Well pump

rdp05 Posts: 5, Reputation: 1

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Jun 8, 2008, 10:52 AM

Well pump

Will a pump burn up if foot valve goes bad

jlisenbe Posts: 5,020, Reputation: 157

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Jun 8, 2008, 02:55 PM

If it causes the pump to lose prime and run dry, then it could very well burn up the seals.

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