sailit2000
In the Trades
I had replaced my shallow well pump last week. I had a meyers 3/4 hp well pump and replaced it with a Sear's 1 hp convertible shallow well pump. The well worked great before I touched it. The pump was about 10 years old and was really getting very loud to listen to. Since the change over I am losing prime after a period of 6-10 hours. I then must remove the cap and bleed some air off before it will pump again.
Is this the sign of a bad foot valve?
If I have to change the foot valve would it be better to change this pump to a jet pump?
The well pump has only a 1 inch pipe from the well. Is this to small of a pipe? should it be 1 1/4 supply?
Thanks,
Fran
Is this the sign of a bad foot valve?
If I have to change the foot valve would it be better to change this pump to a jet pump?
The well pump has only a 1 inch pipe from the well. Is this to small of a pipe? should it be 1 1/4 supply?
Thanks,
Fran