| Posted by Phil Mace on March 27, 2004 at 12:56:33: | |
|---|---|
|
Background: We live about 30 miles SE of Fairbanks, Alaska. We just replaced a old Gould 1/2 HP pump because it was losing prime..thought it was the pump (also making alot of noise). Replaced it with a Flotech 3/4 HP jet pump. It too is losing prime UNLESS I shut the water off to the house so it is just the pump and the pressure tank. I am thinking it might be a leak somewhere in the house that is causing the pump to lose prime. I have a brass backflow inhibitor (not sure what the correct name is) valve between the pump and the well. Should I also have one between the pressure tank and the house? Any ideas? Thanks in advance!! Phil. |
|
| Replies to this post |
|