Priming a well pump means you're removing the air from the pump and filling it with water, which is necessary for the pump to work properly.

How to prime well pump. For more resources and information visit this website.h. Remove the plastic or rubber prime plug and insert a hose into the pump’s top hole. Steps for priming a well pump 1 shut off the pump completely disconnect the well pump from the electrical outlets.

Next, grab your water hose and attach it to the hole where the priming plug used to be. Why do you need to prime a well pump, and do you need to prime it more than once? Once the hose is attached, turn on the water so that the well pump is filled.

Insert the prime plug in. Let it fill completely and make sure that it’s clean water. It will start to run off once the well pump is full.

Locate and remove the prime plug,. Inspect the pump and connectors for damage or cracking. It should be fairly easy to attach and screw on, like a regular garden hose.*.

This pressure is needed to supply water to. What happens when well pump loses prime? When you plug the pipe there should be no water bubble in the water.

You must first unplug the water pump. 2 check the pump check for any visible damage, cracks, or. Take the plug out and run a water hose to the open hole where the plug was.