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  • Feb 5, 2009, 10:00 AM
    Gephill
    Water well pump not working
    It was around 19 degrees here in GA this AM. I left my water run last night so it would not freze up. This AM all was well untile about 9:30 then the well pump stopped working. It still had about 20lbs of pressure but will not kick back in. Could it be from the cold weather. Thanks for any help.
  • Feb 5, 2009, 11:37 AM
    wildbillba

    I've had the 1/4" sensing line on the pressure switch freeze on mine. It won't know your system pressure has dropped until that ice plug melts.
  • Feb 5, 2009, 02:45 PM
    jlisenbe

    Are the contacts on the switch open or closed? If they are open, then WildBill's observation is a good one. If they are closed, then the problem lies elsewhere.

    Also, is the pump submerged or above ground?
  • Feb 9, 2009, 03:45 PM
    trinity2415
    Well tank is empty pump not running I checked the fuse it is fine
  • Feb 9, 2009, 06:04 PM
    jlisenbe

    Check the switch. Are the points open or closed?

    http://www.inspect-ny.com/water/Pres...tch004DJFs.jpg
    How to adjust water pump pressure, pump cut-on pressure and pump cut-off pressure - private pump and well system do-it-yourself repairs

    Is the pump above ground or below ground?

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