A jet pump needs the prime to pull the water from the well. The priming fills the pump with the water before the start.
The prime
The jet pump primes by filling the casing with the water. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Augusta-Richmond County, the prime is the start.
The why
An unprimed pump runs dry and fails to lift the water. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Augusta-Richmond County, the dry run is the risk.
The fill
The prime plug opens and the water fills the pump. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Augusta-Richmond County, the fill is the step.
The restart
The pump restarts with the prime in place. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Augusta-Richmond County, the restart is the test.
The foot valve
The foot valve holds the prime between the uses. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Augusta-Richmond County, the valve is the hold.
The check
The repeated loss of the prime points to the valve leak. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Augusta-Richmond County, the leak is the find.
The call
Prime the pump right. Call 888-217-3585 and Augusta-Richmond County Plumber Connect will match you with an Augusta-Richmond County pro for the service.
Plumbing in Augusta-Richmond County: what to know
In Augusta-Richmond County, hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Richmond County — from Augusta Richmond County Consolidated Government, Grovetown and North Augusta to ZIP codes like 30812, 30905, 30815 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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