How to Prime a Well Pump

[@christobezuidenhout1427]

Thank you so much for solving my problem! Haven't used my pump for quite some time and did not think about priming it. For a moment there I thought I would have to buy a new one. I primed it a few times, let the water fill the pump, still didn't work. What got mine going in the end was to turn the fan by hand, it was stuck - once I got the fan turning by hand and switching it on afterwards, it was back to normal operation. Thank you from a very chilly South Africa!

[@homesforbeginners]

Happy I was able to help and thank you so much for the feedback!

[@KPRavi-ps1uu]

Simply superb. Thank you so much for explaining the priming process,step by step with absolute clarity. Stay blessed. Lots of love from India.

[@homesforbeginners]

Thank you!

[@bamaknifeguy]

Thanks brother. Just helped a lot. I needed to help a friend who’s lost prime. I’ve done this a couple times before but it’s been many years and I needed a refresher course. 👍🏼

[@jacobsmith2577]

Thanks I had already thrown out the instructions, very helpful

[@homesforbeginners]

You're welcome!

[@thisislavaway4858]

Thanks for the simple explanation and short answer you rock

[@homesforbeginners]

Thank you so much!

[@darkflux]

if you DON'T have municipal water to get the pump going, you can always borrow a few gallons of water from your neighbors/friends/grocery store (for moneys) in order to get your going. mine took about 2.5 gallons, but i got 4 gallons just in case. you can never have too much water when priming a pump!

[@caspbear9100]

Thank you, I have water in my house again now, i was trying to prime it without turning that lever

[@MrCloutScout]

good video! helped me fix our pump problem! god bless!

[@tidelybumsquish]

Beautiful. Problem solved thanks for saving my.morning

[@mhavreck3223]

Great vid

[@clairemazure2806]

Will this work for a standpoint well?

[@hlyons63]

Excellent!

[@DKMQ]

I have a jet pump installed in my garage due to my home having a well. However, I have no idea how to use it. I haven't even touched the thing in over 2 years! I also pay $600 annually to the city water department for water. How can I get the most out of my well as well as save money on my water bill?

[@cherylroberson1062]

If I accidentally left my pump running all night and now I can’t get the prime back. Help.

[@colinburdenmc]

How many gallons would you say

[@legobuilds7139]

U

[@meathead585]

Just what the hell is a sand point ?

[@homesforbeginners]

It's basically a big straw that goes into the water table to syphon water for use.

[@Phantoma3]

@@homesforbeginners , In Australia we call it a sand spear.

[@accuracynammo6419]

Why not just run it with the nut lose after filing it up to ensure its good?