Newbie here...
I just purchased a cottage property on a lake. The lake is the water source and the water system was working when I took possession. However, after shutting down the hydro panel after a visit the pump lost prime during the week. I suspect a problem with the foot valve which I will change. I want to change the set up so I can prime it easier but I forgot to measure the size of the outlet port so I can pick up the parts before heading north for the weekend.
The pump is a Mastercraft 3/4 hp. By the way, vertical lift from the lake to the pump is about 12 feet. The pressure tank is at the cottage about 100 ft up a 45 degree hill.
I couldn't find specs for this pump in the internet, but I'm guessing the outflow port size is known to veterans on this forum.
I plan to put a valve above the elbow for priming. There is a valve above the pump with a piece of garden hose attached which I presume was use to verify that the pump was primed and pumping, but that might not be its purpose.
Any advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I hope these pictures taken during inspection help...
I just purchased a cottage property on a lake. The lake is the water source and the water system was working when I took possession. However, after shutting down the hydro panel after a visit the pump lost prime during the week. I suspect a problem with the foot valve which I will change. I want to change the set up so I can prime it easier but I forgot to measure the size of the outlet port so I can pick up the parts before heading north for the weekend.
The pump is a Mastercraft 3/4 hp. By the way, vertical lift from the lake to the pump is about 12 feet. The pressure tank is at the cottage about 100 ft up a 45 degree hill.
I couldn't find specs for this pump in the internet, but I'm guessing the outflow port size is known to veterans on this forum.
I plan to put a valve above the elbow for priming. There is a valve above the pump with a piece of garden hose attached which I presume was use to verify that the pump was primed and pumping, but that might not be its purpose.
Any advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I hope these pictures taken during inspection help...