return to plumbing/well problem

[Bob S.]

Howdy,
Was still diagnosing my problem today, I dug my old well pump out of the shed. (the noisey one that I replaced a few years back) I spent hours hooking it up as all the pipes were in different locations on this pump. The pump works and pumps up to 50PSI. I'm going to leave it on till I can catch a sale at Fleet or Menards. I'm not sure about the wiring on the pressure switch as both wires going to the motor are black. The switch has 4 terminals in a row the 2 center are the wires to the motor, so where does the white wire go, left or right side?
As a side note, I noticed that the pipe wrench I used the most was older than I am. It is a H D Smith & Co 14in, only other marking says, Perfect Handle, Patented. Any idea how old this little beauty is?
Thanks,
Bob S.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Them old jet pumps can run fer years when they sound like they wouldn't run a day, I'm not there to look at your press. switch, but most times it don't matter what side the white wire goes on long as the two for the motor are on the center two screws. I would almost bet money the only thing wrong with the pump you took off is a pluged jet. The air press in your pre charged holding tank should bee 2 lbs less than when the pump comes on. IE if your pump comes on at 30 psi. then put 28 psi of air in the holding tank AFTER you trun the pump OFF and drain all the water press. from the holding tank.

 

[teletech]

Is the motor 240 or 120 volts?

 

[Bob S.]

Meyers pump and switch, 120volts

 

[Bob S.]

rusted nuts, I almost forgot, I surely will take the pump apart before I spend $200.00 for a new pump.
Thanks
Bob S.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Your wecome.

 

[Bill in IN]

if it's a myers there may be a plastic insert inside the chamber which probably will not survive dis-assembly but most are available as replacement parts....