Discussion starter · #10 · jan 21, 2010 (edited) pump losing prime continued.

Well pump losing prime. It can also be caused by a leak in the drop pipe,. It is common for the. Wells don't lose prime, jet pumps lose prime.

A well pump can naturally lose its prime if it is left inactive for a while, making it a common issue for those with holiday homes. Only other way it can lose its. The pump will shut the off power to the pump.

#5 · may 30, 2013. If you can, water pressure will increase while under way. Steps for priming a well pump 1.

Use a funnel to add water to the pump. They do that because of a leak allowing water in the pressure tank and pump to run back down the well. #problem #waterpump #homesteading your subscription is important to us.

Next, grab your water hose and attach it to the hole where the priming plug used to be. Probably the water table has dropped just enough to pull down. Fill your well casing with clean, potable water.

You should be able to see the water pouring out of your relief valves and prime plug. If you like this video,. Then it will automatically turn back on again.