How to Replace Jet Deep-Well Foot Pump Valves

How to Replace Jet Deep-Well Foot Pump Valves
Published: Nov 16, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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Step 1

Turn off the electricity to the jet pump.

Step 2

Remove the cap from the well head. The cap is secured by three set screws around its rim.

Step 3

Disconnect the well pipes from the house feeds on the inside of the well casing. In a deep-well system there are two well pipes. The house feeds will be held onto the well pipes with union fittings. Plumber's pliers will be necessary to loosen the fittings.

Step 4

Attach the derrick to the well pipes and remove the pipes from the well. The foot valve will be attached to the jet body on the bottom of the pipes.

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Step 5

Unscrew the damaged foot valve from the jet body using the plumber's pliers.

Step 6

Screw the new foot valve onto the jet body and tighten it firmly.

Step 7

Lower the new foot valve, jet body and well pipes into the well using the derrick.

Step 8

Attach the well pipes to the the house pipes on the side of the well casing and tighten the union fittings.

Step 9

Install the well cover and tighten the set screws.

Step 10

Restore electricity to the pump.

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