Locate and open the release valves.

How to prime a submersible well pump. Turn on the water and let it pass through the water. Fill the water pump slowly. All you need to do is unscrew it off and then you can proceed to get the priming water.

Inspect the pump and connectors for damage or cracking. A well pump needs to be primed in order to create the internal pressure necessary to draw water from your well or other water source and pump it to where you need it. Then connect the other end.

This will prevent pressure buildup. It should be fairly easy to attach and screw on, like a regular garden hose.*. Make sure that the water system of the donor works well.

A well pump is primed so that internal pressure is created inside the water pipe extending from the pump and going in the water. Connect one end of the garden hose to the donor building water source. Below are the steps that you can follow on how to prime a well pump for a sprinkler system.

You must first unplug the water pump. Take the plug out and run a water hose to the open hole where the plug was. Run a water hose to the hole where the prime plug was.

Loosen the nut on the front of the pump. Turn the pump off and disconnect it from electrical outlets. Steps for priming a well pump 1 shut off the pump completely disconnect the well pump from the electrical outlets.