Wiring – confusion about wiring control box for a submersible well pump

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I am in the process of replacing my submersible well pump( single phase, 220v, 4 wires from pump). At my wellhead the electrical connection is as follows I have two hot lines one common and a bare ground. My question(s) begin here, at some point it seems that the 220v at well head turns to 120v 10-2 wire which is of course run to my safety shut off(30amp breaker) then to my pressure switch both of these only having 3 wires a hot a common and a bare ground. According to the diagram on the inside cover of this control box I am going to be short one wire unless I install at the wellhead and I'm uncertain of the water proof capabilities of the control box so I would really rather connect this where my shut off, pressure switch and pressure tank is located. diagram of system with control boxThank you in advance for any help provided it will be greatly appreciated.inside cover of control box

Best Answer

Put the control box in a box

If you're unsure about the water resistance abilities of your well pump control box, you can simply stick it inside a suitably sized NEMA 3R rated enclosure securely mounted at the wellhead, with the cables routed in to the outer box through knockouts in the bottom and a small drain hole drilled in the bottom to equalize pressure and let condensation exit.