I'll try to make this as simple as I can. We have an underground storage cistern between our well and house. For reasons I can explain (if necessary) the cistern was pumped dry. Now it has been refilled, but the in house pump cannot draw water from it. Our plumber has suggested that the stand pipe in the cistern, for some reason, has not re-primed, and we must uncover the cistern and reprime the stand pipe. Any comments or suggestions? Our plumber, while good, admits he is NOT an expert on wells or cisterns.
2007-01-26 14:36:37 · 1 answers · asked by clancysoda 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It would seem that your pump is located above the water level, is of the centrifugal type, and it has lost its prime. In some fashion it will be necessary to fill the suction tube with water.
If the cistern is entirely closed, except for a breather pipe, perhaps you could block the breather pipe and pressurize the cistern. This would force water up the suction pipe. One or more faucets would need to be open to relieve air pressure.
If the pump is below the water level, something else is wrong.
2007-01-26 15:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by Ed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋