[geo in mi]

Can you tell if the pump motor has power? Is it going on and then off right away? You have to start there, at the line pressure switch. If the water pressure at the pump is going rapidly , low/ high, low/ high--then you have a pressure tank problem. If the pressure is dead and the pump motor isn't starting, then the pressure switch needs to be replaced. You probably have a combination of both--caused by the tank being waterlogged, the pump going on and off rapidly-- and causing the contacts on the pressure switch to burn out. Also check your fuse(s).

All else would point to a pump problem--loss of prime, screen plugged, lower water level in the well, blown pump motor, and you don't want to go there until you hafta.

geo

 

[geo in mi]

Not ringing any alarms here, but:

Usually, plumbers and electricians won't deal with pumps and well systems. If you can find a label somewhere on the system referring to the well guy who installed it or has worked on it previously that will be good information to keep handy. Obviously, you will keep an eye on the situation, and if it happens again you will have the person to contact. Remember, many systems are 230 volts and you are in wet situations. You'll want someone who knows what they are doing. Also, if you get into a situation where the water is spitting hard through the pipes, keep in mind that the turbulence can blow the resin out of your water softener--so close the bypass valve until you figure it out.

Just a couple of thoughts.

geo