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Constantly having to reset submersible water pump

  • 20-02-2014 12:45pm
    #1
    CollyFowler
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 40 ✭


    Hi,

    I have to hit the reset button just below the green light on my submersible water pump for my well at least 4 times daily recently. I have not idea what is causing it.

    Any ideas anybody?
    Thanks.

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  • #2
    sky6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,444 ✭✭✭sky6


    You probably have an Earth leak somewhere on the Cable. possibly due to all the Rain fall lately.
    Alternatively it could be that the condenser is on it's way out. If you switch the power to the box of at the Fuse board. Remover the cover. The condenser is the round unit inside the box. It could have a bulge on the side or the top popping out. Take a look and replace if needed.
    It's always important to carry one in stock as they have a life span of 3 to 5 years in my experience.


  • #3
    Sir Arthur Daley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,720 ✭✭✭Sir Arthur Daley


    +1 to the condenser, it being low in value and need replacing.


  • #4
    CollyFowler
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 40 ✭CollyFowler


    Thanks Sky.

    The area surrounding the pump and whole pumphouse seem dry.

    I'll pop the cover and will take a pic of condenser. It has worked flawlessly since 2005 without servicing or maintenance.

    Thanks again.


  • #5
    CollyFowler
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 40 ✭CollyFowler


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    I also have this down near the well. Don't know what its function is :o

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  • #6
    morgana
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,247 ✭✭✭morgana


    Just recently learned this houses the pressure switch, basically it controls when the green light (i.e. the pump) comes on.


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  • #7
    Pump101
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭Pump101


    Its not earth leakage as its tripping the overload. The overload protects the pump from damage under fault conditions.

    1. As mentioned the capacitor may be the problem. It may show signs of distortion in which case it needs replacing. It may also look like new and not be strong enough to start the pump. A new cap should be between 10 to 20 euro depending on size. Its very important to replace cap with same size as removed. They range from 16uf ..20uf..25uf..30..up to 40 for domestic pumps. Turn off power disconnect cap and reconnect new one.. only 2 wires. If that doesent work you need a technician with the appropriate test equipment.

    2. Damaged cable between control box and pump causing a short circuit.

    3. Damaged cable splice where the cable joins the pig tail on pump.

    4. Damaged internal windings in motor.

    5. Mechanical problem with pump end. Ie impellors unable to turn due to sediment etc.

    Hope its the capacitor if not its prob a call out needed.


    Ian


  • #8
    TPM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 871 ✭✭✭TPM


    +1 to what pump101 said

    the cause of the overload tripping in most cases is the capacitor having failed or gone weak.
    it is the cylindrical part inside the control box with 20uf printed on it.
    the control box is marked at .55kw which is 3/4hp and 20uf is the correct capacitor for this size, I have frequently seen incorrect capacitors fitted.

    It is also possible:
    that the overload has gone weak and is tripping at lower current then rated, but this problem occurs much less frequently.
    that there is a fault with the motor, pump or cable

    You shouldnt regularly reset the overload, as it is a protection device for the pump that trips at over current, repeated over current could lead to damage of the pump itself


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