No Pressure
Hi Bob,
Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Everything went as you said. I pumped all sediment out with a pitcher pump. Thanks again for all your advice. This Sunday my friend who is an electrician, hooked me up to 220 volt service. Yesterday I finished the pvc piping to the outside. I filled the priming port and replaced the plug, started her up and she pumped fine. I then took the priming plug out and went to install the factory recommended Flotec pressure gauge. Only problem was it had a 3/8" diameter thread with a 1/2" fitting. The inlet port was 3/4". I called Flotec and spoke with one of their "experts". He told me I should tap a 3/8" hole in the top of the plastic priming plug, disgarding the 1/2" adapter fitting and using the 3/8". I did all, topped off the pump and inserted the plug with gauge attached. I started the pump and the gauge read zero. I called them back and they said there must be a leak on the suction side. I only found a small drip at the discharge pipe, which I fixed. Started it again, zero pressure. I put the gauge up to a sink faucet and it registered 5-8 pounds. I have checked everything over and over. When I unscrew the plug it is all water pressure coming out, no air. The discharge water is also clean and clear of any air bubbles. My friend and I measured the amount of GPM's until we flooded my neighbor's yard and it is 24-26 GPM (depending on who clocks it). Any ideas???
Thanks,
Jack