Serious back pressure to the well

[redwire]

Ok, I Live in Florida. The pump is in a shed. I have lots of pressure before check valve at the well. It will blast water at the connector (see picture). Only laymen's knowledge here, shouldn't all the pressure be after the pump not before? There is no pump in the well. Any help is appreciated. Dry

 

[LLigetfa]

When the pump is not running, the suction line gets pressurized. When you say "before" the check valve, do you mean between the check valve and the pump or between the check valve and the well?

 

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[redwire]

When the pump is not running, the suction line gets pressurized. When you say "before" the check valve, do you mean between the check valve and the pump or between the check valve and the well?

Between the check valve and pump.

 

[LLigetfa]

Between the check valve and pump.

That is to be expected and is the reason for the check valve.

 

[redwire]

Ok. I thought I had the check valve just to keep the primeband not lose all the water back down to the well.

 

[redwire]

Thanks for the info!