Could use some tips on debugging Lake Water pump

[Descant]

If there are 100 pumps, there are 100 different hook ups. They all work.

[mswlogo]

Originally Posted by Descant

If there are 100 pumps, there are 100 different hook ups. They all work.

And they are all similar. 1”-1.5” Poly line, with a foot valve/screen. Most need priming.

Probably the biggest variation are folks that use submersible well pumps. Which is a pretty cool idea and something I’d consider long term if I was gonna continue with lake water. No priming

[TiltonBB]

Originally Posted by mswlogo

And they are all similar. 1”-1.5” Poly line, with a foot valve/screen. Most need priming.

Probably the biggest variation are folks that use submersible well pumps. Which is a pretty cool idea and something I’d consider long term if I was gonna continue with lake water. No priming

Another plus for the submersible well pumps is you cannot hear them. I have one at a commercial property and it works fine. The pump at the house is in the basement and you can hear it whenever it goes on.

[ApS]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Another plus for the submersible well pumps is you cannot hear them. I have one at a commercial property and it works fine. The pump at the house is in the basement and you can hear it whenever it goes on.

I like knowing that water is in use. (That someone has arrived home, and might need help with the groceries).

A pump that starts up at night is also a handy diagnostic tool to determine plumbing faults.