emergency Need to shut off power to my well

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emergency Need to shut off power to my well

Author: lynzie14 (WI)

Hi Giant emergency! Need to know how to shut off water completely not only to the house.We have a leak entering the house right under the main water pipe in the house,in the basement.We think the problem is between the well and the house.The leak started as a big drip s nd us now a steady gushing leak!!! The main issue now is getting water turned off from the well to the house,not the leak itself.We have turned off the power to the well pump still leaking no better possibly worse!!No clue what to do please help!!!!!

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Re: emergency Need to shut off power to my well
Author: bernabeu (SC) If you truly have a well supplying your water and the power is OFF to the well pump what you have described is impossible - except for the contents of the 'pressure tank' bleeding down, which should last about 5-15 minutes maximum. ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Re: emergency Need to shut off power to my well
Author: lynzie14 (WI) That's why we're so stumped We still have water everywhere. It's been over an hour and the leak is still pouring out!!!
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Re: emergency Need to shut off power to my well
Author: lynzie14 (WI) You were totally right it was a simple switch on the wall....got water off atleast now still have to deal with the leak itself.
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