A jet pump is the pump you can see: a motor and pump body next to the tank, or on a pad by the house. It sucks water up from a shallow well, which is why it's the standard setup for sprinkler wells across Sebastian and Vero Beach.
Call (321) 220-9883Common jet pump faults
- Runs, but no water. Lost prime. Air got into the suction side through a leak, a loose fitting or a bad foot or check valve.
- Won't start. Power, switch, capacitor or motor.
- Water dripping under the pump. Usually a worn shaft seal.
- Screeching or grinding. Motor bearings going.
- Weak sprinklers. A clogged impeller or strainer, an air leak or a low water level.
Losing prime again and again?
A jet pump only works when the suction line stays full. Re-priming gets it going, but if air keeps getting in, it'll drain back and you'll be priming again next week. The real fix is finding the leak or the valve that's letting go.
Sprinkler wells
Plenty of homes on county or city water run a separate shallow well for irrigation. Those pumps work hardest in the dry spring and get forgotten until the lawn browns. We cover them just like household wells.
Repair or replace?
Seals, capacitors, switches and impellers are all replaceable. A burnt motor or cracked housing usually means a new pump. If the water level has dropped beyond a jet pump's reach, a submersible may be the better answer.
Common questions
Can I prime the pump myself?
Usually, by filling it through the prime plug. If it keeps losing prime, there's a leak or failed valve to fix.
My sprinkler pump runs all the time. Why?
Often a leak or broken sprinkler line, or a pump that can't reach cut-off pressure. Turn it off and call.
Is salt air a problem near the river?
It speeds up corrosion on pumps, switches and fittings, so riverside and island pumps need checking more often.