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I am pumping water out of a lake. The water quality is reasonably good. I am using a simple brass and stainless steel foot valve which has been trouble free for about 5 years now. How long should I expect this type of foot valve to last?

I am pumping out of a lake approx. 150 feet using a jet pump. It works most of the time during the summer, but sometimes needs to be primed. During the winter is another story. I have a heat cable inside the pipe, but often the pipe partially freezes and the jet pump won't pull water. My...