Wells, Sump Pumps and Septic Sewage Systems - Fresh Rebuild, low pressure, low volume

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highanddry
04-27-09, 08:09 PM
Just rebuilt a Myers HJ50D. There doesn't seem to be any water leaks. Barely moving water. Won't build up enough pressure to trip pressure switch. Just replaced impeller, diffuser, seals, etc. Drawing shows a screen, but mine didn't have one when I disassembled it. Pump had good pressure and volume before impeller broke. It's in a 4 foot casement well that's only about 30 feet deep. Any suggestions?
Also, it's only pumping about 1.5 gallons per minute. The ejector is at the bottom of the lines dropped in the well with a foot valve attached to the ejector. Water level is about 10 feet below pump. House is about 20 feet higher than pump. The 1.5 gallons is from a faucet at the pump house.

Bruce 01
04-28-09, 04:11 AM
Do you know if the jet is clear? (unobstructed)
highanddry
04-28-09, 06:36 AM
No. I had to replace a fitting just above the jet. Jet is about 30 feet down. I suspect when I changed fitting some scale broke loose. Is there any effective way to clean a jet or should I replace it?

highanddry
04-28-09, 10:34 AM
Replaced jet. Going to take a shower now. Thanks