How to Prime a Well - A Simple Guide
No Water? No Worries! A Friendly Guide to Priming Your Well Pump Woke up this morning, groggy, stumbled to the kitchen for that much-needed morning coffee, only to find nothing. Nada. Zip. Your tap spits out a pathetic wheeze of air instead of a refreshing gush of water. Ugh. It's a familiar and deeply frustrating scenario for anyone who relies on a well. Before you panic and start envisioning life without showers, laundry, or even flushing the toilet, take a deep breath. Chances are, your well pump has simply lost its "prime," and with a little know-how, you can probably fix it yourself. We're talking about priming a well, and it's a pretty common dance for well owners. ...