Tag Archives: jet pump
Pump ran dry for a long time – should I replace?
This is for our drinking water/household plumping system: I have 1HP 220v surface mount jacuzzi brand jet pump (model S1CY-S) that pumps from a cistern (cistern bottom is about 8+ feet below the height of the pump). The pump needs to pump up 15′ to reach the first floor and another 10′ to reach the … Continue reading
Does anyone know the value of well pump?
I want to sell a Ruth Berry jet pump and pressure tank that came out of my well,but I have no idea what they are worth.Does anyone here know?I put them on Craig’s list for 0 but not sure if it’s too much or too little. I put a new one in my well.It cost … Continue reading
Well Pump loses prime?
My Well pump loses its prime every time the power is out for more than a few minutes. It’s not that difficult to re-prime, takes about 1/2 hour, but it still is a bit of a pain. I have a jet pump in my basement with a two line, foot valve system. I’m thinking that … Continue reading
How to diagnose no water on well water system?
I had just finished showering when my husband came home. He went to wash his hands and we had no water. He replaced a valve on the pump and we had water again. The next day I ran a load of clothes and again we had no water. We can not find anyone in our … Continue reading
Well Water Concerns, Please Help?
About four weeks ago we had to replace our jet pump on our well. Since the piping was outdated, I just replaced everything and installed a new submersible pump and new 1" piping. Initially we had a lot of sand and mud, and we were told since the new submersible was drawing water faster and … Continue reading
Plumbing: Water flow stops.?
Hi. We’re on a jet pump and have been having trouble with breaks in our water flow. We had a house fire in April that involved very minor plumbing repairs, but afterward we noticed that the water would stop for a second or two every once in a while but always kick back in at … Continue reading
Do I have a air lock in my water system?
Recently I discovered my jet pump running continuously. I put a gauge to the pressure tank to find it full of water. I replaced the tank with a pre set 28psi unit. As i wasn’t sure of the pressure switch I replaced it also, the unit was over 20yeares old. When i restored power to … Continue reading
Why do I have 2 pressure switches on my jetpump and pressure tank?
Just curious about wether or not my jet pump and pressure tank are setup the way they should be. The jet pump is an old myers pump with the 2 pipes one being for suction and the other to push water out. The jet pump then connects to a brand new pressure/bladder tank, which connects … Continue reading
well water 0 water pressure?
i have a gould jet pump and a bladder tank and a well,my pressure dropped to 0- 2 nights ago and the pressure switch which normally clicks on at 30 lbs never did,during the day after i manualy hold up on the switch it hold pressure all day,last night the same thing,do you think its … Continue reading
cross reference water pressure switches?
What pressure switch will replace a Furnas 20 – 40 pressure control switch for a Simer model 2805E jet pump