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More information in 12 mins than I've wasted on dozens of other videos. Great Job.

Great teaching video. Some people don't teach everything. But you did. Great job!

You did an excellent job explaining different symptoms and things to troubleshoot.

That guy explain Pretty good !!!! Thanks

Thank you x1000 for explaining that so well! Very helpful

Best explanation of how a jet pump works 👍. You can understand him plainly. Can use him in Washington.

Man went right to the point, thank you!

Thank you so much. We had a plumber come out and didn't get us water. After 4 days and watching your video, we got water ourselves.

Very helpful video!

The best explaination ever

This video answered my question. I appreciate you getting to the point with useful information. Looks like we’ll need to get a new check valve. Thank you.

Just wanted to say thank you, watched 10 other videos on this matter and you were able to get the high points in 1/10 the time.

Great information, thanks

Awesome video. Thank you

Good stuff ! Thanks

Brother, this was an amazing tutorial

Thank you for your video is was helpful.

👍🏿 awesome plan and simple.

excellent video thank you very much, great info

Thank you so much for the info...

I have a jet pump system that was originally installed in 1967....in a small casing (2" or so). I've had to have the foot valve replaced twice and have a lot of the red iron in our water. I'm getting a lot of dirt and grit in the filters since the last foot valve was installed in the Spring of this year. I've got a new 86 gallon water pressure tank on order as the bladder in mine has started leaking. Thanks for the video and info!

What an awesome video

Man thank you, ❤❤ much love for your video

I’ve never worked on a water pump or system ever in my life, but you really clarified a lot. Thank you so much! I live in South Florida. One of the pvc pipes to my moms 1/2 hp well pump bursted in our garage and it was like a geyser to the ceiling. I have been rigging it to work for the past couple weeks, but I went ahead and purchased a ‘STA-Rite SNC-L Shallow Well Jet Pump 1/2 HP 115/230V’ and SpringWell’s ULTRA Whole House Well Water Filter Salt Based System Combo + UV Water Purification System along with a Spin-Down Sediment Filter. I have an existing pressure tank and like I said, I’m quite the novice. I’m just a bit confused on where the placement of all my units should be. It’s quite a big project, but I’ve been trying to study what I can and learn off of KZfaq. It’s just a bit difficult, because since I rigged my pump.. we’ve barely had any water pressure and my pump runs all day long (so I turn it off from the breaker since it would overheat for running 24/7.) I do have a secondary pump that pulls from our shallow well on the exterior (opposite of the garage pump) that fills into a huge tank that removes iron/ sulfur, but also acts as a holding tank for water, as well. Meaning the pump that bursted is the one that pulls from the water tank outside. Since I’m not well versed in this field, I’m worried I’ll mess this up somehow. I do however believe I’m correct when I say I can eliminate that whole part of the unit because it’s outdated and unnecessary with the new system I purchased. Therefore, my assumption is I can directly connect the new pump directly to my well and to my new system and it will work just as it did when using my system previous to the incident (if not better, of course.) The pumps are literally less then 2 feet away from each other, forgot to mention the outside pump is the same HP as the garage one too. Sorry for the novel and I’m sure you might not even read all of this lol, but I really am trying my best to not call a plumber and to learn to do this all by myself (and with help of KZfaq University!) I wouldn’t call myself a handyman, but I do try my best in everything. I’m pretty DIY inclined, does this all sound like too much to take on? If I have all the proper tools.. I wouldn’t see why I couldn’t replace something that’s already there and just add to it.. if I pay attention to all these kinds of tips and very helpful videos. Any insight is GREATLY appreciated. Regardless, I appreciate your time and wonderful content. Thank you, again!

We’ve got a deep well jet pump (two pipe, 1” drive line and 1 1/4” suction line) that we’re having trouble priming. The foot valve and ejector assembly is located in the river-in total about say 200’ away from where the pump is located under the house, with about 45 feet vertical head down to the river. The system holds pressure, but the pump on its own can’t get above about 25 PSI. We had an 20 year old 3/4 HP jet pump (metal impeller) that worked fine under these same conditions that we wanted to replace because it gotten to making a lot of noise. We installed the ejector package that came with the new pump, which is a Red Lion Model. Actually we had another brand in there to start with, but replaced that because of the priming problem, thinking it may be the pump. In watching your video it seems like a problem with the foot valve. Anyway, in talking with some other knowledgeable folks the distance should not be a problem. It’s the head that matters most. That the line friction would only amount to a couple psi difference in line loss. The lines do make a couple of coiled loops near the river (just to make sure we have enough tubing in case we need to cut some off).And like I said, on the old set up, when priming, I;d have to futz around with it getting the air out for a time or three, but it was really no problem. Now we can’t get it work for hell or high water. Any suggestions?

Bro, I cannot thank you enough. I had resolved to go get another well pump to replace the one I just put in 18 months ago and this video made me go check the pressure switch one last time and sure enough, one of the contacts had come loose and stuck the switch in the open position. I was SO happy to see that spring stuck in there. Thank you thank you thank you! Sincerely.

Well I just realized I need to get rid of a jet pump. Great video.

Well I have to admit this is a well made video sir.

Excellent

Great video bud!been in the business a long time up here in Maine.you did a real good job explaining,especially the part about the Chinese pressure gauge!!

I have a shallow well jet pump here in Florida. It is a bit different but some of this information is useful! I am receiving a new start capacitor today in the mail. My 1hp motor just hums. I have 240v at the motor but the old capacitor reads above the upper limit of capacitance on the capacitor and I have never gotten a spark when shorting across the terminals of the capacitor so I just ordered a new one. Strange thing happened yesterday on Sunday. An alarm went off on our sewer grinder and when the city's technician came she found the capacitor was bad and replaced it and the grinder motor started right up and you could see the waste material going down in the cylinder. Good to go literally.

Thanks for this video, years later! Had a friend with problems on a jet pump well, and this helped troubleshoot and explain the problem.

Great video!! 12 minutes that will save me weeks of troubleshooting! My father in law has an old everite 2 line jet pump connected to a 1/3 HP Dayton motor. He had a plumber install a holding tank but full pressure never returned. Now theres a loud grinding sound coming out of the pump (not the motor) I have a picture of the pump and motor if it would help. At this point it seems the plumber probably didnt pressurize the new tank properly but now it seems the pump bearings or something has finnally worn out and its time for a new 2 line pump and motor. Wed have to dig up a concrete pad to access the existing well so we're thinking a new pump rather then a submersible would be much less time consuming for our situation

Awesome

Glad I found your channel. I purchased my home 3 years ago and it has a jet pump for the sprinkler system. The pump runs but does not prime. Even if I prime it it just loses pressure right away. I was told it has a bad leather seal and quoted $1200 to repair. I didn’t really bother with it before because it rains a lot here in Virginia Beach. I was wondering how extensive of a repair this is? If it’s not too difficult I might just do it myself.

Awesome explanation! Thanks for a better understanding of how it works. My old contactor burned the red wire from the pump. Melted in two and contactor stuck. I replaced the pressure switch and now my pump comes on at 40 but doesn't gain to 60. It doesn't lose pressure if it sits either. With that burned leg do you think it's possibly a pump issue?

This video was very helpful and discouraging at the same time. It sounds like my problem is in my well. It was cycling the other day so i shut the breaker off. I heard the water being released back into the well bit when I turned the breaker back on it only runs . I tried the priming process and can get above 20psi. I don't know exactly where the well is located. Would appreciate any advice you can offer . I also hope to find the location of my well because nothing has been done outside for many years.

Thanks for the video was wandering witch one is the pick up

Love your chanel so informative. I have shallow well maybe 35ft and a cheep 180w solar pump, works good after priming. But when I shut it off it loses prime. Can a put a check valve after the the foot valve to hold prime.?

i've watched 10 videos - yours's is the best. i'd hire you to work on my stuff :-) I live next to a lake. I have a jet pump that's not working well - I've had the system for 30 years (?) Replaced the impeller once. My problems: 1) no water coming out of the hose. then, a few minutes later, water comes out. So I figure the pressure switch may be clogged, like you said - the swtich was stuck in the OFF postion and only turned on when the pressure got REAL LOW. 2) historically, I can leave the pump on full-time and it only runs when there's demand. it was running last night, with no demand. So I'm wondering if the pressure switch allowed the pump to stay off too long and it lost it's prime? so the pump was running dry? I think I'll be replacing the foot valve (in the lake) and the pressure switch (or flushing it) - also, I've a quick disconnect, where I remove the tubing into the lake for the winter (Minnesota) and I'll take that apart and grease / vasoline the o-ring - so I'm not sucking air into the system Sound ok?

I’m south Florida jet pumps are all we use

Hi and thanks for the best jet pump video out there. Question: is it possible for a jet pump to be pulling water from a 178' deep well ?...thanks

Hey man. Definitely appreciate your videos however I am not figuring out my issue with any video yet. Is it possible to speak with you?! Thank you!

Your the newest video I could find I have a under ground tank I put a shallow well pump (jet pump) on the tank (1000g tank) haven’t had a pump on it over 5 years is it bad to let my pump run back to the tank to circulate the water with bleach to cleen the pump any help Would be greatly appreciated

Love your simple video explanation. I have an old jet pump+tank for non-potable water on old summer cabin with old venturi/check-valve that we plop into the old lake. Did I mention it's all old? Pump+ pressure tank situated under cabin at 15' height head over lake level. Jet system seems to make sense due to height above lake and cabin plumbing pressure at steady state keeps pump/tank filled. If I replace the system, would you recommend something different or just a new jet system (pump, tank, 2 lines, venturi & check valve)? Also, Recommendations for new system (brand ect). Many Thanks. Harry

I’m getting the 30 psi like you said but I’ve replaced everything head to toe should I still pull the valve back out of the well

You need to do a video on ycle stop valves. Good or bad?

Hey again i love your videos and your knowledge is indeed priceless thank you one million times over. I just bought new deep jet pump replaced ejector foot valve and venture it will only build up to 35-37 psi my switch is 30/50 i filled pressure tank to 28 psi its holding prime pressure switch is new also. please help

My well won’t prime. Almost then it burps air and I have to start over. After watching this video I’m thinking the ejector kit that the foot valve screws into. Note: foot valve is new. Thoughts?

Hey there. So glad I found this video. I have a piece of land with a well that I’m trying to get going after not being used for 15 years. There are two lines to thr well and drop in with a pitless valve. I’ve been shopping for a deep well jet pump because I’m certain that is what it was hooked up for, but is there anyway to take your advice and go with a submersible given it has a dual pitless that I don’t want to dig up?

Question: Will any leak from say a gasket in the pump prevent the pump from taking a prime? In other words not just a pin hole in the bottom of the well pipe as you mentioned. Long story but... I bought a property that has a surface mount pump that i think got clogged stopped sucking water continued to run and then due to bad wiring fried the breaker eventually and turned off. I removed the pump and impeller was gunked up with red mineral or clay. In the process i destroyed a gasket which lets it leak a little above ground now. Pump seems to run good but not producing any water, What i need to know is am i wasting my time chasing a gasket or is it a possibility the gasket will "seal" the vacuum and produce water with a prime? Like others say,,,, I learned more in one of your videos than 100 others, Im a fan. Subscribed and Liked.

Good video. We have a jet pump and the water in the 2nd story bath shuts off for 2 minutes then comes back on. So I will clean the nipple (flex tube) under the switch to see if that helps. Thanks

i imagine jet pump bore hole is too small to install a submersible pump in? I have things 2 check on jet pump[great video btw], its running constant, i turned off breaker then came upstairs to watch some vids, hoping its the pressure switch! have new larger pump and pressure tank to install if anything other than injector[i sure hope thats not what it is...i did get a great deal on property and almost 4yrs out of existing equipment but know it needs to be replaced. seeing as I already have the parts, would it still be cheaper or better in the long run to install submersible? i'm thinking would be huge $ to widen well hole for submersible? guess i'll find out monday lol

I’m not sure if it’s something that is an easy fix but I have a f&w convertible pump (cpj05b model) at about 65-70 feet and it suddenly stopped pumping water. I had just started the washer and went outside and heard it running and thought nothing of it until 5-10 minutes later I noticed it was still running. I went inside and stopped the washer and turned the tub on and it was rusty brown and only had pressure for about two gallons and then it went to nothing. The last time I had issues with it, the pressure switch had got clogged so the first thing I did was switch it out. Only one I had on hand was a 30/50 (switching from a 20/40) so I also adjusted the tank. When that didn’t fix the issue I double checked the prime and other than a build up of sand (which was rock solid) it was full. At the same time I checked the pressure gauge and it to had build up so cleaned that up and just put that back to plug the hole until I got a new one. I also disconnected the discharge pipe and I pe texted that just for the chance of any build up in that but it was clear. Lastly I took the plug off the T to look at the pipe down to the well and it was filled to the top with water as well. There has been a couple times that if I tap on the T near the plug I can get about 2 gallons of dirty water before it goes back to nothing. The local well guy is 4-5 months out on calls so I’m just making sure I cover everything I can while I wait. I am assuming if the line is full of water that means there is no leak correct?

I have a multistage jet pump with a 2" well casing that is sucking air somewhere. Well is down 50' . Do they make a submersible pump that will fit inside my 2" well casing pipe? The pump is about 45-50 yrs. old is a Flint Walling pump which lists at $1950.

Can you tell me typically how far down a well cap is on a shallow well and it is a pretty old one?

Is there a video on converting a shallow jet pump to a submersible pump?

I have a two pipe jet pump that only feeds my irrigation 6 zone residencial system and one hose bib. This spring i primed the pump using a garden hose with the motor off. The pump operates fine when the irrigation system or the hose bib is calling for water. Runs at 40lbs. When nothing is calling for water, the pump cycles about evry 90 seconds. If i close the ball valve on the discharge side that feeds the sprinkler system, the the pump cycles every 8 to ten minutes. I did find a leak on one of the two elbows under the ground where the pipe comes thru the slab the pump is sitting on and turns 90° to exit toward the well head . Any advice will be appreciated. I was going to install temporary check valves on the two pipes as they leave the pump just see if that stopped the issue but got cold feet.

I am hoping you can help. I recently installed a new pump. It will draw water but really struggles to get up to pressure. It will and does hold pressure. But the moment the float switch tells it to turn on, it will drop to zero and run extremely hard and loud like it doesn't have water but will eventually (5 minutes give or take) draw water and hold pressure. How do I keep it from dropping all the way to zero? It didn't used to drop that low. It used to keep around 20psi.

I have a jet pump and the big freeze is finally over. Now I'm looking to prime my pump since it runs but no water. According to the video I only need to put water in the one section, is that correct? Thanks alot. Someone is coming tomorrow to do it but I'd still like to know how.

what is that blue paste you are using on the metal fittings for the seal? whats the name and where can i purchase that

great video...I have a question...I just installed irrigation . I just unplugged my pump to make some pvc cuts and connections and then plugged the pump back in...so I didn't close any valves...then when I plugged my pump back in I got an instant quick burst of water...now all a sudden my pump cuts on at 35 psi but will only run one spicket now and doesn't pump up enough to shut off until I close the spicket. if I try to use more than 1 spicket I barely get any water out of any of them...any idea on what I should/can do?

How long should your pump run while first priming? Replaced old pump with a jet pump

My case is after I cleaned the sediments on the impeller housing, I didn't take out all the sediment debris, so when the pump is started, the debris goes down to the jet and clogs up, so no water come out at all. So I end up replace the water jet.

Great video. I just subscribed. Can you tell me what you mean by getting rid of the tube on the pressure switch and plumb it into your plumbing line? Also, can I buy one of those lines and a pressure switch and just put that back?

Do you have a video about changing a foot valve or injector?

Installed new foot and pressure switch. Yesterday it made it to 50 psi and cut off and cut on at 30 psi. It done this 4 or 5 times now it want get above 35 psi do you have any ideas

I could use some help. We recently started having well issues, when showering we'd lose all water then it would return in a couple minutes. We now have no water but the jet pump humms. Gauge says 0 PSI, and I just replaced the pressure control valve and is still doing the same thing. When I replaced the pressure control switch, water flowed regularly out of the jet pump. Cap to the well casing is completely rusted over.

I am watching this video as I am a plumber (with limited well and pump experience) and my friend has a pressure issue with his deep well jet pump. If we switch to a submersible would I just pull out the 1 1/4”line and connect to his 1” ? And is there a dual pitiless down his well casing or how does that connect?

My pump stopped working after my electric went off for a few hours. Its humming but not turning on. Priming didnt work. Any thoughts? This pump looks like yours and i dumped the water in there but it wont turn on just humms off and on off and on

Hey man I can’t find the video we’re you talk about pressure tanks !!

I have a jet pump and have thought of replacing it with a submersible but cost and my well head is not exposed. Lots of issues.

Good day to you. Thanks so much for the video. It's been great. If I may, I have about a 40--foot deep well. I replaced the drop pipes, put in a new foot valve in the ejector. Inside the house, we also put in a new water heater and pipes. The deep well pump has been primed. I see water spilling out of the hole on the pump where I put in water to prime it. But I still don't get any pressure. There are no leaks inside the house. The deep well tank is at 38 PSI. I also replaced the pump switch with a new one, but the pressure does not go higher than 12 to 14 psi. May I get your advice about this? Would be more than happy to send you payment via PayPal of Venmo. Please let me know. Thanks so much.

We have a Sear & Roebuck jet pump Model 390.251901 and don't have a spot for the pressure gauge, could you give me a diagram on where to install one. Thanks

my well is small diameter when system is primed some times it locks up like it hydrulic up done this with two different pumps. i,m thinking maybe foot valve not opening cause things to lock up water level about 18 feet down pipe

Thanks for the video! I replaced my injector and foot valve 2 summers ago. Went to put the water on to the summer house yesterday and the pump will not build enough pressure to even kick off with no valves open to tank or house. Just ground to pump. Would never even pump up to 20 psi. Everything worked last summer. We had new lines put in, new injector and new foot valve installed with plastic fittings to the injector from hoses. Water stays in the line up to the top of pump and does not leak down. My question is should I rebuild the pump or is there another problem? The pump is a Goulds j series from 1990. There is a lot of iron in our water. Would you say it’s a injector problem (replaced 2 years ago) or pump problem?

Hey Bro can help me? My jet pump is primed, pressure tank new, pressure on pump at 60 all looks good but can get water to eject.

I have always used jet pumps on this but can I use a submersible pump in a 20 ft deep hand dug 4ft across rock lined well for my home, system what size ? Thanks

I have one of these jet pumps for my house, seems to trip the breaker while running, pump is new and breaker is only 5 years old, pump will turn back on after giving it some attitude, but then eventually trips breaker agian, what could be the cause??

Hey had busted waterline I dug it up fixed it I have a 2 line jet pump and it pulls up hill from a spring it starts to prime but won't go past 20 new injector and foot valve

I got my new well pump working fine. I left the power on to the pump and the cut off pressure switch would turn off the pump until I used it . Overnight one of the pipes came loose and now when I turn on the pump it hums like it's trying to start the pump and can't. Please help,jeff

Hey so I have watched this and I have replaced everything and we have been dealing with this for five months I got a new check valve new pump new air tank new everything except pipes have made some repairs on pipes above ground but my pump on holds and holds at 20 psi…please help!!

Mine is everbilt, reading zero, hear motor on but nothing is happening, it’s primed and bladder empty. Any suggestions, just had freeze, was away and came back home to running but no water

say my neighbor asked me to help her get her yard pump to work. she has a myer deep well pump with injector setting on top of the point and she said that point is maybe 60 or more feet down. and said the last time it ran a few years ago she did not get much water. i have never seen the injector setting on the top of the point. it has been installed many years. so outside of the point , having tons of rust on it to plug the point should i take that injector off and see if it is damaged? i have not yet tried to plumb it to see for myself as i just went to check it out and get the feel for the job. i was going to try to get it primed and see what is going on, but with you talking about the injector may be failing it may be a good idea to take that off and see if it is good. now it looks like it has a double flang over the point and rusted bad so ar those just squeezed onto the point with compression pressure? and can you tell me if it is really practical to have the injector setting about the point that far up with a 60 foot deep well. i do not know yet the actual water level in the poin as i have not taken it apart. thanks

Have slight water pressure but can't get to full pressure

My pump just like this went out. So bought new and install. Primed and it initially went up to 53 psi but did not go higher or shut off so in fear of burning up pump I shut off . Manual said was set at factory at 30/50. Turned back on to adjust and now it just kicks on but no pressure. I have replaced everything in the well , jet pack,check valve and all pipe still can't get it to prime. Are there any trick in getting a air lock out.

Could it ever be as simple as the home needs a 1 HP jet pump but someone installed a 1/2 HP jet pump? More power = more suction so just a quick pump swap?

I started watching your videos because we're having a problem with our well system, our tank is empty and our pump kicks on for around 15 seconds until it builds up pressure at 63 but the needle drops back to zero when it shuts off and it doesn't hold pressure this gauge is on the pump, the gauge that is connect to the switch is on around 50. I thought the pressure switch was the problem but after taking the cover off I think it's something else I was wondering if you can help.

We still run a Goulds Jet system here, but we take directly from a seep well on a river. And yes nothing by headaches. Brother just replaced the pressure switch because it wasn't cutting off. Now the pump isn't pumping any water as before it was still holding prime. I'm so over this system lol but he wont pay to put in anything else.

Hello there! I lost water pressure this evening so I started to investigate. I have jet pump similar to this. I discovered my pump was running continuously and wasn’t building any pressure. The pump had become quite hot. I also noticed that the feed tube had come off at the pump but reconnecting it didn’t solve my issue. The pressure switch was replaced last summer so I don’t believe that to be the problem. I attempted to reprime the pump but to no avail. I will be reattempting tomorrow when I get some day light but getting water is difficult as there is 3 feet of ice on the lake from which I am pumping. Another thing I’ll be looking for is any Sediment in the feeder tube but I’m not sure what would cause it to dislodge other than vibration possibly. If you had any other advice on what I might check it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

where do you buy an Injector for jet pump 2 line system

Question: We just replaced the foot valve, injector pump, seal cap and pipe elbows on my well line. (We replaced the 2-line Jet Pump about a year ago). My plumber friend suggested we use PVC elbows instead of cast iron. My pit is about 4' deep. Last night we had subzero temperatures. Can't build pressure (sitting at 30 / 40) up to shut off (40/60). Pit has about 1' of water or more in it. Did we crack the PVC elbows?

If I have a convertible jet pump for a shallow well does the lower opening on the face of the pump housing just get plugged off?

Q for you H2o Mechanic, my jet pump is a F&W 1/2 hp. On top of my pump casing is a brass jet screw with a brass locknut. The original setting is gone. Is there a proper method to reset to be correct ?

Can I buy a new feed tube without buying a new pressure switch? Or is that a bad idea?

Hello i have a 1hp jet pump with a 30/50 pressure switch and an ejector. However, i had to adjust the pressure switch cut out to 40 because pump in struggling after that to get to 50psi to shot out. What can be the problem thats causing pump to get to the 50psi?

I need help. We replaced a jet pump it primed right away. Held good for 10 days, then no water today. Primed today and it’s sucking air. The sound is coming from the casing. Do I have a cracked pipe or is my well shot. The foot valve is at 56’, the injector is at 40’, the water level on the pipes is at 35’. We need all the advice we can get.

I just installed a pump system like your showing there.Double line down to well. It will run and get up to maybe 15 pound but thats it and the pump will continue to run until you turn it off but never get over 15 pound. What i don't understand is that if it sets over night it will still have the 15 pounds of pressure,is that foot valve in the well still going to be my issue?Thanks

Hello I’m hoping someone can help me I have above ground pump it’s a convertible jet pump new when I first primed it it ran then shut off like it should now it just keeps running and the pressure in my bladder tank keeps rising.