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  1. J

    Submersible pump current insreasing with time

    Thanks guys for all the suggestions, ideas, etc. General consensus is that the motor is failing. By running it in short (2-3 minute) bursts, the current doesn't get high enuf to trip the breaker. This allows me to get the tank up to pressure. But it may get worse as time marches on. Although...
  2. J

    Submersible pump current insreasing with time

    How about some responses? Is my pump overheating leading to increased current? Thanks, Jack
  3. J

    Submersible pump current insreasing with time

    I have a 1 1/2 HP sub (3 wire, single phase) sitting at about 125 feet down powered by a 7500 watt generator (Troy-Built). Two weeks ago while pumping, my generator SUDDENLY groaned heavily, coming VERY close to a stall, then recovered to normal rpm. Inspection disclosed that the overcurrent...
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