Pitcher Pump installation

[HarleyT]

I have bought an old style pitcher pump for my shallow well. Do I need a foot valve?

 

[Blue Oaks]

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/

 

[ZAquaman]

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.