Hey guys .few weeks ago i dropped a shallow well in my back yard.using sand spikes and 1 1/4 pvc pipe. once i got my pump issue fixed(thanks for the help).well is working good getting about 22 gpm with a 1hp cast iron pump.
problem i have, is that after a few days of running on and off with no problems, pump will loose prime. check valve is not seating properly from sediment is my guess.i have removed the valve cleaned it with water and reinstalled it,and well will hold prime ,but only for a few days of running
My check valve is right at the pump above the ground, facing up and down.....and this check valve is made of PVC, one of the cheaper ones at lowes, compared to the brass valves.
is this the best spot for the check valve? neighbor has his check valve right above his sand spike........... would a brass check valve be better? ............would a foot valve work better?
problem i have, is that after a few days of running on and off with no problems, pump will loose prime. check valve is not seating properly from sediment is my guess.i have removed the valve cleaned it with water and reinstalled it,and well will hold prime ,but only for a few days of running
My check valve is right at the pump above the ground, facing up and down.....and this check valve is made of PVC, one of the cheaper ones at lowes, compared to the brass valves.
is this the best spot for the check valve? neighbor has his check valve right above his sand spike........... would a brass check valve be better? ............would a foot valve work better?