Can a jet pump be re-primed after winterizing?

Our photo (left) shows a two-line jet pump that will need priming through its top plug if it was drained and left dry during building shut-down or winterizing. If building water is supplied by a private pump and well system, you may need to bring along water to re-prime the well pump.

Why does my water pump turn on but not turn off?

If the pump turns on but does not turn off check that the shutoff valve supplying water to the building is indeed closed – otherwise your system may be pumping water out of an open faucet or a leaky burst water pipe.

What to do if there is no water in your water pump?

If there is still no water, then it’s time to break down and actually examine the pump. It’s possible that something in the motor of the pump needs to be replaced or it’s time for a whole new unit. Here’s what to do. Grab a friend and ask them to turn the water pump off and on when you need it.

Is it OK to turn on water after winterizing?

If the building was winterized and pipes drained, chances are that all faucets and valves were left “open”. Don’t turn on the water supply before closing all supply piping drains that were left open.

Our photo (left) shows a two-line jet pump that will need priming through its top plug if it was drained and left dry during building shut-down or winterizing. If building water is supplied by a private pump and well system, you may need to bring along water to re-prime the well pump.

If there is still no water, then it’s time to break down and actually examine the pump. It’s possible that something in the motor of the pump needs to be replaced or it’s time for a whole new unit. Here’s what to do. Grab a friend and ask them to turn the water pump off and on when you need it.

If the pump turns on but does not turn off check that the shutoff valve supplying water to the building is indeed closed – otherwise your system may be pumping water out of an open faucet or a leaky burst water pipe.

If the building was winterized and pipes drained, chances are that all faucets and valves were left “open”. Don’t turn on the water supply before closing all supply piping drains that were left open.