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  • Jun 24, 2009, 06:57 PM
    mygirlsdad77

    Replacing foot valve will not increase pressure, it will only hold pressure steady while pump is off and all fixtures are closed. The reason I say jet assemblys can be a pain, is because they have jets in them that can clogg, or wear out(not often) and when this happens, its hard to tell for sure if it's a pump problem or a jet problem. Jet assemblys must be sized exactly to pump, so if you replace the pump, you have to replace the jet assembly, unless you get the same spec pump that you had, and then if it doesn't work you have to pull jet assembly anyway and fix or replace it. I may be talking a little out my arse, because I've only worked on these things a few times, but I had a fight with them every time. Hope someone else can give you some better advice. If not, I would look into replacing the whole works.
  • Jun 24, 2009, 07:54 PM
    speedball1
    If you think a foot valve's at fault you can install a check valve on the suction line that's on the surface. Let me know what you think, Tom
  • Jun 25, 2009, 06:34 AM
    fhgguy

    I'm assuming that would be installed before the pump or can it be installed after
  • Jun 25, 2009, 06:46 AM
    speedball1
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    Originally Posted by fhgguy View Post
    I'm assuming that would be installed before the pump or can it be installed after

    As I stated, The check valve must be installed ahead of the pump on the suction line(see image). This will replace a open foot valve. Good luck, Tom
  • Jun 25, 2009, 06:53 AM
    fhgguy

    Thanks Tom, the picture was great

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