How To Prime A Well Pump Video. The well pump, or water pump, is the heart of the system. When the pump body has filled, you will need to screw the pump prime opening plug (or water pressure gauge) back in place.
Day or night, whether for your home or business, we can take care of any problem that may arise with your well system. This could take several attempts, so be patient. Pour water into the pump prime opening until the pump housing is filled.
However, water should be drinkable if you're using a well pump and filter the water well before and after it goes through the hose.
If your water pump is a two line jet pump (two pipes run to the well) it is drawing water from a deeper well and might need more than a small amount of water to prime the pump. After the water pump has taken the prime, tighten the prime opening plug with the wrench. Turn the power to the water pump off if the pressure did not climb. Step 1, turn off electrical power to the pump.