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    jdrew39 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 24, 2010, 08:35 PM
    Just replaced switch on deep well pump worked for awhile but now I have no water
    Not sure how old pump is but this would be the 2nd time I replaced the switch on this pump after losing power and water to it . At first it did work for awhile but dept clicking clickin clickin. Water pressure wasn't very good anyway. Not much money frustrated.
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    Jan 24, 2010, 08:45 PM

    Hi! jdrew39, welcome to AMHD :)

    Is it a submersible or in the basement?

    Have you checked for prime?
    How to prime a water pump to restore lost water pressure

    This site will help for the clicking:
    How to diagnose water pump short cycling and how to restore lost air in a building water pressure tank - private pump and well system do-it-yourself repairs

    How to adjust water pump pressure, pump cut-on pressure and pump cut-off pressure - private pump and well system do-it-yourself repairs

    Check the left side menu for other solutions.

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    Jan 25, 2010, 05:56 AM

    Why did you replace the switch? Was the old one doing the same thing as this one?

    You would want to check for a waterlogged tank. Do do that, simply depress the air valve at the top of the tank for a few seconds. If water comes out, then that is bad.

    KU gave you some good links. Get back with us.
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