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7 Things Every Jet Pump Owner Should Know

Learn the top 7 must-know tips and tricks for your jet pump system!
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1. Swap your pressure switch with low pressure cut off for cheap pump protection
2. Install a riser pipe on the jet pump for easier priming. Also a ball valve on the discharge can also ease priming by allowing you to work the air out of the pump and line.
3. Using a cycle guard or similar device to keep the pump running while using water will extend pump life greatly
4. Write your purchase date on all equipment so there is no question about age
5. Keep all well related documents, like your driller report, in a gallon bag near your pump breaker or outlet for easy access anytime you need it or your service technician.
6.. Take an amp reading while system is running. Be sure to keep your test method consistent. If you are using an irrigation pump without a pressure tank you could use your irrigation zone 1 for example to get a consistent amp reading.
7. 7. What’s in your water - get it tested - test annually for best results especially if you have a history of problems or are near livestock
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  • @anthonycervantes8825
    @anthonycervantes88254 жыл бұрын

    That copper tubing leading to the pressure switch is another potential tip. Squirrels in our area chew through the plastic tubing that comes from the factory on some pumps and a local well company recommended I use copper instead. Thanks for the great videos!

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    4 жыл бұрын

    Interesting! Good to know!

  • @frankconley7630
    @frankconley76302 жыл бұрын

    Dude. Why can't everybody be like you. Super good video.

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @johnholmes4363
    @johnholmes43634 жыл бұрын

    Very informative channel, keeps me interested as a new plumber

  • @jatoav8or
    @jatoav8or6 күн бұрын

    Those Franklin pumps are a heck of a lot more than $700 today! Thanks grandpa Joe!

  • @dsadave
    @dsadave4 жыл бұрын

    Who is this guy??? So helpful and informative! Double his salary!

  • @Jared_Albert
    @Jared_Albert13 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Case-DawgYT
    @Case-DawgYT5 жыл бұрын

    Take a pic of it before has helped me dearly.

  • @southronspirit
    @southronspirit5 жыл бұрын

    i write the install date and how much i paid for the part on the part ,it helps years later when your trying to figure out to repair or replace

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good thinking!

  • @katananomi
    @katananomi4 ай бұрын

    Good day sir! What is the difference between low pressure switch and automatic pump control??

  • @julianfranco4931
    @julianfranco49316 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this video. Very helpful

  • @joequillun7790
    @joequillun7790Ай бұрын

    Hey! I remember you guys. Haven't seen you in a while. Thought I wuz already subscribed. Good stuff.

  • @user-jn6ox2yt6e
    @user-jn6ox2yt6e Жыл бұрын

    this is an amazing video

  • @jasonseward4623
    @jasonseward462326 күн бұрын

    Do you know why the pressure hose from your switch to pump might blow off? Thanks for your help!

  • @anthonysalmon7191
    @anthonysalmon719110 ай бұрын

    My 1hp jet water pump stop pumping every 15 to 20 minutes, once the cools down the cycle repeats itself. This is a new pump and uts first time in use. Is this normal? I'm think of returning it to the manufacturer.

  • @frankdougherty3233
    @frankdougherty32332 жыл бұрын

    Great video - great presentation. Clear, concise, right to it. Thanks for the share!!!

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @wiretamer5710
    @wiretamer57103 жыл бұрын

    Awesome content and presentation. Respect. |Stay safe and remain proud of your work.

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    3 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @PamLeonard-xm8vr
    @PamLeonard-xm8vr Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You are the best!!!

  • @bigshawn1360
    @bigshawn136011 ай бұрын

    I wished I saw this before I hooked up my pump. I did see other piping video using scedule 80 male greads into female galvanized fitting. Home depot don't sell npt threads on male pipe threads. Had to thread my own.

  • @catsmeow5566
    @catsmeow55662 ай бұрын

    I got one of those switches for my pump and it wouldn't let the pump turn on even when the cistern was full. You can use a silver or gold sharpie to write on a black cover. Do you have a link to the water tester?

  • @JustinWhiteKSS
    @JustinWhiteKSS5 жыл бұрын

    Hello Chris! What is your take on the 4.5 gallon tank recommendation from the cycle stop valve company? How much of a drain on electric consumption would a 15 amp pump running constantly have vs cycling pump? In other words, would it be cheaper to replace the pump at frequent rate than have to pay larger electric bills

  • @reginaldhumphrey2406
    @reginaldhumphrey24066 ай бұрын

    can you use a cast iron jet pump for potable water

  • @roberthill4239
    @roberthill42395 жыл бұрын

    Can you make a 2" deep well video. About the packer ejector and how to install it tips. Maybe talk about the importance of the gaskets on the foot valve end the "leathers" I've heard them called.

  • @just_jenn6391
    @just_jenn6391 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all of the tips, but I have an issue that I can't find any info on and can't afford to call on a tech. We've had a lot of rain recently. It has caused the water to be white cloudy. I'm sure it's the fine white silt from the ground. My well is just over 4 years old with the MSE-7 pump. My question is, What do I need to do to get clear water again? I'm told that it isn't harmful but it still hasn't stopped from getting water from elsewhere for drinking and cooking, lol. I've done all of the simple processes to see if it was gas, air and silt...it's silt. No one has a video about it on here about this so I'm hoping for an answer from you. Can you please help me? God Bless

  • @lawaincooley6788
    @lawaincooley6788Ай бұрын

    We don't have a pressure tank for our irrigation well pump...

  • @drywallsurgeon
    @drywallsurgeon3 жыл бұрын

    Good tips thanks

  • @shannonhayne783
    @shannonhayne7832 жыл бұрын

    Hi. My pump runs but it shuts off and the motor is hot. You can hear it clicking trying to kick in so I shut the power off sometimes or I don’t and hit it with my hand on the end and it takes off. It actually for 2 weeks worked fine but it’s doing it again. What should I check first? Thanks

  • @glaxy1
    @glaxy1 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, i need some help. I'm using the two line version of this to draw water from the lake. Suction lift is 40 ft. distance if 87ft. The pressure fluctuates between 15-35 psi and will not build pressure high enough to shut off. There is a swoosh or surging sound that continually occurs. pump is brand new and has been primed. A new venturi, foot valve and screen installed at the lake. any advice?

  • @EastCoastWingNuts
    @EastCoastWingNuts2 жыл бұрын

    As the sprinkler system changes zones the pressure drops to about 10 pounds, while the zone switching is happening will the low pressure shut actually shut down the pump ? So the question is , Whats the pressure that triggers the switch ?

  • @scavenger-wj8bu
    @scavenger-wj8bu6 жыл бұрын

    Just replaced my jet pump ,water tank ,and lines going to the well plus the foot valve. I'm only getting 20 psi. I'm not losing prime.

  • @jackb1803

    @jackb1803

    5 жыл бұрын

    If the pressure switch is turning the motor off at 20 psi, then you need a new pressure switch or an adjustment. If you're running the pump flat out and dumping all of the water out to an irrigation system as fast as possible, then that may be the most pressure you'll be able to get. In that case, you'll need a bigger pump and perhaps a second well.

  • @edgaraguirre7560
    @edgaraguirre75603 жыл бұрын

    I just changed my well tank and I have the same exact pump. Switch won't turn off after 50 PSI. I wonder if I need to play with the switch. I didn't had that problem 4 days ago with the old leaking tank. Do you have any idea of might be the cause ? and should I play with the switch lol

  • @lakerooster

    @lakerooster

    Жыл бұрын

    same question here...

  • @YaYaCreationsCrochet
    @YaYaCreationsCrochet2 жыл бұрын

    My pump is showing water everywhere. Now i can't find out which pump is equal to the one i have. I have a motor company jet pump duty c55cxflg-3661 any recommendations on the best model to replace it with??

  • @rumsiker
    @rumsiker6 жыл бұрын

    HOW BUT TAKING A PICTURE WITH YOUR CELL PHONE TO HELP RE INSTALLMENT

  • @jordenvanmunster5886
    @jordenvanmunster58865 жыл бұрын

    Does the m4 low pressure switch connect between the resorvoir and jetpump? If so won't it reduce my flow? 1 1/2" coming in? Am almost an expert because of you here in The Gambia Africa thank you for the series video's!

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jordan, if you don't have a tank tee then the switch should be tee'd in using a 1.5" x 1.5" x 1/4" tee. It will not affect your flow rate at all. Here the tee I'm referring to: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6GTrKOafbK4gNI.html

  • @wetsu82
    @wetsu823 жыл бұрын

    HELP ME OUT? I want to run my 1/2 hp 20 amp well pump from 2 x 12 volt marine batteries in parallel, what AC watt inverter do I need? (115 volts)

  • @patriciaraney3749
    @patriciaraney37494 жыл бұрын

    pump will be ok, then starts running constantly, warped pipes and then started cracking the pipes. We had pipes replaced, 6 days later it does it again, pipes came apart at the connections. Fixed again, was ok for a week or so and while we were washing dishes the steam became weak and the pump was running constantly again, but we caught it before it got too warm and kept the pipes from coming apart again. What could the problem be?

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    4 жыл бұрын

    Give us a call: 855.329.4519

  • @LTBROYT6A
    @LTBROYT6A6 жыл бұрын

    One thing to mention about using a meter to check the amperage draw of your Pompidou that the clamp must only be around either the positive wires or the negative wires while taking a reading. If you place the clamp around both at the same it will try to read both positive and negative sides at the same time and because the current is moving in opposite directions on each side they cancel each other out and will read ZERO AMPS.

  • @seamusmcbride2832

    @seamusmcbride2832

    6 жыл бұрын

    "positive or the negative"? We're working with AC here. Not DC....

  • @markwhite6981
    @markwhite69813 жыл бұрын

    Point #3 I thought most pumps come with the sensor to detect usage or escape of water so they stop or start on demand?

  • @davidellis7081
    @davidellis7081Ай бұрын

    No more caffeine for this guy! He goes faster than he needs to and should switch to decaf.

  • @OwenGBBall
    @OwenGBBall2 жыл бұрын

    I have an irrigation system that has 5 zones each outputting between 12 and 15 gpm. I purchased a new 1HP pump with capacity of 18gpm, what size tank should I get or is it best to go with a CSV ?

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    2 жыл бұрын

    Give us a call: 855.329.4519

  • @johnnyruiz8055
    @johnnyruiz80552 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tips - how do you chlorinate a well that uses Jet Pump?

  • @davemitchell7270

    @davemitchell7270

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can’t

  • @keiries1232
    @keiries12323 жыл бұрын

    Great videos - very informative! But even after watching all the videos I still do not know how to prime the jet pump that came with my house :(

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    3 жыл бұрын

    We have a video for that: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYentsxxitetfNI.html

  • @marklehman2334
    @marklehman2334 Жыл бұрын

    Do I need a check valve between the jet pump and the pressure tank?

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    Жыл бұрын

    No, just on the inlet. Typically this is achieved via a foot valve for jet pump systems.

  • @daveholt248
    @daveholt248 Жыл бұрын

    I have a CountyLine 1/2 hp pump which has it’s own pressure switch. I’m installing a 32 gal pressure tank with a “T”. Do I need another pressure switch on the “T” also? If not, which switch should I wire up?

  • @joedefazio1464
    @joedefazio14645 жыл бұрын

    Would the low pressure switch work for frozen line from the well to the pump

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes.

  • @johnsantos5055
    @johnsantos50555 жыл бұрын

    I have problem with my deep well jet pump and pressure tank, the pump pressure discharged the whole night and i need to prime the pump every morning. Any help please

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    5 жыл бұрын

    John, it sounds like you have a leak somewhere in your suction line, most likely the foot valve. You'll have to pull it up and repair/replace. We sell foot valves here: www.rcworst.com/Valves-c80.html?Attribs=504&

  • @dougphillips5686
    @dougphillips56863 жыл бұрын

    How do you prime a pump with a low pressure cut-off switch?

  • @homesculptor
    @homesculptor2 жыл бұрын

    I'm Thinking I could use This Type of Pump To Pump from a 2500 Gallon TankTo supply q home with water

  • @diyjo2265
    @diyjo22654 жыл бұрын

    when installing a deep well pump and need 2 pipes going down can you attach the return into the other pipe with a T so you don't have to have 2 long pipe's going down in the well?

  • @IrishChippy

    @IrishChippy

    4 жыл бұрын

    You need to buy the kit for your jet pump. Ejector, venturi, and foot valve. The further the two pipes go down to the ejector (and the shorter the tail pipe) the more gallons per minute, at a given depth of the foot valve

  • @madKashif-sr3wg
    @madKashif-sr3wg5 жыл бұрын

    Submersile pump embog in borehole in soil borehole is 160 ft and pump hang on 145 to 150 ft please tell the technique to pull out it without any damage

  • @rf4215
    @rf42153 жыл бұрын

    Sucking water from a creek for outside irrigation. I have a square D 40/60 switch. I think my check valve got stuck open (debris) and allowed the pump to suck air and probably burned up this pump. Going fwd, Is the low pressure cut-off switch used in place of or in conjunction with the regular pressure switch? Great job on the videos?

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    3 жыл бұрын

    The low pressure cutout switch would replace your current pressure switch.

  • @rf4215

    @rf4215

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RCworstwater Thank you. Ignore same question on another of your vids.

  • @scottmandoo1
    @scottmandoo15 күн бұрын

    I actually have water coming out of the pressure switch. Where the heck is it coming from?

  • @PBS-nm1uu
    @PBS-nm1uu6 жыл бұрын

    make a video on installing it !! thanks

  • @thomasclassen1244
    @thomasclassen12446 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm using a jet pump without pressure tank for an irrigation system. It was given to me, so I have no idea if I'm dealing with factory settings in the switch.. The pump sits on top of an IBC tank. The intake pipe is 1 1/4, 20ft long, with a footvalve at the end of it, resting on the foor of the tank.I have a priming-Tee with a pressure gauge just above the pump discharge. The pump only generate about 15-18psi with the tap open and 28-30psi when the tab is closed. The pressure switch sometimes rapid-cycles, but allows the system to run on open tap. Is my pump defective (low operating pressure)? Is 18psi too low for thge switch to be set to? Whatelse should I consider. I had hoped for the pump to generate 50 psi to run a sprinler system in my market garden.

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thomas, please give our techs a call: 855.329.4519

  • @topazsuperwashwash3718
    @topazsuperwashwash3718 Жыл бұрын

    My pump not pumping what do I do

  • @jlob784
    @jlob7844 жыл бұрын

    I have a jet pump and just replaced the pressure switch and my pump has 2 lines that attach to the pump why is my top line collapsing when i turn my pump on and no water coming out please help?

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    4 жыл бұрын

    Please give us a call for help troubleshooting: 855.329.4519

  • @cornfusedatbest6693
    @cornfusedatbest66936 жыл бұрын

    Is the riser galvanized?

  • @harendraprasad9843
    @harendraprasad98436 жыл бұрын

    My jet pump running condition but no water properly please help me

  • @perez2877
    @perez28774 жыл бұрын

    Where I can buy the water tester for the quality of my well? This is Jose from NC state.

  • @ellirichardson
    @ellirichardson6 ай бұрын

    Why won’t the black one work?

  • @franwalsh9297
    @franwalsh92972 жыл бұрын

    Leader Divertron 1000 pump intermittent start

  • @nocryers1173
    @nocryers11735 жыл бұрын

    does it have to be a ball valve on the discharge line? could you use a gate valve?

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    5 жыл бұрын

    Either would work, but quarter-turn ball valves are preferred because they're much easier to open/close

  • @nocryers1173

    @nocryers1173

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@RCworstwater thank you

  • @johnsantos5055
    @johnsantos50555 жыл бұрын

    I have problem with pump, first start up in the morning the pump pressure is releases the whole night. So i need to prime every morning.

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    5 жыл бұрын

    It sounds like you have a leak.

  • @jackb1803

    @jackb1803

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a foot valve or check valve that is not working properly. Could be stuck open or obstructed with some debris.

  • @joanneklingler8710
    @joanneklingler871010 ай бұрын

    That Stop cycle valve is $300 plus in de you said maybe 20 not here.

  • @user-qi3lv5og4v
    @user-qi3lv5og4v4 жыл бұрын

    How long can you run a jet pump? (continuously)

  • @lakerooster

    @lakerooster

    Жыл бұрын

    that's what i'm wondering too...

  • @carlagarretg2835
    @carlagarretg28353 жыл бұрын

    No water in the house, replaced everything new on pump and pressure tank. Holding pressure on the pump turn on water faucets in the house maybe get a drip the pressure switch doesn’t drop at all with all the water faucet on in the house🤔 although the toilet will fill up with water after time🤔

  • @JackBalcome

    @JackBalcome

    3 ай бұрын

    Very helpful tutorials - have utilized some of your instructions! Cheers

  • @bikerbobschoppers
    @bikerbobschoppers3 жыл бұрын

    Always take a picture

  • @theBullringLive
    @theBullringLive6 ай бұрын

    #5 is great if you can actually read the manual. Otherwise add a magnifying glass or cheaters.

  • @scavenger-wj8bu
    @scavenger-wj8bu6 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure what I'm missing , I have plenty of water in the well. My line r about 99 feet down in the well. The water level is about 20 feet from the cap of well . Check all my fitting and no leaks.i just don't know what I'm missing. Every thing is new from the pump to the foot valve. And still only getting 20 psi of pressure.

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    6 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a deep well jet pump or a shallow well jet pump?

  • @rumsiker

    @rumsiker

    6 жыл бұрын

    MAKE SURE YOUR PRESSURE SWITCH IS ADJUSTED RITE IT SHOULD SHUT THE PUMP AT AROUND 45 50 PSI AND GO ON AT ABOUT 35 40 AT THAT POINT WILL PUT GOOD PRESSURE ON THE TANK BLADDER , I DID NOT ASK FIRST OF ALL, BUT I AM SURE YOU HAVE A PRESSURE TANK ON SYSTEM DON'T YOU? IF NO THEN MAKE SURE PUMP ITSELF STOPS AT 50 60 PSI

  • @MrTherber2
    @MrTherber26 жыл бұрын

    In what case would one not have a switch?

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    6 жыл бұрын

    Which switch are you referring to, the pressure switch or circuit breaker?

  • @jackb1803

    @jackb1803

    5 жыл бұрын

    A transfer pump does not need a pressure switch as you'll run it until all the water is transferred, e.g. when draining a swimming pool or filling a cistern. These are continuous duty pumps, however, like all pumps, they don't like to run dry!

  • @m23master
    @m23master5 жыл бұрын

    What kind of bacteria does your well test kit test for?

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    5 жыл бұрын

    It is just a general pass or fail bacteria test. If the test fails for bacteria then you know you will need to go to a testing lab to determine the types and amounts of each.

  • @m23master

    @m23master

    5 жыл бұрын

    What is general bacteria?

  • @RCworstwater

    @RCworstwater

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@m23master All of the Microorganisms listed here: www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/national-primary-drinking-water-regulations

  • @Mechanicsville804
    @Mechanicsville8043 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! John 14:6 Jesus saith I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father except by me.

  • @robertjahrling1877
    @robertjahrling18774 жыл бұрын

    At 51 seconds into this he points out a set of points THAT ARE WORTHLESS I just threw away a set of them points that I've only been Dealingwith/Had for a month

  • @The_Dougie
    @The_Dougie2 жыл бұрын

    $20 ? Try $36

  • @user-uh3hp8ef9x
    @user-uh3hp8ef9x2 ай бұрын

    WTF wish I could tell you what you need to do with that sharpie you're talking about thought you were going to talk about how the pump worked