Killdee
New Member
We have an old dug well at camp and have always been able to keep the pump up and running but we are having a problem this year. This is an above ground pump with 1-1/4" and 2" lines running down into the well to the jet and foot valve and after pulling it out to replace the foot valve and priming we are getting no pressure at the Gage with the valve closed going to the house. We went ahead and replaced the jet since it was 30+ years old. At this point we have our prime holding but the pump wont build up any pressure, just enough to blow a tiny bit of water when we open the prime opening. I did find the bladder tank was out of air this morning and after adding 18# when I start the pump the gauge jumps to about 20# and flutters but thats it. My guess is that the impeller is worn and we need to replace the pump. Anything else I need to check before that? I have another pump a buddy brought I need to check out first I can try next.
The well is about 100 years old 4' diameter 30-40 feet to the water with about 12 feet of water, 120 volt Berkley horizontal pump, tank is very small. pressure switch is set on at 20# off 40#
We just use the well for showering and cleaning from Late August through Jan on weekends and a couple of weeks in November then very infrequently the rest of the year.
Thanks Tony
The well is about 100 years old 4' diameter 30-40 feet to the water with about 12 feet of water, 120 volt Berkley horizontal pump, tank is very small. pressure switch is set on at 20# off 40#
We just use the well for showering and cleaning from Late August through Jan on weekends and a couple of weeks in November then very infrequently the rest of the year.
Thanks Tony