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spinneree
Jan 5, 2014, 08:17 AM
We replaced our foot valve and inline jet on our well/pump system. For some reason, when we hook up to the donor hose... we can get water in the house from it... but no water runs into the pump/well lines. I also cannot hear water entering the tank like I used to hear. But no water exits where we removed the pressure gauge. Where is the water going?

jlisenbe
Jan 5, 2014, 03:31 PM
Remove the plug on the pump and pour water in until it is full, then wait a minute or two. The impeller cage should stay full. If it does, then replace the plug and you should be in business. If it does not, then you likely have a footvalve problem.