We have a water well and will need that. Very informative and will try doing it.
@Andy_Humphrey Жыл бұрын
Let us know if you have questions.
@julzchar1055 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a million I just Found this to be my problem 😅
@Andy_Humphrey Жыл бұрын
Awesome, so glad this helped!
@ianveach4737 ай бұрын
This is a great quick video on foot valves, thanks! I've run into people who suggest that a backflow preventer (out of the water) also be used with a foot valve. But you're suggesting that a foot valve is taking care of the backflow already. Is there a reason you'd ALSO use a check valve (perhaps closer to the pump)?
@Andy_Humphrey7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes, you could add a check valve near the pump, that won’t cause a problem. Having a backflow preventer doesn’t have a purpose when pumping from a pond, lake, etc. as the purpose of a backflow is to prevent contamination of a potable water source, such as a municipal water source, or a well.
@ianveach4737 ай бұрын
@@Andy_Humphrey (sorry, mixed my vernacular. i meant a check valve when i incorrectly said backflow!) ty!
@taowu1963 Жыл бұрын
thanks
@Andy_Humphrey Жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@scurrie5518 күн бұрын
I have been losing water pressure and had the pump/pressure tank and switch checked. Had the valve checked and replaced but it was all good. Now there is no water at all being pumped. Do I not have to prime the line if the valve has been replaced? My line is over 300'.
@Andy_Humphrey18 күн бұрын
Could be a few things. Yes, check prime. Is it possible there is a break in the line, and the pump can’t keep up?
@robyncowan3129 Жыл бұрын
Does it matter if my foot valve is more horizontal than vertical in the lake?
@Andy_Humphrey Жыл бұрын
If it is a spring type, like in the video, it can be at any angle. If it’s a flap type, it should vertical, because it’s needs gravity to close.
@drstogdill27 күн бұрын
What devices can be added to a foot valve assembly in a pond to keep debris off the screen and away from the pick up? I have heard of a device that spins using pressurized water diverted from the up stream pump water (similar to how a spin-clean filter system is operated), but cannot find any information.
@Andy_Humphrey25 күн бұрын
I don’t know specifically, but it is a good idea to keep the foot valve off the bottom. I have seen intakes that resemble a PVC drain pipe with holes drilled in it. I have also seen floating intakes. I’ll try to remember what the PVC drain pipe intake is called, if I recall, it’s on a ski/skid you slide into the water.
@felixwiniko2016Ай бұрын
Can this foot valves installed in petrol pumps
@Andy_HumphreyАй бұрын
I don’t have any experience in that area but I would imagine there is something similar.
@terrycarlin24435 ай бұрын
So I have put a 275 gal Potable Water tank in Basement for Artesian water , I have everything needed to get it set up for added Faucet on Kitchen sink , and Im like OK where to put Check Valve ? Before or After Transfer Pump , So i thought id put it near pump inlet , so when pump shuts off it will stay primed , tho im thinking what about the water in line before CV , it goes back up (4’) curves to center of top tank and drops into tank 3.5’ So im like Wont that water before CV seep back into tank Leaving air in line , Is how i came to Your Video here , Not sure if i really need to just move CV all the way down line into tank where its underwater 24/7 ….. tia for any feedback
@Andy_Humphrey2 ай бұрын
Happy to help, feel free to schedule a call.
@terrycarlin24432 ай бұрын
@@Andy_Humphrey ok so in my learning process , i have Wrong style Pump. What i need is a pump thats controlled by a Pressure switch … then No need of Check Valves of Foot values that work on sump pumps