Ground wire in capacitor box (Well pump)
#1
02-04-13, 09:31 AM
Ground wire in capacitor box (Well pump)
Hi there,
I am just wondering if the capacitor box requires a separate ground wire?
I have the braker box just over top who has its own ground wire, can I hook them together?
Thank you,
Yves
I am just wondering if the capacitor box requires a separate ground wire?
I have the braker box just over top who has its own ground wire, can I hook them together?
Thank you,
Yves
#2
02-04-13, 09:37 AM
Group Moderator
It doesn't require a second dedicated ground but it should be grounded with the supply power wiring.
What feeds the well box ? Romex, pipe, metal clad
What feeds the well box ? Romex, pipe, metal clad
#3
02-04-13, 09:59 AM
I found a bigger problem yesterday, that I tried to temporary fix ( didn't want to miss Superbowl)
I had a branch who fell on my electric wire that goes to the well and created a power shortage to the well. I found the capacitor old and leaky... So I changed the capacitor and expected evrything would be fine... But I ended up finding another thing; The wires right above the well were bare wires ( sun and heat) I cut the bare wires and rehooked it to the power line.
Back in the well I switched the pins up and nothing... until I touch the capacitor box and switched up the pins and started... ( that's why my concern for the ground wire)
Now I don't have water again and one of the fuse give up again!
I had a branch who fell on my electric wire that goes to the well and created a power shortage to the well. I found the capacitor old and leaky... So I changed the capacitor and expected evrything would be fine... But I ended up finding another thing; The wires right above the well were bare wires ( sun and heat) I cut the bare wires and rehooked it to the power line.
Back in the well I switched the pins up and nothing... until I touch the capacitor box and switched up the pins and started... ( that's why my concern for the ground wire)
Now I don't have water again and one of the fuse give up again!
#4
02-04-13, 09:51 PM
Group Moderator
I'm not quite sure what you are doing there.
The well pressure switch is grounded for protection.
If you blew a fuse then you have a short in the wiring.....maybe still at the well head.
The well pressure switch is grounded for protection.
If you blew a fuse then you have a short in the wiring.....maybe still at the well head.
