Shallow Well Pump Loses Prime and Low Pressure: Foot Valve and Leak Check

Shallow well sprinkler pump loses prime (needs hose priming) and delivers low pressure. Two fixes.

At bottom of suction line. Holds water when pump off → no reprime needed. $15 part.

For sprinkler-only, pressure tank not required. Foot valve + leak-free suction = reliable prime.

Start with foot valve. It's the missing component.

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