gagecalman
Well-Known Member
I'm trying to help a friend with a shallow well setup. The pump is in the crawlspace.
He has some leaks and wants to replace the fittings.
We assume there is a check/foot valve at the bottom.
There is also a check valve on the suction side of the pump that should be replaced but he is concerned that he will loose his prime. I told him the one at the bottom is keeping the prime.
I'm thinking if he pours water in at the pump it just stops at the check valve at the pump. Maybe I'm wrong.
Is the check valve in the crawlspace needed and if so what is it's purpose?
Is there a better way to plumb this?
Thanks
He has some leaks and wants to replace the fittings.
We assume there is a check/foot valve at the bottom.
There is also a check valve on the suction side of the pump that should be replaced but he is concerned that he will loose his prime. I told him the one at the bottom is keeping the prime.
I'm thinking if he pours water in at the pump it just stops at the check valve at the pump. Maybe I'm wrong.
Is the check valve in the crawlspace needed and if so what is it's purpose?
Is there a better way to plumb this?
Thanks