How to Prime a Well Pump

Why do you need to prime a well pump, and do you need to prime it more than once? Our pump expert explains how to prime a well pump and what to do if you need to prime it a second time.

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The product experts at Power Equipment Direct answer your most common power equipment questions.

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[drykadenarian]

Thank you. This saved me a headache when I returned from vacation. Took less than 2 cups to get my shallow well pump going

[jackplummer]

Just exactly what I needed. The only thing was, when I finally got enough water into the priming port, it shot out and I had an unexpected shower. But, the video was absolutely great. Thank you so very much.

[garysteinert]

Saved me buying a new pump after I repaired a crack at the input. Thanks.

[michaeldial]

I have to prime my shallow well jet pump each time I use it. I don’t have a tank on my prime port. If I added one there would that solve the problem of having to prime every time?

Also, with no tank, my jet pump constantly runs. Is that ok?

[RayAviles-jo]

Don't know why my well pump not working