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Thanks, gentlemen, for your replies. What I've observed in the past is that the flutter of the gauge seems to reduce over a few days after I have drained the suction line and subsequently, reprimed. I'm guessing that the suction line (1&1/2") may have a rise in it causing an air bubble to be...

Thank you, everyone, for your help. Bob, the symptoms that I observe are: fluttering pressure gauge, air in the lines when I open the faucet, and a very audible surge sound around the pump and tank immediatly after the pump shuts off. The pump is mounted on top of the tank and the water level...

I have a Goulds 1/2hp shallow well pump, 40ft 1&1/2 plastic pipe, footvalve, and total lift of about 8ft. Recently I developed a leak in the elbow at the top of the down-pipe. So, I made up a new down-pipe using black plastic pipe, barbed plastic fittings, and double clamps. I inserted a PVC...