Sharpes is a small community of about 3,100 people (2020 census) on the mainland north of Cocoa, ZIP 32959. It grew up around a Florida East Coast Railway depot, and it's home to Florida Power & Light's Cape Canaveral plant, whose two old towers came down in 2010. (Sharpes, Florida)
Call (321) 220-9883What we see in Sharpes
Sharpes has a mix of homes on public water with irrigation wells and older homes on private wells.
- Older jet pumps and steel tanks.
- Switches with pitted contacts that need a tap to start.
- Surges after summer storms.
Common questions
Do you cover Sharpes?
Yes. Sharpes sits between Port St. John and Cocoa, well inside our area.
My pump only starts if I tap the switch. What's wrong?
The contacts are worn or pitted. A new pressure switch is a quick, inexpensive fix.
Should I replace an old steel tank?
If it's waterlogged or rusting, yes. Modern bladder tanks hold their air charge far better.