Diagnosing Water Pressure Drops without explanation when the pump stops, see Water Pressure Falls Slowly, Erratic Pumping: bad pressure control switch, building water running or leak, bad pressure gauge, bad check valve, bad foot valve.
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If the level absolutely will not remain constant, then the foot valve is stuck open. In that case you will need to extract the suction pipe and foot valve which requires ... : I bought a house that hadn't been lived in for five years and decided to replace the plumbing and have been trying to get the new well pump to work.
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Shut off the water past the pressure tank and if the problem persists, then you have a leak between the foot valve and pump. If the pressure holds, then you have a leak past the pressure tank. ... A 1/2 or 3/4 hp same gpm pump would have been the better choice. Why did you replace the pump? Gary; Quality Water Associates...
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Country Living, Country Skills Country People ... Re: How can I replace the foot valve? bob 14:04:49 04/13/03 (0) ... Subject: Re: How can I replace the foot valve?
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Country Living, Country Skills; Country People; KountryLife.com - A Country Living Resource and Community ... In Reply to: How can I replace the foot valve? posted by Lisa on April 13, 2003 at 13:33:08: ... Subject: Re: Re: How can I replace the foot valve?
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If not and you loose prime, be prepared to not get water until you replace the foot valve. They are on the end of the suction pipe, not the well (especially a 3'/36" ID well!). Your dark gray PVC is sch 80. It's been around for decades and is excellent cold only potable water line and fittings.
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BALL CHECK VALVE STRAINER KIT; Available in sizes 1/2 - 2" in PVC. Replaces the union end of the single union ball check valve. Installs vertically with strainer side down. Prevents debris from entering the fluid stream of a suction pipeline.
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Other than to repair, replace or credit as described above, purchaser agrees that manufacturer shall ... The Elastic Swing Foot Valve is suitable for municipal and industrial applications. It is standard with a ductile iron body with flanges which comply with ANSI B16.1; Class 125 or 250. The internal body is epoxy coated.
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I have a 1/2 Red Lion Jet pump that drops to zero pressure after 3-6 minutes of running. My is a shallow well, and currently with the high water table ... Also, if my pump is starving for water, any suggestions on getting down a 25' well (5-6' casing) to replace foot valve? Your input is highly appreciated! merfst...
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