Submersible Pump Problems

Assuming you are using the correct capacitor (high enough voltage, etc), I have a feeling your pump motor is going bad. However, before you pull the well (a big job), be sure there are no worn or pinched wire where they enter the well (or anywhere else). Wires can often get pinched at the well cap.

Mark

Sounds like the cap is "in circuit" all the time... That would most likely mean the centrifugal start switch that opens up the circuit and removes the cap from the circuit is not doing it's job....good luck, Ross

I never mentioned how to test for the problem. Put your volt meter across the cap, if possible, and turn on the motor and you should see the line voltage.In a few seconds you should see the voltage drop......Ross