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How do you prime a 400 ft. deep submersible Sta-Rite Well pump?
Q: My pump stopped working, so I took the start capacitor to the store to be tested. It was weak. It has been replaced and re-connected and still puts out no water. The pump was purchased brand new in 2002, 6 years ago.
A: Mostly just a confirmation of Don's answer. He's right, submersible pumps never need priming. IF your pump is running and you're getting no water, either the pump is shot, you have a huge hole in the feed line somewhere between the pump and the house, or the screen is plugged, or the well is dry. Unfortunately, you're going to need a well guy to
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You don't need to "prime" submersible pumps - they're already immersed in water. If your control box is good, then your pump (or at least your wiring) is not - that is, unless your well has run dry.
I've never had a 400' deep well before, but I imagine pumping from this depth is probably much harder on a pump. I've generally
Mostly just a confirmation of Don's answer. He's right, submersible pumps never need priming. IF your pump is running and you're getting no water, either the pump is shot, you have a huge hole in the feed line somewhere between the pump and the house, or the screen is plugged, or the well is dry. Unfortunately, you're going to need a well guy to