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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc
I have never heard of " preventative maintenance " for a submerged well pump . Basically they work or they don't . Usually they either wear out due to age or are damaged by lightning .
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I agree. I did have to have my well "gravel sleeved" to prevent the pump from getting clogged by sediment. The pressure tank will quit pressurizing the system when the internal bladder gives up & the tank needs to be replaced (minbe is 11 years oid now). One thing I'd consider is insulating the connections from your large storage tank to your pressure tank if you have freezing weather. My pressure tank is housed in a 5'x6' shed next to my 10K storage tank. One cold morning, I opened a faucet & a bare dribble came out. I kind of knew what the problem was & went up to the tank with a propane torch, warmed up the connection between the tank & the pressure tank shed. After that, water flowed freely. I insulated the pipe with foam insulation & wrapped it with black tape & haven't had a problem since.