New tank new pump, no pressure??

[Toyz]

After i got out of the shower this morning i noticed the pump had not turned itself off (above ground well pump).

So i go downstairs to see that there is no pressure building up. I try to fill the tank with air from my compressor to no avail. The system would not build pressure. So i run to my local HD and pick up the exact same tank that was there previously (Flotec 19gal). Installed the new tank after removing the old tank and flipped on the pump... Still would not build pressure! So i :vroam: back to the local HD and buy a new pump (exact same pump that was existing, flotec 3/4 deep well.)

Primed the pump with water from my neighbors, close all valves and turned on the pump again.... No pressure!!:banghead::banghead: I tried numerous times to prime the system to no avail. So i am here seeking help from a more qualified person. I can not imagine that my well is dry, my neighbors have no issues and the creek across the street seems to be fine. Is there anyway for a novice to perform a well check test?? Could there be something i am missing when priming?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Oh i hope my well is not dry!!
Thank you
Kyle

[joed]

Open the top of your well and drop a string down witha weight on it. It will go to the bottom of the well and tell you how dep the wel lis. Then drop the same string down with something that floats like sood attached. That will tell you how high the water is.

[Toyz]

Great, thanks! Now i just have to dig up my yard... :vollkommenauf:

[Fischer]

Not sure why you would have to dig up your yard.

Been years since I've had a well, but here goes.

Of course check to see if there's water in the well, as joe said.

I know you said you primed it, but was it running (seems like a stupid question, but I had to ask, sorry"

Did the old pump have grit in the bottom?

Did the new pump seem like it was pumping any water?

Did the new pump feel hot?

Raise the pump a few feet, and see if that changes. Don't be afraid of disconncting the pump, let it squirt out, just have someone by the shut off switch.

Of course check to see if there's water in the well.

I've had pumps that sat too close to the bottom that immediately clog, even after a complete clean, so that's why you need to check it.

If the pump does work, it probably means you have a break or clog in the line, or on the off chance a valve broke, or was mistakingly shut off.

That's all I can think of for now. Let us know.

[Toyz]

Thank you for your response.

Pump does pump water, when i prime it and i turn it on the gauge jumps (shows pressure for a second) then drops back down to zero.

It is an above ground bump (in the basement) so no need to raise or lower it.

All plumbing (intake and return?) are under the front yard with exception to where it stubs out into the garage (where the pump is). I have tried just about every possible thing there is to without chasing the lines down into the well and checking the well. But i have to dig to accomplish that. :(

Thank you guys for taking the time to respond.. Much appreciated!

Kyle

[Toyz]

Thank you for your response.

Pump does pump water, when i prime it and i turn it on the gauge jumps (shows pressure for a second) then drops back down to zero.

It is an above ground bump (in the basement) so no need to raise or lower it.

All plumbing (intake and return?) are under the front yard with exception to where it stubs out into the garage (where the pump is). I have tried just about every possible thing there is to without chasing the lines down into the well and checking the well. But i have to dig to accomplish that. :(

Thank you guys for taking the time to respond.. Much appreciated!

Kyle

[Fischer]

Thank you for your response.

Pump does pump water, when i prime it and i turn it on the gauge jumps (shows pressure for a second) then drops back down to zero.


Me, Sounds like it's losing it's prime after the water for the prime passes through, which may indicate a leak in the line from the well.

It is an above ground bump (in the basement) so no need to raise or lower it.


Me-is it a type (ground bump or Pump)?

All plumbing (intake and return?) are under the front yard with exception to where it stubs out into the garage (where the pump is). I have tried just about every possible thing there is to without chasing the lines down into the well and checking the well. But i have to dig to accomplish that. :(

Thank you guys for taking the time to respond.. Much appreciated!

Kyle

If you can take a picture of your pump setup.

[Gary Slusser]

Thank you for your response.

Pump does pump water, when i prime it and i turn it on the gauge jumps (shows pressure for a second) then drops back down to zero.

It is an above ground bump (in the basement) so no need to raise or lower it.

All plumbing (intake and return?) are under the front yard with exception to where it stubs out into the garage (where the pump is). I have tried just about every possible thing there is to without chasing the lines down into the well and checking the well. But i have to dig to accomplish that. :(

Thank you guys for taking the time to respond.. Much appreciated!

Kyle
You put air in the pressure tank. That was wrong. The pressure tank has nothing to do with the pump not being able to move water and build pressure.

You need to check the air pressure in the tank and adjust it to 1-2 psi below the turn the pump on setting on the switch. You check the air pressure with no water in the tank. 30/50 psi gets 29-28 psi air pressure with no water in the tank.

You also said you shut off all valves after priming the pump and turning it on. You need to allow water out of the pump, into the pressure tank to get the priming to 'work'.

Is this a single line shallow well or deep well two line jet pump? If single line, the jet may be blocked, it is usually inside the wet end inline with the water line from the well. If two line, the jet is in the well.

I strongly suggest finding and digging up the well to extend the casing above ground (12" or so) so you can get into it the next time you have a problem and no water.