Could be the point contacts are worn out.
You should see a little box on the side of your well pump.
Take the cover off and check to see if the copper contacts are worn or dirty.
If they are excessively thin or corroded looking, you will need to pick up another set at an electrical supply store. Be sure to take the part with you, the name brand of pump and model/serial number. They are an easy replace. Just a couple of screws.
If they look okay, then they may just need cleaning.
You can take a piece of 100 grit sandpaper and lightly sand the contact points, then spray some WD40 on them.
Juding from what you are saying about turning the breaker off for a few minutes, it sounds like they may be sticking in the open position sometimes. If this is the case,then the WD-40 should take care of it.
You should see a little box on the side of your well pump.
Take the cover off and check to see if the copper contacts are worn or dirty.
If they are excessively thin or corroded looking, you will need to pick up another set at an electrical supply store. Be sure to take the part with you, the name brand of pump and model/serial number. They are an easy replace. Just a couple of screws.
If they look okay, then they may just need cleaning.
You can take a piece of 100 grit sandpaper and lightly sand the contact points, then spray some WD40 on them.
Juding from what you are saying about turning the breaker off for a few minutes, it sounds like they may be sticking in the open position sometimes. If this is the case,then the WD-40 should take care of it.
