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    williamsda73 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 31, 2012, 07:10 PM
    What is wrong with my well pump?
    I came home today and heard my well pump running. I went inside and there was no was no water in the house. I have turned it off at the breaker and am waiting on it to cool to see if it comes back on. It is model # c48j2ec11. It is an old pump in an old house. I have NO IDEA what to do. Please help, what should I try or do? I am broke and do not have the money to call anyone right now but I need water. Thank you so much.
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    Jun 12, 2012, 12:07 AM
    Is no water ,first we change , pipe do to leak ,now no water
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    Jun 12, 2012, 03:57 AM
    Have you primed the pump after replacing the pipe? If not, then remove the small plug at the top of the impeller cage. Fill with water until it overflows, replace the plug, and turn the power back on.
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