Continuity check....

Well, wait a minute Doug. "What all" does this cable feed? Just the well? The shop also?

I can't imagine a home well pump that needs 2 ga wire LMAO

Probably should have put my glasses on prior to looking at the wires. Will go check them again....with my glasses on.

About my ground rod comment....I jumped to conclusions. I duguess around and could2 find a ground rod. The bare copper braided wire that I thought went to a ground rod very well may be connected to the well casing.

I don't think there is a problem with the way it was wired. For one it has been running like this for close to a decade. Second reason is it was inspected by L&I.More exactly a fellow by the name of Lonnie. I spoke with my electrician friend about him....he said if things are not wired exactly as code calls for he will not sign off on it.

When I get a chance I will go check the wires again. Looking at them I would say they are 6ga....