Suction leak

[Hardcharger]

my shallow pump will pump water but it takes longer to get starting to pump does anyone have any idea for an easy way to find a suction line leak I have a piece of clear tubing on my discharge line and can see a continue line of air bubbles and do not see any signs of water leaks

 

[Valveman]

Usually just replacing the suction line is best. But any connection you can get to can be slathered with foamy shaving cream so you can see where a hole gets sucked in.

 

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[WorthFlorida]

my shallow pump will pump water but it takes longer to get starting to pump does anyone have any idea for an easy way to find a suction line leak I have a piece of clear tubing on my discharge line and can see a continue line of air bubbles and do not see any signs of water leaks

On the suction side you'll never see a leak since when the pump is off, water is going down the well and sucking air from the leak causing a lost of prime. First check any connections top side. Shaving foam is a great suggestion. You can smear Vaseline around each connection to see if the bubbles go away.