I have a 1/3 hp shallow well pump. I have about 2 feet of pipe attached to intake hole with a check valve at the end. Then about six more inches of pipe after check valve. I prime the pump and turn it on. I hold my hand over end of pipe to feel suction. Barely anything. Shouldn't it be stronger? I was thinking like a shop vac or more? Thinking might need to replace impeller?
How strong should the suction be on a properly working pump?
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It should be pretty strong, but your hand and the end of the pipe would both need to be underwater to test that so you don't lose prime instantly.
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