HarleyT Tree Freak AS Supporting Member. Joined Dec 6, 2014 Messages 21,165 Reaction score 25,021 Oct 21, 2022 #1 I have bought an old style pitcher pump for my shallow well. Do I need a foot valve?
Blue Oaks Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. AS Supporting Member Joined Mar 28, 2017 Messages 2,084 Reaction score 4,541 Location Santa Cruz Mountains Oct 21, 2022 #2 I don't have an answer for you, but this forum is very knowledgeable on all things well related. https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?forums/pumps-and-tanks-well-forum-blog-water-is-life.4/
I don't have an answer for you, but this forum is very knowledgeable on all things well related. https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?forums/pumps-and-tanks-well-forum-blog-water-is-life.4/
Z ZAquaman ArboristSite Lurker Joined Feb 22, 2019 Messages 9 Reaction score 18 Location Washington Oct 21, 2022 #3 I have one with no foot valve. This requires some priming. The guy that installed it didn't put a foot valve because he didn't want it freezing. It's in a mountain cabin that gets occasional use.
I have one with no foot valve. This requires some priming. The guy that installed it didn't put a foot valve because he didn't want it freezing. It's in a mountain cabin that gets occasional use.