Water Well Capacitor

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Water well capacitor. Ace rewards members are eligible to receive free delivery on orders of 50 or more. There are usually 2 capacitors inside a pump control box a start capacitor and a run capacitor. When the water tank s pressure switch detects low water pressure its switch closes which turns on the electricity to the control box. Over time the well pump capacitors wear out lose capacitance and need replacing.

Continued use may result in the capacitor blowing out potentially causing damage to your motor or control box. Technicians should test a well pump s control box before pulling a nonworking pump from the well. They are responsible for starting up or running the motor. Once the water pressure reaches the switch s high pressure limit the switch opens turning off the electricity.

A start capacitor is considered a consumable part in a water pump system and should be replaced every 3 years. Similar to a phone s battery after charging so many times or being in use for years capacitors reach their end of life. Find water pump accessories at lowe s today.