If a well pump motor is wired backwards, what will happen?

When a well pump motor is wired backwards, it can still pump some water because the motor is designed to create rotational force even if the wiring is incorrect. However, the direction of flow may be reversed, leading to inefficient operation or potentially other issues. This scenario illustrates that while the motor can operate, it may not function as intended, potentially causing problems with water distribution and system performance.

Wiring a pump motor backwards primarily affects flow direction rather than the basic functionality of pumping. Therefore, some water can still be moved through the system, albeit possibly in the wrong direction. The other outcomes, such as overheating or complete failure to pump, are not guaranteed in this situation; many motors can run temporarily even when wired incorrectly without immediate catastrophic failure. Thus, the assertion that it will still pump some water is accurate given the context of how motors operate under such conditions.