What is Pump Priming?
Pump priming is when water, or some other liquid, is used to draw up more liquid from a well that has already been tapped. While pump priming is not necessary with many modern pumps, there are times when it may be necessary, especially with older pumps. Therefore, knowing what to do and when to do it may be essential in some situations to ensure proper water supply. Pump priming needs to occur when air has seeped down into the pump, replacing fluid and causing a loss of pressure. Most pumps use fluid, usually water, to create the pressure and suction needed to pull up more liquid from below ground. Therefore, when air seeps into the system, there is a loss of pressure. In order to prime the pump, often all that is needed is another source of the liquid being sought. This is usually accomplished simply by pouring some of that liquid down the well. Once that is done, simply turning on the pump or using a hand crank, depending on the type of pump, is usually all that is required. In most
Pump priming is when water, or some other liquid, is used to draw up more liquid from a well that has already been tapped. While pump priming is not necessary with many modern pumps, there are times when it may be necessary, especially with older pumps. Therefore, knowing what to do and when to do it may be essential in some situations to ensure proper water supply. Pump priming needs to occur when air has seeped down into the pump, replacing fluid and causing a loss of pressure. Most pumps use fluid, usually water, to create the pressure and suction needed to pull up more liquid from below ground. Therefore, when air seeps into the system, there is a loss of pressure.
