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  1. Mcgyver

    Water Hammer/ Chattering Check Valve Fail

    I don't have a problem with losing prime slowly ie vacuum leak, I have a problem with the pump kicking in and the violent wave that springs open the check valve
  2. Mcgyver

    Water Hammer/ Chattering Check Valve Fail

    John, good thought. I purposely angled the pump higher than the piping and more specifically the check valve to try to eliminate that as much as possible
  3. Mcgyver

    Water Hammer/ Chattering Check Valve Fail

    Just vacuum
  4. Mcgyver

    Water Hammer/ Chattering Check Valve Fail

    No, no pressure switch. Irrigation controller triggers a relay which send power to the pump. Havent even had to have that running yet as I am manually powering the pump (plugging in) while i am establishing prime.
  5. Mcgyver

    Water Hammer/ Chattering Check Valve Fail

    Need some help with my shallow well irrigation setup. Been working great for 15+ years. No pressure tank (pump triggered from controller) This spring old Redjacket packed it in and I replumbed in a 3/4 hp pump. Wellpoint at 22' with water table at 13'. Replaced check valve with an ANKO. Takes...
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