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You might be wondering if a submersible well pump needs to be primed. Priming can be done automatically or manually. Bear in mind that not all pumps need priming, but most do. You can find a wide array of products in the market which includes self-priming pumps and also those that do not require priming. In this article, we will discuss if submersible belongs to those types of pumps that need priming or not.<\/p>\n

Does a submersible well pump need to be primed? Submersible pumps have a suction intake that is submerged so priming is not required.\u00a0 These types of pumps are usually used as a substitute wherein priming a standard end-suction centrifugal pump would be hard. Make sure that when you are using a submersible well pump, you should use a flow induction sleeve to keep it from overheating. This will force water to flow by the motor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first and the most important thing that you need to do before you operate a pump is to prime it. Take note that if you do not prime a pump, it can lead to a lot of issues and might also damage the water pump. The good thing is that by choosing to use a submersible well pump, there is no need for priming. Let us learn more about this topic below.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Is Priming Necessary in Submersible Pump?<\/h2>\n

Priming is not necessary if your pump is submerged which includes the submersible or vertical pumps. Furthermore, there is no need to prime a pump when it is at a lower elevation than the supply.<\/strong> This is because the low elevation will make sure that the pump suction will be filled thoroughly with liquid all time which is also known as the Flooded Suction Condition.<\/p>\n

Why Do Well Pumps Need to Be Primed?<\/h2>\n

Well pumps need to be primed because it lessens the risk of pump damage during start-up. Priming will prevent the pump impeller to be gas-bound and incapable of pumping the needed liquid. If you want to guarantee a reliable operation, see to it that the pumps must be primed so that air or gases are expelled from the suction and replaced with liquid.<\/strong> Bear in mind that the pump would not properly function when it is not filled with liquid. Furthermore, not priming the pump will lead to an overheated pump system and can cause damage to the internal components of the pump.<\/p>\n

You can also check out this article that talks about why submersible pumps fail<\/a>. We have shared the different reasons that cause the submersible pump to fail or get damaged.<\/p>\n

When is Priming Not Needed?<\/h2>\n

Priming is not needed if you have a self-priming pump. This means that the pump is capable of removing air and gases from itself. You also do not need to prime a pump if it is located in an area where it will always be filled with liquid. <\/strong><\/p>\n

What Happens if a Pump is Not Primed?<\/h2>\n

If you do not prime the pump and provide the fluid that it needs, it will run dry and can cause damage to the component of the pump. Furthermore, not priming a pump or priming it incorrectly can cause malfunction.<\/strong> Pump repair is not only expensive but it can also be an inconvenience because you need to wait for some time for the pump to be repaired until you can use it again. We have also written this article titled; will a submersible pump run without water<\/a>? Check out the article for more tips and information about the topic.<\/p>\n

How to Prime a Deep Well Pump<\/h2>\n

There are a few steps that you need to do when priming a deep well pump. Deep well pumps usually combine the aspects of centrifugal pumps<\/a> and injector pumps to move water from the well. Make sure that you properly prime a deep well pump so that proper water movement can be achieved.<\/strong> Below are the steps on how to prime a deep well pump.<\/p>\n

Step 1 \u2013 Remove Plastic or Rubber<\/h3>\n

The first thing that you need to do when priming a deep well pump is to remove the plastic or rubber prime plug that is located at the top side of the pump.<\/p>\n

Step 2 – Run Water<\/h3>\n

Place a water hose to the exposed hole located on the top of the pump and run the water into the pump casing. Make sure that the casing is full of water. We have also shared this article that\u00a0discusses if a submersible pump needs a pressure tank<\/a>. You can check out the article for more tips and information.<\/p>\n

Step 3 \u2013 Run the Pump<\/h3>\n

Once the casing is full of water, remove the water hose and partially insert the prime plug into the hole located on the top of the pump. Next, run the pump system until you make sure that there are no air bubbles coming out from the bottom of the plug. We have also shared this article titled,\u00a0can submersible pumps run horizontally<\/a>? We have shared an in-depth discussion about the topic.<\/p>\n

Step 4 \u2013 Repeat Steps<\/h3>\n

Repeat the steps by removing the plug and filling the casing with water. Plug the hole partially and run the pump until there are no air bubbles. Make sure to repeat the filling and running process until there are no air bubbles that leak out from the pump. Next, fully insert the prime plug into the pump.<\/p>\n

\u2705 Video \u2013 How to Prime a Well Pump<\/h4>\n

Power Equipment Direct shared the video below on YouTube. It discusses how to prime a well pump. In the video, a pump expert explains why a pump needs to be primed and what to do if you need to prime it for the second time. Check out the video for more tips and information about well pump-priming,<\/p>\n\n\n

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