Are you or someone you know having a hard time getting the well pump to prime?Join me as I show you what the issue may be!
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@juli79702 ай бұрын
Thanks Tim for a short, sweet, easy to understand & to the point vid!
@billsteinberg68424 жыл бұрын
Very relatable. Great vid. Thanks!!
@shannonbest1064 жыл бұрын
Thank you .... gonna go check the well pump!
@johnk65284 жыл бұрын
Good video. I use two check valves in line.
@jeffnorman64894 жыл бұрын
My pump sits almost to bottom of well, so I'm gonna need to pull it up I guess. I'm headed out Now, nice weather today also, NW ON Canada
@jimmypalmisano9116 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man, it's all good now 👍
@dans42703 жыл бұрын
Took my pump apart and everything looks good. New foot valve too. I was running it the other day and the PVC connector broke. I replaced it and now it doesn't pump water anymore. Any idea of what might be wrong? I checked the foot valve and it opens and closes and hold water. If everything's ok inside ( I'm thinking I'm missing something in the pump ) than what else could it be? Thanks for any help 👍🏼
@madgeek15 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim you think 3/4 check valve makes a difference when priming. Is it better to use larger ones?
@jeffnorman64894 жыл бұрын
I just pulled my Submercible pump out of well, undid a screen & worked the plunger up & down even tho wasn't stuck then let it back down. Well if full so couldn't see kink, but on black pipe on top that goes inside to get water has an inch long crack in it, which Had to already been there but can't hear pump in well now so it's Fonzy Time Again. if you can't help then NP my friend! Almost dark so I'm done for This day I guess. TC
@kelliedenning97004 жыл бұрын
I got above ground pump and I can not get it to catch prime what do I do
@absol5053 жыл бұрын
Replaced that thing even but no luck, every time somebody flushes the toilet while the pump is already being used for the garden it loses prime... Really annoying to prime it like once a week. Any ideas?
@ramon3300 Жыл бұрын
The pump for my sprinkler system has damaged twice already. I replaced a third time two days ago and the prime tank is empty every time I turned it on. There is nothing to hold the water back from syphoning back to the lake. This most be the solution to my problem. Thank you.
@larsinsgd4 жыл бұрын
thanks for that information, really useful!
@egyahechie31715 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, I really appreciate you do this kind of video. I have a problem with my submersible pump. I just got a new well drill and connected to my Pressure tank. The water pressure build up to 60psi and cut off fine. but when a valve is open the pressure drains down zero and shut off the pump. so we cannot use the water. I tried to prime it by opening the drainage pipe little bit and have it run for a while but it's fully open, the pressure will drop to zero and shutdown the pump. Is there anything wrong with my system? this is a fairly new system, unfortunately, it is out of the country and no one has any idea of how it works. Would you happen to have any idea what could be causing the pressure to drop to zero?
@kenbarrett25005 жыл бұрын
Egyah Echie 2 things probable cause .. first .. either the bladder in a bladder tank is improperly filled or ruptured.. or if it's non bladder tank then it's possible it's become water logged .. second You may have a low pressure cut off switch on your points .. it may be malfunctioning.. on a submersible pump priming isn't necessary as the pump sits in the water .. if these problems can't be addressed by you please save yourself headaches and called a licensed plumber or well installer to identify the exact cause and make proper repairs .
@kenbarrett25005 жыл бұрын
Also not sure where you live .. if it's in the south ga area near Valdosta then contact me .. if elsewhere you should locate a local reputable company.
@jeffnorman64894 жыл бұрын
Great & easy to understand video Tim! Gonna go out & try what you said, but I've Never done it this way in this way & got it working Many times before. Please read my post. TY SO MUCH...
@larrybussey33212 жыл бұрын
Nice job; thanks
@PLUMBINGWITHTIM2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@Southpaw075 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim . Excellent videos TY! i have a similar issue i think... :) My pump works when i attach my water hose to it, but it doesn't seem to pump water from my well when i disconnect the water hose . i don't have a pressure gauge just a simple setup, a union and old metal check value on the pump suction side and worked for many years. Do you think this could be a faulty check value or something else?
@PLUMBINGWITHTIM5 жыл бұрын
Could be check valve. They tend to go bad after a while. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@Southpaw075 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim you're right on the money I did replaced the check valve and all is good thanks again!
@TBrownRecords4 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@SteveoRay Жыл бұрын
Check valve needs to be below the jet, it's called a foot valve. Same used in shallow well. Keeps your well primed not just pump!
@mikeweger85392 жыл бұрын
After watching about 20 video, I still have not seen the direction the arrow is suppose to go on the check valve. Mine is horizontal and was just replaced, but still having priming problem.
@sherylwilliams26022 жыл бұрын
hi tim My son has a shallow well two weeks ago I quit priming and he cannot get it to re-prime I’ve watched your video about the check valve and I have a question the pipe that comes out of the well and goes to the pump has a check valve on it … my question is should that valve be on going into the pump or coming out of the pump? The line comes out of the well goes to the pump goes to the pressure tank and out to the house is this the correct set up also if you have a foot valve do you really need a check valve…We replace the check valve still cannot get the pump to prime our next troubleshooting is to replace the pump
@waterboy2393 ай бұрын
Going into the pump also if you already pulled out your suction line depending on its depth you should have a foot valve at the bottom sorry I didn't see this earlier
@JamisIcon4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I need help, I think we have a deep well. When ever my tank losses pressure and it turns on there's no pressure but the funny thing is it's still drawing water..... is still a prime issue?
@PLUMBINGWITHTIM4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it may be your pressure tank test the air pressure to the tank
@datkidchris153 жыл бұрын
Stick with brass and thread make adapter on each end pvc check valves fail all the time
@williambrogdon6013 Жыл бұрын
Pump won’t prime new foot valve installed what to do??
@ScotianBlooded3 жыл бұрын
mine has a foot valve
@herminigildojakosalem86643 жыл бұрын
My pump regularly loses its prime even while running erstwhile OK ,(drawing water) Is it possible that the spot deep in the earth where the end of my pipe is dipped in water goes dry (empty)?
@waterboy2393 ай бұрын
Cavitating very possible while pump is running if you run out of water then it's definitely not a prime issue your well is cavitating if you can go down deeper with the drop pipe then that would be the easiest cheapest solution
@waterboy2393 ай бұрын
If it loses prime when pump is off check valve or foot valve issue but the pump will not prime if it has a broken pipe or air introduction
@glennray3117 Жыл бұрын
What if the water supply is ABOVE the pump, does it need a check valve? And which why should the flow travel show?
@waterboy2393 ай бұрын
If it gravity feeds itself and doesn't even need prime then you should not but why not check valves are like $15 also go with a brass one seimons are awesome
@Jpepperguy11 ай бұрын
You did. I thing but talk about what a check valve was lol where’s the hands in on how to get it praises again?
@waterboy2393 ай бұрын
? Don't understand your question buddy
@DarkKnight-ym6nc3 жыл бұрын
Is the check valve the same as foot valve?
@waterboy2393 ай бұрын
Check valve is in line with piping, foot valve goes at the bottom of your suction line inside your well has a screen, 4 debris as well
@robertjahrling18774 жыл бұрын
I've went 25 + years without a check valve on my pump some dill weed puts one on my pump and now I'm having problems YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO HAVE A CHECK VALVE MY ASS A FOOT VALVES PLENTY GOOD
@karenroberts55172 жыл бұрын
Hello , very interesting, ( tail gate) well ( well) pretty much , AS saying, not having much knowledgeable, about. Check?? Valve? Dude. Seriously. I could show you a unit, more interesting than you can believe on your dreams.