lmidgitd
New Member
Hello,
I have a 3/4hp flotech jet pump (Menards) that uses one pipe in a shallow well configuration. I have no history on my well, but the dnr website indicates that all the wells in my area are drilled 60-70ft deep.
My issue is sometimes during the pumping cycles, the pump will act like it is pumping air for a few seconds. The pressure gauge on the pump will drop to around 15psi during this time. This introduced air into the house plumbing of course, which is annoying.
My thought is that the foot valve had gone bad, but if that was the case why would I draw air during the middle of a pumping cycle instead of just losing prime each time the pump turns on?
I have a previous thread that I was able to get some information, but since I couldn't find additional answers, it makes me very nervous to remove the well cap since I don't want the pipe to fall in case I'm mistaken as to the well construction.
https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-remove-well-cap.72776/
Disclaimer: I've called local well companies but none are able to work on a surface jet pump since regulation dictates that wells must be submersible now. Money is too tight to drill a new well at the moment.
I have a 3/4hp flotech jet pump (Menards) that uses one pipe in a shallow well configuration. I have no history on my well, but the dnr website indicates that all the wells in my area are drilled 60-70ft deep.
My issue is sometimes during the pumping cycles, the pump will act like it is pumping air for a few seconds. The pressure gauge on the pump will drop to around 15psi during this time. This introduced air into the house plumbing of course, which is annoying.
My thought is that the foot valve had gone bad, but if that was the case why would I draw air during the middle of a pumping cycle instead of just losing prime each time the pump turns on?
I have a previous thread that I was able to get some information, but since I couldn't find additional answers, it makes me very nervous to remove the well cap since I don't want the pipe to fall in case I'm mistaken as to the well construction.
https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-remove-well-cap.72776/
Disclaimer: I've called local well companies but none are able to work on a surface jet pump since regulation dictates that wells must be submersible now. Money is too tight to drill a new well at the moment.