What should I do if my water pump is not pumping?
Hopefully its an easy fix. Pull down the gearcase and attach the hose directly to the water tube. Slowly put on pressure. Water should come almost immediately to the pee hose. Increase pressure (above 20PSI), the thermostat should be pushed back and water flow out the exhaust.
How did I install a new water pump?
I installed a new water pump kit including a new housing, impeller, all the various gaskets, o-rings, etc. as per the instructions. All appeared to go fine with the installation; however, I did have a little trouble hooking up the rubber hose to the copper line.
What happens if the switch on a well pump is bad?
It’s what senses when water pressure has dropped to the point where the pressure tank requires more water. The switch then powers up the well pump. If the switch is bad, it won’t start the well pump and you won’t have water, so testing the switch is your first step.
What to do if your well pump is leaking?
Use a small screwdriver to depress the air valve to see if water comes out. When water “pulses” at the spigot, it usually means you have a waterlogged tank. Replacement is your only option. A new tank costs about $200 and up.
Hopefully its an easy fix. Pull down the gearcase and attach the hose directly to the water tube. Slowly put on pressure. Water should come almost immediately to the pee hose. Increase pressure (above 20PSI), the thermostat should be pushed back and water flow out the exhaust.
I installed a new water pump kit including a new housing, impeller, all the various gaskets, o-rings, etc. as per the instructions. All appeared to go fine with the installation; however, I did have a little trouble hooking up the rubber hose to the copper line.
How to set up a water pump in an RV?
Step #1 Fill up your fresh water tank. Step #2 Turn on the cold water in your RV and make sure the faucets are completely open. Step #3 Switch on the water pump near your RV water tank. Step #4 This should prime the pump by pushing water up from the tank through your faucet.
What to use to clear well water after pump replacement?
Pour the gallon of household bleach down the well casing. Some well casings will have either a fully removable top or a small breather hole to pour the bleach into the well. Use a funnel if the breather hole is too small to fill with bleach. Pay careful attention not to spill the bleach. Place the hose inside the well casing.