Automating shut off for deep well pump

[Chuck Pulsinelli]

I just had a 1 hp deep well pump installed. I only turn it on when I need to . if I crimp the hose will the pump eventually shut off, what happens when the pressure builds up? Thanks for any help.

 

[LLigetfa]

if I crimp the hose will the pump eventually shut off

Maybe when the motor gets hot enough to trip the thermal overload. Maybe it will burst the pipe. Deadheading the pump is not a good way to shut it off. Better to use a switch.

 

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[Valveman]

Do not crimp the hose or stop the flow as the motor will be destroyed in a few minutes. Adding a switch is good if used often. But when only turning on a few times a year you can just use the breaker.

 

[Chuck Pulsinelli]

what kind of switch would i use?

 

[Fitter30]

Pressure switch

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwiQwMurxK79AhXyFdQBHREYBBMYABAIGgJvYQ&sig=AOD64_3afehconV2LVfD-Yhzp6Rb9Ic32g&ctype=5&ved=2ahUKEwj90MKrxK79AhVWkWoFHVW0CA4Qwg8oAHoECA0QDQ&adurl=

 

[Reach4]

what kind of switch would i use?

Preferably a double-pole switch for your 240 volt power. That would go into a standard electrical box. Example:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton...e-Toggle-Switch-White-R52-0CSB2-2WS/202027029