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    Oct 23, 2011, 10:43 AM
    How do I prime a shallow well (jet pump)
    The pump pumps water from a holdinf tank to my house (no well envolved)into another tank that supplies water to my house(pressureized) pump will almost start but shut off. Do I need to fill the pressure tank with water or air or would it be another problem
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    Oct 23, 2011, 10:58 AM
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    Do I need to fill the pressure tank with water or air
    Are we talking galvanized pressure tank or a blue bladder tank,(see images)? To prime your pump look on top of the impeller cage and you will see a small threaded hole that has a threaded p[lug in it, Remove the plug, fill the housing, replace the plug and turn the pump on.
    Good luck and let me know about the tank. Tom
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