My water pump circuit breaker keeps tripping?

So, you say you have a 50/50 chance of the water pump's breaker popping out when you use it now. I would assume you mean when you've used it enough to make the pump come back on.

Actually, I think I'd start by replacing the pressure switch, regardless of which system you have, submersible or above ground, the pressure switch will be where it can be serviced. I really can't think of any reason why a pressure switch would cause a breaker to trip, but at least that way you'd know you've done all you can do. If your system is a submersible you'll have to have a water company come out with a boom truck to pull that pump up out of the ground.

Water Pump Trips Circuit Breaker

If it works on one circuit but not another, why don't you just leave it where it works ? You didn't say what size the breaker is, or if there's something else on the same circuit. Maybe the pump plus one other item on that circuit are together enough to trip the breaker. Is it possible to give it it's own dedicated breaker at a bigger current, say 15 or 20 amps ? There's nothing wrong with being generous with your breaker size, it's not uncommon for breakers to trip if there's a constant current which is near, but under the rated current. It will still trip the breaker if there's a short.

Sounds like an electrical short in the control switch (where, you indicated, it was smoking) that is tripping the circuit breaker. It could be something as simple as an insect nest inside the switch housing causing a short, or a broken terminal connector. De-energize the circuit and repair the short or replace the switch.

lighting probably got your pump, call a water well service company an yes thell charge you, but sounds like your going to replace the pump

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