we checked fuse box right away. Looks good.
-I'm not exactly sure what the control box is.
-I believ it is a surface pump. It is in our basement (big blue tank looking thing).
-The house was built in '91

--I don't hear any sounds from the tank. The pressure gage is between 0-10.
-voltage at pressure switch?
-I don't see any leaks or water...

Fr_Chuck
Jul 17, 2010, 07:45 AM
So you call the pump company to come out and check,

Yes, the fuse box looks good ? Does that mean you took a meter and checked the votage coming to and from it. Have you checked voltage at the box near the pump

And as soon as you called it a "big blue thing" my mind told me it was time for you to call someone.