John wrote:
Oops! Just got home and realized that I left a hose running all
weekend while I was gone. We have well water that uses a submersible
pump inline with a steel pressure tank (in basement). We have no
running water in the house. I drained the pressure tank and collected
~ 1 gallon of muddy water. I closed all the faucets (and shut off
valve to hose) and waited about an hour. The psi went up on the tank
but when I opened the drain valve only air came out.

I've since cut power to the system by flipping the breaker. Any
suggestions? Have I done longterm damage to the equipment, or does the
well just need to recharge? We just moved here and am still learning
about the house, I don't know (yet) how deep the well is, etc.


Thanks for your help,

Xuan


I think you are on the right track.
Since the pump developed pressure, the pump has
probably survived. But the well will need some time
to "recharge". How long? Maybe by tomorrow.

Jim