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Most of this is intended as a temporary solution until I can replace the old stuff. The check valve is no longer there and it doesn't make the same sound as it did before. There's still a noise when it starts up but that quiets down pretty quick. It struggles to break 37psi, but that's enough to...

FWIW, I would prefer to install a submersible, but people are skittish about the possibility of electrical leaks into the lake and liability that could come with. If there was a way to put the submersible in a well or reservoir that's gravity fed from the lake, could that work?

Tried the trick with shaving cream and plastic wrap. No sign of a suction leak on any of the fittings inside the house. It still drains backwards after stopping the cycle. I have it turned down to 15/35 and it hits pressure OK. I'm going to gradually step it up to see if it hits higher pressures...

Thanks everyone for the advice. I've removed the check valve and replaced the braided pvc with a length of black pipe I'm pretty sure is abs. I'm going to try putting something over all the interior connections to see if there's a suction leak inside. I'm guessing part of the not building...

Curious if anyone knows better. I have a new burcam 506538ss (https://www.waterpumpsdirect.com/Burcam-506538SS-Water-Pump/p7695.html). 3/4hp shallow well jet pump. There's a new foot valve in the lake about 100m away with a filter sock on it at a depth of about 6'. The intake line is 1" black...