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[Keith B <bartermn AT epix.net>]

Hi Bev,
Our well is 300 ft. and has had two wiring problems in its 30 years, 
both related to the twisting when the pump kicks in. We upgraded to the 
two-wire pump the last time and the man who did the work installed 
plastic disks every twenty or so feet that he said are meant to prevent 
that twisting and consequential wire breakage. So far so good.


EarthNSky wrote:
> We ran out of water last night at 11pm.  This was the second time in two 
> weeks.  Upon initial investigation Ron saw sparks when he engaged the 
> power to the pump (at the lug that carries half the voltage to the 
> pump).  We are thinking it might be the wiring, which is as old as the 
> pump(maybe 30+ years).