My well pup loses prime every time it goes off.

DBL · #1 May 27, 2006, 09:47 AM

I replaced everything including the pump itself, the checkvalve and all of the pvc back to where it disappears under the paved driveway. Any ideas other that breaking up the concrete and locating the well itself? The pump does produce water at regular pressure after a 2-3 minute wait.

jrtaub · Aug 6, 2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DBL

I replaced everything including the pump itself, the checkvalve and all of the pvc back to where it disappears under the paved driveway. Any ideas other that breaking up the concrete and locating the well itself? The pump does produce water at regular pressure after a 2-3 minute wait.

There is a seal on the end of the pipe under ground (way down under) by the well point which probably is leaking and needs to be replaced.

Joel



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