A jet pump needs the prime to pull the water from the well. The priming fills the pump with the water before the start.
The prime
The jet pump primes by filling the casing with the water. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Ankeny, the prime is the start.
The why
An unprimed pump runs dry and fails to lift the water. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Ankeny, the dry run is the risk.
The fill
The prime plug opens and the water fills the pump. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Ankeny, the fill is the step.
The restart
The pump restarts with the prime in place. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Ankeny, the restart is the test.
The foot valve
The foot valve holds the prime between the uses. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Ankeny, the valve is the hold.
The check
The repeated loss of the prime points to the valve leak. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Ankeny, the leak is the find.
The call
Prime the pump right. Call 888-217-3585 and Ankeny Plumber Connect will match you with an Ankeny pro for the service.
Plumbing in Ankeny: what to know
In Ankeny, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Polk County — from Johnston, Polk City and Bondurant to ZIP codes like 50023, 50021, 50007 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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