The document provides troubleshooting steps for common issues with submersible pumps, including when the pump won't start, starts up too much, or will not stop running. It outlines problems such as no power, pressure switch issues, leaks, and worn or damaged parts. For each problem, it lists steps to check the issue and potential corrective actions to fix the pump.
The document provides troubleshooting steps for common issues with submersible pumps, including when the pump won't start, starts up too much, or will not stop running. It outlines problems such as no power, pressure switch issues, leaks, and worn or damaged parts. For each problem, it lists steps to check the issue and potential corrective actions to fix the pump.
The document provides troubleshooting steps for common issues with submersible pumps, including when the pump won't start, starts up too much, or will not stop running. It outlines problems such as no power, pressure switch issues, leaks, and worn or damaged parts. For each problem, it lists steps to check the issue and potential corrective actions to fix the pump.
The document provides troubleshooting steps for common issues with submersible pumps, including when the pump won't start, starts up too much, or will not stop running. It outlines problems such as no power, pressure switch issues, leaks, and worn or damaged parts. For each problem, it lists steps to check the issue and potential corrective actions to fix the pump.
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Submersible Pump Troubleshooting
Submersible pump won't start:
Problem Check Correct
Power is not Place a voltmeter across power
supplied to lines coming into the the submersible pump to check the The power company should be submersible power supply for the overload consulted if there is no power pump protection box. to the box.
Examine the circuit breaker and
There is no the fuses to the submersible Replace blown fuses and reset overload pump to ensure that they are the breaker if it has been protection operating correctly. tripped.
With the submersible pump
pressure switch in a closed Pressure position, check the voltage switch on across the switch. If the voltage The contact points should be submersible drop is at the same level as the cleaned and/or the pressure pump is line voltage, the switch is switch replaced for the damaged obviously not making contact. submersible pump.
Submersible pump starts up too much:
Problem Check Correct
Defective pressure switch on submersible pump or pressure switch Examine pressure setting switch for not adjusted defects. Readjust pressure switch when Replace pressure switch on submersible properly necessary. pump or reduce pressure setting.
Pressure tank Apply a soapy mixture to the whole tank
leaks above water surface of the submersible pump. Bubbles level indicate that air is escaping. Replace submersible pump tank.
Plumbing system Service line should be examined for leaks. Repair leaks in service line. leak in submersible pump
Leak in discharge line check valve Remove and inspect. Replace discharge line if necessary.
Plugged air volume control on Replace air volume control on submersible pump Remove and examine air volume control submersible pump
Plugged snifter valve on Replace snifter valve on submersible submersible pump Remove and inspect snifter valve. pump.
Submersible pump will not stop running:
Problem Check Correct
Pressure switch on the Pressure switch points may have adhered Clean the points on the pressure switch. If submersible pump to each other causing the switch to remain this does not work, the switch on the is defective in a closed position. submersible pump needs to be replaced.
Drop line has a Raise the pipe on the submersible pump The damaged section of the drop pipe leak and check for leaks. should be replaced.
Keep the valve at the restricted setting if
Restrain the output flow of the this has remedied the problem. If not, the Level of water in submersible pump, then wait for the well submersible pump must be lowered well is too low to recover. Re-start the pump. further down in the well.
The impeller, casing, and other parts of
the submersible pump may be worn due to abrasives in the water. Lower the Submersible pump pressure switch setting. If the pump shuts parts are off, damaged parts are the probable Replace worn parts on the submersible damaged cause.. pump.
Submersible pump works but delivers little or no water:
Problem Check Correct
Start and stop pump repeatedly. If If the trouble isn’t corrected by performing Submersible pump submersible pump begins working, air this test, move on to the next possible may be air-locked lock was the problem. problem.
Water level too Well production could be too low. Limit If partial limitation of flow corrects the low in submersible flow of pump output, then wait for well to problem leave the valve at the restricted pump recover and re-start. setting.
Discharge line check valve installed Make sure arrow that indicates direction of backwards on flow on check valve is pointed in the right If check valve is not pointed in the right submersible pump direction. direction, then reverse the valve.
Drop pipe leaks Lift up pipe and inspect for leaks Replace the damaged part of drop pipe
Examine intake screen on the Clean screen and make sure submersible Blocked pump submersible pump and check for mud or pump is reinstalled many feet above the intake screen sand blockage. well bottom.
Raise pump to inspect drop pipe
Drop pipe connection to pump outlet. Threaded area Loosen the drop pipe and cut off a portion jamming of drop pipe may be screwed in too far, of the threads. Then screw it back on the submersible pump jamming the check valve in a closed pipe, freeing the submersible pump check check valve position. valve.
Reduce setting on pressure switch to see
if the submersible pump shuts off. If it Pull submersible pump and replace the Worn pump parts does, check for worn parts worn components.
Pull up submersible pump to inspect the
Loose motor shaft motor shaft. Re-tighten all of the connections.
