Where should a well pump be located?
prevents surface water and bacteria from using the well hole itself as a pathway directly to the water table. Well depth plays a role in pump placement. Pumps should never be set directly at the bottom of a well. It is usually best to place the pump 10 to 20 feet up from the bottom of the well.
Where are check valves needed In well setup?
at FOOT VALVES, WELL PIPING. Here we focus on water supply system check valves found on water supply piping above ground, usually in the building or right at or even part of an above ground water well pump. Check valves used on well water system piping are used to hold pressure in the system when the pump stops.
Where is PVC valve located?
Where is a PCV valve located? A PCV valve located in the valve cover. It may be located on or near the intake manifold, as shown here. A PVC valve located on the valve cover, with the hose that leads to it removed. A hose leading to the PCV valve is often kept in place by a clamp. Click to see full answer.
Where exactly is location of PCV valve?
PCV Valve Location. The PCV Valve is often located on the valve cover, on the engine’s top, but it can also be on a hose between the valve cover and the air intake filter. Just follow the hose on the top of the car engine, and you will find the PCV valve. Some cars do also have an integrated PCV valve with the valve cover.
What is the foot valve on a well?
The foot valve at the bottom of the suction line in the well is a check valve. It might be leaking. It keeps a pressurized column of water in the pipe so it doesn’t have to pick up prime. If it is bad, replace it. Convertible jet pumps typically depend on the foot valve.
Do deep well pumps have check valves?
It might be a matter of terminology but, to me, a deep well pump is a submersible pump and they have their own check valve. Even most shallow well/water body pumps have foot valves.
What to do if you suspect a problem with your pump valve?
If you suspect a problem with your pump's check valve, you should call a plumber. I agree with your assessment that it is unlikely that your home's plumbing has an unnoticed plumbing leak.
What does closing a valve before plumbing indicate?
Closing a valve located just before your interior plumbing and watching for cycling will indicate where the problem is. My guess is that you have a leaking check valve.
Can a double check valve be added to a water hammer arrestor?
It might also be that adding a water hammer arrestor that uses a bladder would make double check valves OK. Less re-pumping of water than drainback.
Does a vacuum break drain back?
Evidently drainback with vacuum break is done. Needs the right air relief valve to keep the air out of the house plumbing when the pump starts up. If you have iron in your water, expect some precipitation.
Do submersible pumps have check valves?
Mike, Many brands of submersible pumps include built-in check valves. For those that don't, pump installers usually install a check valve in the well, immediately above the submersible pump. Some installers, but not all, also install an indoor check valve near the pressure tank. Here is a link to an online discussion about ...
