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    Sep 18, 2010, 06:12 AM
    Drained the system to create a new air bubble and now the pump won't start.
    The pump was starting too frequently so I shut off the well power and drained the system down to create a new air bubble (in the pressure tank) and now the -230v 1/2 hp- well pump won't start. I checked and changed the starter capacitor and installed a new pressure switch. I'm not sure how to meter test the pump side of the starter box. I normally do this twice a year, Spring and Fall... no problems before this..
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    Sep 18, 2010, 09:21 AM

    Any hardware store will sell you a cheap neon tester.
    Be careful! You'll be testing with high voltage!
    Test for power coming in to the control box from from the breaker box. Get a reading? Good! Now with the contacts closed check to see if you have power to the pump motor. Let me know the results. Good luck, Tom
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    Sep 18, 2010, 12:35 PM
    Oh Happy Day... turns out the breaker fell out of it's slot and got replaced one slot over... both legs still read 110v, but off the same circuit. I moved the breaker over one pew and... Glorioski! Water shoots out of the faucets.
    Turns out to be another case of 'loose nut behind the wheel' Thanks everybody, Dealak
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    Sep 18, 2010, 01:39 PM

    Damm! Don'tcha just love it when a plan comes together?
    Glad you're back n business. If we can ever be of any help you know where to come, Good luck, Tom
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