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How do you replace a deep well pump?

I have replaced the pressure switch and added some air to the tank, wich has a bladder in it. I don't know if I need to replace the pump, wich is a deep water well. My problem is that I have low water pressure and I'm not shure where to go from here. Any help would very much appreciated.

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1. call a plumber to check the problem out before you go trying to pull the pump. low water pressure usually is a result of something in the house making the pressure drop
2. I'm guessing that you have a submersible pump. I've never heard of one that still runs, but doesn't provide pressure, although it's possible that the plastic tube that it hangs from has a hole worn through it from rubbing against the inside of the well jacket. This can be caused by missing torque arrestors, which are there to prevent this. You may also want to make sure the "pickle joint" (at least that's what I've always called them) isn't leaking. This is the joint at the top of the well jacket where the horizontal pipe going into the well jacket meets the vertical tube that the pump hangs on. The pump adaptor kinda slides into to joint at an angle, and just hangs there, relying on a rubber seal to prevent leakage. If the pump and piping are intact, you may want to try upping the pressure switch to a 40 / 60 or I think they even make a 50 / 70. Also. Are you sure that you don't have a restrictive in -line filter, or problems with the softener (if you have one). What is the pressure when read at the expansion tank inlet / outlet. (should be a gauge there) Hope this helps. Good luck
3. I've had a well and well water my entire life. I had same problem a few years ago & my husband was out of town-didn't know who to call. He told me to look in the phone book for well drillers & I'd see /recognize the hometown company that installed our last well pump...I called the guys and they came out-pulled the pump out of the well and found the problem & corrected it. That was 4 years ago, no problems since. Call one that does well work as drillers, etc. Good Luck
4. My first guess its the check valve way down right above the pump itself leaking. You can install a check somewhere between the pump switch and the well to rectify this and take the load off of that in well check. Or maybe its a break in the connection of that plastic hose to the pump check valve. That connection is hose with two stainless steel hose clamps on it onto a serrated fitting, those often losen a bit and leak. That 2nd check might take the pressure off this and fix you system, so put that in first. You can pull the pump yourself, here is how. First make a Tri pod of 10 foot 2x4's bolting the three together at the top and place this directly over the well head. Remove that aluminum cap. Disconnect the wiring. You will need a long bar about 4 feet long and and either a 1/2 square or a slot 1/4 wide thru there to release the seal from the well pipe. I used a 5/8 diameter rod. Shine a flashlight down there and you can see the nut you need to un screw a few turns Next, take and attach an electric come along to the top cross plate and lift the entire plastic hose connected to that cross T in about 6 foot intervals using a rope with a slip knot. That pump is hanging on the end of that long 1 1/2 inch plastic hose line. Repair the connection or replace the pump. as you find out what is the matter. Be sure to replace the control box with a new box. I have a 150 foot well and have replaced about 3 pumps in 35 years of living here. Not much to it.
5. Deep well submersible pumps are usually 220 volt. Occasionally the connection to "one leg" can go bad. A connection could be bad, a wire could be broken, etc. Even though the pump is getting only half the power it needs, it will still run...just not as efficiently as normal. eventually, it will burn itself out if left running this way. Usually though, it is the bladder in the pressure tank. These tanks have a bladder that emits pressure on the water as it fills the tank...why you say? Because water cannot be compressed, but air can. If you have followed the instructions on the tank, and added the correct amount of air, and you still have low pressure, the bladder in the tank may be ruptured. Sometimes after filling the tank, you will get air bubbles from a faucet, but that is rare. That indicated the bladder is gone. A qualified plumber should be able to tell you if the bladder is ruptured.
6. This could amount to anything, we just worked on one that had the same problem. The "Lady Bug beetles" got into the well cap and couldn't get out. There were millions of them trapped in there. They were being smashed in the pump and going into the water supply. The owner though it was sand. it was insect parts. The pump also had a leak and was infesting the well with oil from the motor. The pipe above the pump had a hoe and was pumping out half the water supply(the reason for the low pressure) The entire system had to be replaced to the tune of $1500.00
7. first question what does the pump come on at and go off at it should go on at 30 off at 45 psi and if that not how it is then you need to adjust points/pressure switch so it will go on and come off at 30 to 45 psi no more no less and if your water has rust in it replace the foot value