K KERRBEAR New Member Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location CUTLER,OHIO Feb 10, 2013 #1 I have a gravity fed wter system coming from a spring. I have water coming into the main line, but not coming into the house. I'm sure it has to be a vaper lock but not sure how to remedy the problem.
I have a gravity fed wter system coming from a spring. I have water coming into the main line, but not coming into the house. I'm sure it has to be a vaper lock but not sure how to remedy the problem.
LLigetfa DIYer, not in the trades Messages 7,664 Reaction score 641 Points 113 Location NW Ontario, Canada Feb 10, 2013 #2 Apply suction.
hj Master Plumber Messages 33,613 Reaction score 1,057 Points 113 Location Cave Creek, Arizona Website www.terrylove.com Feb 10, 2013 #3 IF there is any "positive pressure" from the spring, it will NOT vapor lock. The water will push the air out ahead of it.
IF there is any "positive pressure" from the spring, it will NOT vapor lock. The water will push the air out ahead of it.
LLigetfa DIYer, not in the trades Messages 7,664 Reaction score 641 Points 113 Location NW Ontario, Canada Feb 10, 2013 #4 That would depend on how the line is run. If any of the line rises high enough, it may rely on siphoning to overcome the high spot.
That would depend on how the line is run. If any of the line rises high enough, it may rely on siphoning to overcome the high spot.