OnlyWhnChasd
New Member
Hello,
I've read through a couple of other threads on here regarding well pumps and circuit breaker issues but haven't come across a scenario quite like what we are dealing with, so I'm hoping for some help.
Our well pump trips the breaker after running the water for an extended period of time. The first time it happened, it occurred while refilling the 60 gallon hot water heater. The second time it occurred while trying to fill up the kiddie pool. During normal use (baths, showers, laundry, dishwasher, etc.) we have experienced no problems.
I don't think it's an issue of overpumping because there is no loss of water pressure or diminished flow before the circuit pops, but I don't know enough to say for sure. We do have a 40 gallon pressure tank so maybe that is why? Pump is a Goulds 3/4 HP 3-wire. It is a bedrock well, 412 feet with the pump hung at 386 feet. 6" well diameter, 15 gpm and 1 hour recovery time to static water level which is 85 feet.
I'm hoping we're not looking at having to replace the well pump, but from what I've been reading I'm afraid that may be the case. Wondering if there are any other possible causes to consider?
TIA for any help!
I've read through a couple of other threads on here regarding well pumps and circuit breaker issues but haven't come across a scenario quite like what we are dealing with, so I'm hoping for some help.
Our well pump trips the breaker after running the water for an extended period of time. The first time it happened, it occurred while refilling the 60 gallon hot water heater. The second time it occurred while trying to fill up the kiddie pool. During normal use (baths, showers, laundry, dishwasher, etc.) we have experienced no problems.
I don't think it's an issue of overpumping because there is no loss of water pressure or diminished flow before the circuit pops, but I don't know enough to say for sure. We do have a 40 gallon pressure tank so maybe that is why? Pump is a Goulds 3/4 HP 3-wire. It is a bedrock well, 412 feet with the pump hung at 386 feet. 6" well diameter, 15 gpm and 1 hour recovery time to static water level which is 85 feet.
I'm hoping we're not looking at having to replace the well pump, but from what I've been reading I'm afraid that may be the case. Wondering if there are any other possible causes to consider?
TIA for any help!