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    bmiller3028 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 25, 2013, 09:37 AM
    No water
    I had low water pressure this morning and now there is no water. I believe it is the points because we have had this problem before and it was the points. My question is... where do I locate the points on the well pump because I was told that I could use sand paper or a nail file to file the points and that may work to get water back on in my house. I have never personally had to do anything like this and I need help please!
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    May 25, 2013, 11:07 AM
    You are looking for the switch. It's a small grey box with electrical wires coming out. With the cover off, this is what you will see. Use an emory board to make two strokes each. POWER OFF.

    http://images.drillspot.com/pimages/9138/913807_600.jpg

    Make sure the breaker is on. If the points are closed, then use an ampmeter to be sure you have current going to the pump.
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    May 25, 2013, 11:09 AM
    You are looking for the switch. It's a small grey box with electrical wires coming out. With the cover off, this is what you will see. Use an emory board to make two strokes each. POWER OFF.

    http://images.drillspot.com/pimages/9138/913807_600.jpg

    Make sure the breaker is on. If the points are closed, then use an ampmeter to be sure you have current going to the pump.

    If you have a filter or softener on the system, try bypassing it.
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