Answer: Typically, no. System operating pressure is generally controlled by a pressure switch in residential applications, not the well pump. There are cases where the water usage has overcome the capability of the water pump and a larger well pump would maintain a higher system pressure during high demand, but there are many factors that must be considered while increasing pump size, suchas production, pressure tank size, electrical capacity of your system,ect...

Answer: No. This a good indication your water system is not maintaining pressure. Common causes of this scenario are a toilet running to drain, dripping faucet, leaking outside hose bib, or a structural failure in your water system.

Answer: This can be determined at your pressure tank. A short hose ( washing machine hose works best) and a 5 gallon bucket will be needed. Connect the hose to the boiler drain at the base of the pressure tank, drain water into the bucket until the water pump is activated, stop removing water from the tank and let the system pressure build up and water pump shuts off. (Empty the bucket) Then, shut the power off to the well pump, remove 5 gallons of water or all the water available from the pressure tank, whichever comes first. If water removed does not fill a 5 gallon pail the amount of water should be measured to know how much was removed.

(WHILE THE POWER IS OFF) Remove the cover to the pressure switch and make sure the electrical contacts are closed. If not, push down at the base of the springs and the electrical contacts should close. Reinstall the pressure switch cover and turn power back on to the water pump, making sure you time how long it takes from power being turned back on until the water pump reaches shut off pressure. The amount of water removed divided by time taken to refill in seconds, times 60 seconds will give you your water pumps production rate in gallons per minute under normal system operations.

example : 5 gallons divided by 30 seconds times 60 seconds equals 10 gallons per minute

Answer: Typically in a residential application there are two types of well pumps. Each type has a couple variations. One is a jet pump, located in the basement or pump house, and mainly used for extracting water from shallow wells such as a dug well, or a well point.

Second is a submersible water pump which is located in a drilled well. (bore hole well)

Answer: No, this is a good indication that your pressure tank has failed, and should be addressed as soon as possible. Rapid cycling will cause the water pump to overheat and fail.

Answer: There are a lot of variables in how long a well pump will last such as correct sizing,water usage,water quality,system maintenance, pump quality, etc. The average lifespan of a well pump is roughly 15-17 years. I have seen them as old as 40 years old but that is very rare.

Answer: A 1hp water pump uses 1.75 kw per hour on average.

Answer: Some types of pumps can be refurbished. However, in a residential application it is not feasible or convenient. If your pump can be rebuilt you will have invested money into an old pump with no warranty and you will have no water until the rebuild has been completed.