Another Well System Successfully Diagnosed!

This homeowner called us because they had no water. The original jet pump had failed, so we installed a new one expecting to restore service.

But sometimes replacing the failed part isn't the whole story.

As we began priming the new pump, we found several leaks in the suction pipe coming from the well. After repairing those leaks, the pump was still pulling mud instead of clean water.

We then pulled the suction pipe and discovered it wasn't reaching the water table. We extended the pipe from approximately 30 feet to 42 feet, which allowed the pump to reach water—but only for a short time.

As soon as the jet pump started pumping, the water level inside the well dropped below the pump's lifting capability. The pressure quickly fell, and the pump stopped producing water.

Here's why: A shallow-well jet pump is designed to lift water from approximately 25 feet under normal operating conditions. Once the pumping water level drops deeper than that, the pump simply can't keep up.

The correct repair is to eliminate the jet pump and install a submersible well pump below the water level. Unlike a jet pump that pulls water, a submersible pump pushes water to the home, making it the proper solution when groundwater levels have dropped.

This is a great example of why we don't guess—we diagnose. Sometimes the failed pump is only the symptom. Finding the real problem saves homeowners from spending money on repairs that won't solve the issue.

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