Problem
Pump does not start or run.
Pump will not prime.
Pump operates but pumps
little or no water.
Pump starts and stops too
often.
Pump does not shut off.
Possible Cause
1. The switch is off.
2. There is a blown fuse or tripped breaker.
3. The pressure switch contacts are dirty.
4. The wires at the motor are loose or wired
incorrectly.
1. The pump was primed improperly or air is
trapped in the pipe.
2. There is an air leak.
3. The water level is below the suction pipe
inlet.
4. The foot valve is plugged or leaks.
1. The foot valve is buried in sand or mud.
2. The ejector or impeller is plugged.
3. The foot valve or inlet strainer is clogged.
4. The water level is below the maximum lift
specification.
5. The voltage is not correct.
6. The pressure regulator is not set up
correctly.
1. The tank was pre-charged incorrectly.
2. There is a ruptured diaphragm/bladder
(pre-charged tank)/or has no air cushion.
3. The pipes are leaking.
4. The foot valve leaks.
5. The pressure switch is not adjusted
correctly.
6. The air charge is too low in the
pre-charged tank
1. Water level is lower than estimated.
2. The pipes leak.
3. The pressure switch is not set correctly.
1. Turn the power switch on.
2. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit
breaker.
3. DISCONNET THE POWER. File or clean
the switch contacts.
4. DISCONNECT THE POWER.
Follow the wiring instructions to check and
tighten the wires.
1. DISCONNECT THE POWER. Adjust pump
height and make the pipe slope down to the
well. Remove the discharge tee and
re-prime.
2. Check all connections and fix the leakage.
3. Lower the suction pipe. If the water level is
more than 25 ft, use deep well installation.
4. Clean or replace the foot valve.
1. Lift the suction pipe.
2. Clean the ejector or impeller.
3. Clean or replace as necessary.
4. Select a convertible jet pump.
5. Check the voltage switch.
6. Readjust the pressure regulator.
1. Add or release air as needed.
2. Replace the tank/refill the air.
3. Repair the pipe connections or replace the
pipes.
4. Repair or replace the foot valve.
5. Closely look at the pressure gauge to see
the pump On/Off points are around
30 psi/50 psi. If not, adjust or replace the
pressure switch.
6. DISCONNECT POWER and open faucets
until all pressure is relieved. Using tire
pressure gauge, check air pressure in the
tank at the valve stem located on the tank. If
less than pressure switch cut-in setting (30
psi), pump air into the tank from an outside
source until air pressure is 2 psi less than the
cut-in setting of the switch. Check the air
valve for leaks (use soapy solution) and
replace core if necessary.
1. Use a deep well installation.
2. Locate and repair the leak or reconnect.
3. Reset or replace the pressure switch.
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Corrective Action