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		<title>What is a pwnagotchi? The AI WiFi DeAuther Tool That Lives of a WiFi</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[What is a pwnagotchi? The AI WiFi DeAuther Tool That Lives of a WiFi Pwnagotchi was created by , a hacker, maker, security researcher, AI and physics nerd that we all love and appreciate. It&#8217;s a super cute lil&#8217; buddy which eats wifi connections and lives on a small computer which can fit in your [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><em><strong>What is a pwnagotchi? </strong></em></h1>
<h2><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>The AI WiFi DeAuther Tool That Lives of a WiFi</strong></em></span></h2>
<p><iframe title="Hacker Builds a Wifi Cracker by Himself &#x1f92f; #hack #hacking #podcast" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LEbFuekxLaE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Pwnagotchi was created by , a hacker, maker, security researcher, AI and physics nerd that we all love and appreciate.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a super cute lil&#8217; buddy which eats wifi connections and lives on a small computer which can fit in your pocket.</p>
<p><a class="relative pointer-events-auto a cursor-pointer underline " href="https://twitter.com/pwnagotchi" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Pwnagotchi</a> is an &#8220;AI&#8221; that learns from the WiFi environment and instruments bettercap in order to maximize the WPA key material (any form of handshake that is crackable, including <a class="relative pointer-events-auto a cursor-pointer underline " href="https://www.evilsocket.net/2019/02/13/Pwning-WiFi-networks-with-bettercap-and-the-PMKID-client-less-attack/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">PMKIDs</a>, full and half WPA handshakes) captured.</p>
<p>Get started building one by checking out the official project on GitHub: <a class="relative pointer-events-auto a cursor-pointer underline " href="https://github.com/evilsocket/pwnagotchi" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">https://github.com/evilsocket/pwnagotchi</a></p>
<p>Unofficial list of Pwnagotchi builds and parts with notes:<br />
<a class="relative pointer-events-auto a cursor-pointer underline " href="https://www.reddit.com/r/pwnagotchi/comments/11bxv0n/i_created_pwnnotes_a_simple_collaborative/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">https://www.reddit.com/r/pwnagotchi/comments/11bxv0n/i_created_pwnnotes_a_simple_collaborative/</a></p>
<p><a class="highlight" href="https://twitter.com/pwnagotchi">Pwnagotchi</a> is an <a class="highlight" href="https://hackernoon.com/intuitive-rl-intro-to-advantage-actor-critic-a2c-4ff545978752">A2C</a>-based “AI” powered by <a class="highlight" href="https://www.bettercap.org/">bettercap</a> and running on a <a class="highlight" href="https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-zero-w/">Raspberry Pi Zero W</a> that learns from its surrounding WiFi environment in order to maximize the <a class="highlight" href="https://pwnagotchi.ai/intro/#wifi-handshakes-101">crackable WPA key material it captures</a> (either through passive sniffing or by performing deauthentication and association attacks). This material is collected on disk as PCAP files containing any form of handshake supported by <a class="highlight" href="https://hashcat.net/hashcat/">hashcat</a>, including full and half WPA handshakes as well as <a class="highlight" href="https://www.evilsocket.net/2019/02/13/Pwning-WiFi-networks-with-bettercap-and-the-PMKID-client-less-attack/">PMKIDs</a>.</p>
<p>Learn more about <a class="highlight" href="https://www.evilsocket.net/2019/10/19/Weaponizing-and-Gamifying-AI-for-WiFi-Hacking-Presenting-Pwnagotchi-1-0-0/">the project and how it started on the author’s blog</a>.</p>
<h1 id="pwnagotchi-org">pwnagotchi org</h1>
<p>Pwnagotchi is an A2C-based “AI” powered by bettercap and running on a Raspberry Pi Zero W that learns from its surrounding WiFi environment in order to maximize the crackable WPA key material it captures (either through passive sniffing or by performing deauthentication and association attacks). This material is collected on disk as PCAP files containing any form of handshake supported by hashcat, including full and half WPA handshakes as well as PMKIDs.</p>
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<td><a class="highlight" href="https://pwnagotchi.org/getting-started/index.html">Getting Started</a></td>
<td><a class="highlight" href="https://pwnagotchi.org/3rd-party-images/index.html">3rd Party Images</a></td>
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<td><a class="highlight" href="https://pwnagotchi.org/3rd-party-plugins/index.html">3rd Party Plugins</a></td>
<td><a class="highlight" href="https://pwnagotchi.org/3d-printable-cases/index.html">3D Printable Cases</a></td>
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<td><a class="highlight" href="https://pwnagotchi.org/common-issues/index.html">Common Issues</a></td>
<td><a class="highlight" href="https://pwnagotchi.org/customization/index.html">Customization</a></td>
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<td><a class="highlight" href="https://pwnagotchi.org/modifications/index.html">Modifications</a></td>
<td><a class="highlight" href="https://pwnagotchi.org/opwngrid/index.html">Opwngrid</a></td>
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<td><a class="highlight" href="https://pwnagotchi.org/contributing/index.html">Contributing</a></td>
<td><a class="highlight" href="https://pwnagotchi.org/hall-of-fame/index.html">Hall of Fame</a></td>
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<p>Instead of merely playing <a class="highlight" href="https://becominghuman.ai/getting-mario-back-into-the-gym-setting-up-super-mario-bros-in-openais-gym-8e39a96c1e41?gi=c4b66c3d5ced">Super Mario or Atari games</a> like most reinforcement learning based “AI” <em>(yawn)</em>, Pwnagotchi tunes <a class="highlight" href="https://github.com/evilsocket/pwnagotchi/blob/master/pwnagotchi/defaults.toml#L137">its own parameters</a> over time to <strong>get better at pwning WiFi things</strong> in the real world environments you expose it to.</p>
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<p><strong>Learn more about <a class="highlight" href="https://pwnagotchi.ai/intro/#how-does-pwnagotchi-work">how Pwnagotchi works</a> and why it <a class="highlight" href="https://pwnagotchi.ai/intro/#wifi-handshakes-101">eats WPA handshakes</a> in the <i class="fas fa-star-of-life"></i> <a class="highlight" href="https://pwnagotchi.ai/intro/">Introduction</a> doc. You can also read about <a class="highlight" href="https://www.evilsocket.net/2019/10/19/Weaponizing-and-Gamifying-AI-for-WiFi-Hacking-Presenting-Pwnagotchi-1-0-0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the story of the project</a>.</strong></p>
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<h2 id="butwhy">But…why?<i class="fas fa-link fa-lg"></i></h2>
<p>To give hackers an excuse to learn about reinforcement learning and WiFi networking—and have a reason to get out for more walks.</p>
<p>Also? <strong>It’s cute as f—</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>In case you&#8217;re curious about the name:</strong> <em>Pwnagotchi</em> (ポーナゴッチ) is a portmanteau of <em>pwn</em> and <em>-gotchi</em>. It is a nostalgic reference made in homage to a very popular children&#8217;s toy from the 1990s called the <a class="highlight" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamagotchi">Tamagotchi</a>. The Tamagotchi (たまごっち, derived from <em>tamago</em> (たまご) &#8220;egg&#8221; + <em>uotchi</em> (ウオッチ) &#8220;watch&#8221;) is a cultural touchstone for many Millennial hackers as a formative electronic toy from our collective childhoods.</p>
<p>Were <em>you</em> lucky enough to possess a Tamagotchi as a kid? Well, with your Pwnagotchi, you too can enjoy the nostalgic delight of being strangely emotionally attached to a handheld automata <em>yet again!</em> Except, this time around&#8230;you get to #HackThePlanet. &gt;:D <a href="https://pwnagotchi.ai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">source</a></p>
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<h2><a href="https://www.pwnagotchi.com/products/pwnagotchi-ready-to-ship-_1298795928_?variant=44066693447996" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buy</a> yours today! or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/market/pwnagotchi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here</a></h2>
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<p><iframe title="Hacking WiFi networks in seconds With AI | Real Experiment Pwnagotchi" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TDvX5DE7D-Q?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><iframe title="Pwnagotchi - The Open Source Wi-Fi Hand Shake Hacker" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2DIPVpcjR1I?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[How Strong Is Super Glue &#38; Baking Soda? Do you want a way to make your super glue extra super? This may sound crazy, but add some baking soda. &#160; There is a chemical reaction when you add baking soda to your super glue and it increases the strength over just super glue alone. The [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;">How Strong Is Super Glue &amp; Baking Soda?</h1>
<h2>Do you want a way to make your super glue extra super?</h2>
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<h3>This may sound crazy, but add some baking soda.</h3>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><iframe title="Baking Soda Reinforcing Glue Repair" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aaEClTO17y4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
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<p>There is a chemical reaction when you add baking soda to your super glue and it increases the strength over just super glue alone. The bicarbonate molecules in the baking soda react with the cyanoacrylate (the proper name for super glue) and together they create a reactive ion that bonds with the cyanoacrylate.</p>
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<h2>These bonds create long polymer chains that are stronger than the cyanoacrylate itself.</h2>
<p>To prove this, Inventor 101 shows 3 examples of the strength of the bond. He uses a plastic bottle cap, a screw, and the baking soda glue mixture to hold up a 28 pound weight. He also shows how you can use the mixture to fix broken washers, as well as filling a hole that was stripped and no longer fits the nail on the back of a picture frame.</p>
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<h2>The most impressive of the 3 hacks, the strength test, shows just how secure and strong the mixture is when fully dried.</h2>
<p>The video starts by sanding the top of a plastic bottle cap to allow for easier bonding, then adding the super glue and placing a screw on top while it is still liquid. Then, more super glue is added and a small amount of baking soda is poured on to it. Once it hardens, this process is repeated one more time to ensure it is properly bonded.</p>
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<h2>After waiting the appropriate amount of time for the mixture to fully harden and cure, he puts it to the test.</h2>
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<p>The bottle cap is secured to a tabletop and out comes the 28 pound weight. The weight has a cord tied onto it which is then hung over the screw and it manages to hold the weight easily. The presenter even gives the weight a little swing to showcase how sturdy it is.</p>
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<h2>fixes a broken washer.</h2>
<p>Some of the grooves of the washer have broken off and need to be replaced, the super glue and baking soda mixture does the trick to get it back to construction worthy standards. The process outlined in the video includes creating a mold using glue gun glue and then fitting the super glue mixture into that. Again, it requires multiple layers of the glue and baking soda and a few hours to properly harden.</p>
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<h2>The final demonstration tackles an issue that lots of home owners face.</h2>
<p>The back of a picture frame, or mirror, that has been constructed with the not-so-great product called OSB (oriented strand board), somehow got damaged. OSB is known to easily chip and break and, like in this example, get stripped by improperly removing a nail. Inventor 101 fills the too-big hole that was leftover with multiple layers of the super glue and baking soda mixture until it is level with the rest of the board. After waiting for it to properly harden, he drills a new hole right into the glue mixture and it problem is now fixed.</p>
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<p>Always ensure you are in a well ventilated area while using super glue, and remember to let it harden before moving on to the next step in the process.</p>
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<p><strong>Cyanoacrylate</strong>, commonly known as super glue, is the fastest-drying adhesive available on the commercial market. Valued for its high bonding strength and quick curing speed, cyanoacrylate is incorporated into everything from automotive manufacturing to furniture repair. Sometimes, even the exceptional speed with which cyanoacrylate cures isn&#8217;t fast enough. Whether you&#8217;re doing a tricky job that needs a quick adhesive bond or you&#8217;re just in a hurry, you can get your adhesive to cure even faster using baking soda.</p>
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<p>Adding baking soda to your super glue creates a faster setting and curing time. What&#8217;s more, baking soda can strengthen the bond between the cyanoacrylate and base material. In this article, we discuss why mixing baking soda and super glue can cure faster and create a more durable bond.</p>
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<h2>What Is Cyanoacrylate (or “Super Glue”)?</h2>
<p>Cyanoacrylate, also called CA glue and super glue, is a quick-curing industrial adhesive that bonds almost instantly upon contact with water ions. Often, just latent water in the atmosphere can cure cyanoacrylate, which makes it one of the fastest curing adhesives on the market. In addition to its curing speed, cyanoacrylate is valued for its exceptional mechanical strength. Even a small amount of super glue can create tight bonds instantly with everything from plastic and metal to wood and human skin.</p>
<p>Cyanoacrylate is an acrylic monomer that bonds to materials when exposed to water on the material&#8217;s surface or in the air. The chemical reaction between water ions and cyanoacrylate generates heat, creating strong polymer chains that link the adhesive to the product it is touching. Unlike more traditional glues, you don&#8217;t have to wait for cyanoacrylate to dry. In fact, in particularly dry conditions, you may have to add water to the surface material to initiate the bonding process.</p>
<h2>What Happens When You Mix Super Glue and Baking Soda?</h2>
<p>To create an even stronger and faster-curing bond, you can add baking soda to your super glue. When you mix super glue and baking soda, it accelerates the curing process. Chemically, the bicarbonate molecules in baking soda react with cyanoacrylate to create a reactive ion that more easily bonds with other cyanoacrylate molecules. These bonds establish long, polymer chains that are stronger and more resilient than cyanoacrylate-water bonding. The resultant substance is a super glue and baking soda plastic with a cement-like consistency that creates stronger, exceptionally durable bonds.</p>
<h2>Super Glue and Baking Soda Repairs</h2>
<p>When mixed together, super glue and baking soda&#8217;s strength exceeds that of plain super glue. The enhanced strength and quick drying time make the blend of super glue and baking soda ideal for quick surface repairs in high-traffic areas. It is also perfect for filling gaps and cracks in surfaces and repairing broken objects such as furniture. The super glue and baking soda mix also bonds more readily with plastics than plain cyanoacrylate, making it especially useful for repairing cracked plastic materials and components.</p>
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<h2>Cyanoacrylate Adhesive Products at Aron Alpha</h2>
<p>Aron Alpha is an industry-leading manufacturer of cyanoacrylate adhesives. An Ohio-based company, we have been providing cutting-edge adhesive technology since 1963. Our extensive portfolio includes a broad selection of high-performance, specialized instant adhesive solutions to meet the needs of virtually any application.</p>
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<li aria-level="1"><strong><a href="https://instantadhesives.aronalpha.net/category/aron-alpha-200-series-2" rel="noopener">Aron Alpha 200 Series</a>: </strong>Formulated from ethyl-2 cyanoacrylate, our 200 Series comes in a range of viscosities, curing speeds, gap-filling capacities, and material compatibilities. This series includes advanced surface-insensitive grades for high-performance applications.</li>
<li aria-level="1"><strong><a href="https://instantadhesives.aronalpha.net/category/aron-alpha-400-series-2" rel="noopener">Aron Alpha 400 Series</a>:</strong> Derived from ethyl-2 cyanoacrylate and toughened with rubber, the 400 Series is more rugged, and bonds easily with metal, rubber, and plastic. It provides superior resistance to impact, peeling, and temperature extremes.</li>
<li aria-level="1"><strong><a href="https://instantadhesives.aronalpha.net/viewitems/aron-alpha-600-series-2/on-alpha-water-resistant-plated-surfaces-isopropyl" rel="noopener">Aron Alpha 600 Series</a>: </strong>The 600 Series is engineered from isopropyl-2 cyanoacrylate, for an instant adhesive that is also water-resistant. This blend also performs well on low surface energy plated materials, such as polyolefin plastics and non-stick polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE).</li>
<li aria-level="1"><strong><a href="https://instantadhesives.aronalpha.net/viewitems/aron-alpha-600-series-2/aron-alpha-low-odor-low-bloom-ethoxyethyl" rel="noopener">Aron Alpha 800 Series</a>: </strong>Our 800 Series of cyanoacrylate adhesives is formulated using ethoxyethyl-2. This series is particularly valued for its high-quality finished appearance. It also exudes less odor than other cyanoacrylates.</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://instantadhesives.aronalpha.net/category/aron-alpha-900-series" rel="noopener"><strong>Aron Alpha 900 Series: </strong></a>Also formulated with ethyl-2 cyanoacrylate, the 900 series is engineered to be compatible with softer substrates, forming flexible rubber bonds rather than rigid lines. This series is ideal for use on flexible substrates and presents a flexible, heat- and humidity-resistant finish</li>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 class="post-title" style="text-align: center;">Well Pump Troubleshooting and DIY Repair</h1>
<h2>Introduction</h2>
<p>If you own a home with a well, you know that trouble can hit at the worst possible time, and off-hours repairs can cost a small fortune. The most common symptoms of well trouble are no water at all, pulsing water pressure and a well pump that runs constantly. If you experience any of these, there&#8217;s a good chance you can solve the problem yourself.</p>
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<h2><b>Be Sure the Power is On</b></h2>
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<li>Start by checking that the <a href="https://www.familyhandyman.com/project/how-to-replace-a-well-pump-pressure-switch/" data-name="www.familyhandyman.com/project/how-to-replace-a-well-pump-pressure-switch/" data-module="content engagement" data-position="embedded links">well switch</a> located near your pressure tank hasn’t been switched off.</li>
<li>Then check the well’s double-pole circuit breaker to see that it hasn’t tripped.</li>
<li>If it has, reset it.
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<li><em>A breaker that keeps tripping likely means a problem with the well pump, and you’ll need to call a pro for that.</em></li>
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<p><span class="credits-overlay"><span class="image-credit noskim"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-15436" src="https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/anatomy-of-a-well-FH97FEB_01053001.webp" alt="" width="698" height="698" srcset="https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/anatomy-of-a-well-FH97FEB_01053001.webp 1024w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/anatomy-of-a-well-FH97FEB_01053001-400x400.webp 400w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/anatomy-of-a-well-FH97FEB_01053001-150x150.webp 150w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/anatomy-of-a-well-FH97FEB_01053001-768x768.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px" /></span></span></p>
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<h2><b>Then Check the Pressure Switch</b></h2>
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<li>You’ll find the pressure switch mounted on a 1/4-in. tube near the pressure tank.
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<li><em>It’s what senses when water pressure has dropped to the point where the pressure tank requires more water. The switch then powers up the well pump.</em></li>
<li><em>If the switch is bad, it won’t start the well pump and you won’t have water, so testing the switch is your first step.</em></li>
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<li>Remove the <a href="https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/best-window-well-covers/" data-name="www.familyhandyman.com/list/best-window-well-covers/" data-module="content engagement" data-position="embedded links">cover</a> and bang a screwdriver handle sharply against the tube below the switch to jar the electrical contacts.</li>
<li>If you see a spark and the pump starts, the pressure switch is the problem.</li>
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<p><span class="credits-overlay"><span class="image-credit noskim"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-15437" src="https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/check-pressure-switch-FH16JAU_570_06_016.webp" alt="" width="778" height="778" srcset="https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/check-pressure-switch-FH16JAU_570_06_016.webp 1024w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/check-pressure-switch-FH16JAU_570_06_016-400x400.webp 400w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/check-pressure-switch-FH16JAU_570_06_016-150x150.webp 150w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/check-pressure-switch-FH16JAU_570_06_016-768x768.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px" /></span></span></p>
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<h1 class="project-steps number">Step 3</h1>
<h2><b>If the Switch is Bad, Replace It</b></h2>
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<li>If you find the pressure switch is bad, test the pressure tank to make sure it isn’t waterlogged (see Problem: Pulsing Water).</li>
<li>To replace the switch, start by removing the wires to the old switch and unscrewing the switch.
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<li><em><strong>Pro tip:</strong> Be sure to label the wires!</em></li>
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<li>Coat the tubing threads with pipe dope or Teflon tape and screw on the new switch so it sits in the same orientation.</li>
<li>Then reconnect the wires.
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<li><em>A new switch is about $25. If there’s still no spark, you’ll have to replace the controller.</em></li>
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<p><span class="credits-overlay"><span class="image-credit noskim"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-15439" src="https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/replace-switch-FH16JAU_570_06_027.webp" alt="" width="646" height="646" srcset="https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/replace-switch-FH16JAU_570_06_027.webp 1024w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/replace-switch-FH16JAU_570_06_027-400x400.webp 400w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/replace-switch-FH16JAU_570_06_027-150x150.webp 150w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/replace-switch-FH16JAU_570_06_027-768x768.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px" /></span></span></p>
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<h1 class="project-steps number">Step 4</h1>
<h2><b>Temporary Quick Fix</b></h2>
<p>If banging on the tube under the pressure switch kicks on the well pump, it means the contact surfaces of the electrical contacts are pitted or burned, causing a poor connection. You can temporarily restore the surfaces to keep it going until you can buy a replacement switch.</p>
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<li>First, turn off the power and double-check with a voltage tester.</li>
<li>Pull the contacts open and file off the burned and pitted areas using an ordinary nail file or emery board.</li>
<li>Replace the pressure switch as soon as possible because this fix won’t last long.</li>
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<div class="caution"><em><strong>CONFIRM THE POWER IS OFF! </strong>Before you replace the pressure switch or file the contacts, turn off the power at the main panel and check the wires with a non-contact voltage tester.</em></div>
<p><span class="credits-overlay"><span class="image-credit noskim"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-15438" src="https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/temporary-fix-FH16JAU_570_06_019.webp" alt="" width="649" height="649" srcset="https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/temporary-fix-FH16JAU_570_06_019.webp 1024w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/temporary-fix-FH16JAU_570_06_019-400x400.webp 400w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/temporary-fix-FH16JAU_570_06_019-150x150.webp 150w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/temporary-fix-FH16JAU_570_06_019-768x768.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px" /></span></span></p>
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<h2>Replace the Pump Controller</h2>
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<li>Remove the screw at the bottom of the pump control cover and lift it off the box to disconnect it.</li>
<li>Take it to the store and buy an exact replacement.</li>
<li>Snap the new cover onto the old box (no need to rewire if you buy the same brand).</li>
<li>Then start the pump.
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<li><em>The pump controller houses a capacitor to help start the pump. Most pump controls are mounted in the house near the pressure tank, but others are mounted inside the well pump itself and the fix requires a pro. If you don’t have the box shown below, this fix isn’t for you.</em>
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<li><em>There’s no way to test the controller, so you either have to risk blowing $75 by replacing a good one, or throw in the towel and call a pro. Replacing the pump controller as shown here is easy, and it’s your last, best shot at avoiding a service call. If you’ve replaced the pressure switch and the pump still won’t start, we think it’s worth the risk to replace the well pump controller.</em></li>
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<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-15440" src="https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pump-Controller-FH16JAU_570_06_021.webp" alt="" width="640" height="640" srcset="https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pump-Controller-FH16JAU_570_06_021.webp 1024w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pump-Controller-FH16JAU_570_06_021-400x400.webp 400w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pump-Controller-FH16JAU_570_06_021-150x150.webp 150w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pump-Controller-FH16JAU_570_06_021-768x768.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p>
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<h1 class="project-steps number">Step 6</h1>
<h2><b>Check the Pressure Tank’s Air Valve</b></h2>
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<li>Unscrew the plastic cover from the air valve on the top of the tank.</li>
<li>Use a small screwdriver to depress the air valve to see if water comes out.
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<li><em>When water “pulses” at the spigot, it usually means you have a waterlogged tank. Replacement is your only option. A new tank costs about $200 and up.</em>
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<li><em>Two methods for diagnosing a bad tank include checking for water at the air valve and shaking the tank.</em></li>
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<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-15441" src="https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/test-valve-FH16JAU_570_06_002.webp" alt="" width="673" height="673" srcset="https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/test-valve-FH16JAU_570_06_002.webp 1024w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/test-valve-FH16JAU_570_06_002-400x400.webp 400w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/test-valve-FH16JAU_570_06_002-150x150.webp 150w, https://goodshepherdmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/test-valve-FH16JAU_570_06_002-768x768.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px" /></p>
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<h1 class="project-steps number">Step 7</h1>
<h2>Rock the Tank</h2>
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<li>Push against the top of the tank to rock it slightly.</li>
<li>If you can’t rock it or it feels top-heavy, it’s bad.</li>
<li>Drain it and replace it.</li>
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<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-353399 lazyloaded" src="https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rock-the-tank-FH16JAU_570_06_005.jpg?fit=640,640" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" srcset="https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rock-the-tank-FH16JAU_570_06_005.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rock-the-tank-FH16JAU_570_06_005.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rock-the-tank-FH16JAU_570_06_005.jpg?resize=1024,1024 1024w, https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rock-the-tank-FH16JAU_570_06_005.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rock-the-tank-FH16JAU_570_06_005.jpg?resize=768,768 768w, https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rock-the-tank-FH16JAU_570_06_005.jpg?resize=522,522 522w, https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rock-the-tank-FH16JAU_570_06_005.jpg?resize=185,185 185w, https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rock-the-tank-FH16JAU_570_06_005.jpg?resize=295,295 295w, https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rock-the-tank-FH16JAU_570_06_005.jpg?resize=696,696 696w" alt="Rock the tank" width="696" height="696" data-recalc-dims="1" data-ll-status="loaded" /><span class="credits-overlay"><span class="image-credit noskim">FAMILY HANDYMAN</span></span></p>
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<h1 class="project-steps number">Step 8</h1>
<h2>Hire a Professional</h2>
<p>If your pump runs nonstop, there might not be a DIY solution. When a well pump turns on, you’ll hear the clicking of the pressure switch opening and closing. If you hear frequent clicking when no water is flowing, you have problems outside the house and you’ll need to hire a pro.</p>
<p>It could be a broken water line from the well to the house — usually you’ll have a wet area between the well head and the house — a bad check valve just above the submersible pump at the bottom of the well, a bad connector leaving the well casing or even a broken water line inside the well casing. Each of these problems requires a pro. <a href="https://www.familyhandyman.com/project/well-pump-troubleshooting-and-diy-repair/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">source</a></p>
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