Although they are sometimes conflated, sump pumps are different from deep well submersible pumps. Sump pumps collect water from the sump basin, usually in the basement of a home.
If the breaker or the pressure switch is the problem, you may have to call in a professional.
If you aren’t sure how deep your well is, get your property records from your local building department. You can absolutely pull your pump out by yourself; however, it is tough work, and you can damage the pump in the process. If you’re at all nervous about the prospect of pulling up your pump or you don’t have the right equipment for it, call a professional.
It is very important to turn off the breaker before you start messing with the pump. If you don’t, you could seriously injure yourself.
You might meet some resistance here, especially if you haven’t opened up your well cap in a while (or ever).
If you’re having trouble interesting the T-handle tool (which is common, since the pipe may be corroded), try lining it up as best you can and then gently tapping on the top of the tool with a hammer. The slight pressure can help guide the tool onto the pipe to make for an easier job.
If you do drop the pump once you disconnect it from the well line, it will take a whole lot of time and money to get it back.
This can take a long time, and it takes a lot of work. Feel free to switch out with your friend so you can take turns pulling the pump. Focus on keeping the pipe untwisted as you pull upwards so you don’t rip or tear it. Once you have the pump completely out of the ground, you can take a look at the mechanism itself and diagnose it.
Make sure the machine or vehicle you’re using has a clear pathway to get to the well cap and back.
You’ll need the well cap later when you put your pump back, so don’t lose track of it.
You can rent pump pull machines at most hardware stores, or you can buy one for around $200. There are also pulley system pull pump machines, which are slightly less expensive but don’t have the pulling power of a hydraulic machine.
Some machines may allow you to turn both clockwise and counterclockwise to thread them into the pipe, especially if they’re newer models. If you’re using a pulley system, hook the winch to the top of the water pipe.
If you’re using a pulley system, you’ll have to attach the line to another surface that’s about 2 feet (0. 61 m) away from the well cap, like a tow hitch or a sturdy branch. [11] X Research source
This will go much faster than pulling by hand, but it could still take up to 15 minutes. If you’re using a pulley system, you will have to detach and reattach the winch to another part of the water pipe every time the pulley runs out of slack. Keep doing this over and over until the pump comes out of the ground. [13] X Research source
