I have an above ground water pump. there is good pressure(40), but the pump does not stop. Pump co did diagnostic test and said that foot valve needs to be replaced. The company charge me $399 for diagnostic test and and about $2200 for the foot valve replacement. It is reasonable.
Sounds outrageous to me. Besides the price I don't understand how a foot valve would cause the pump not to stop. Basically all a foot valve is, is a one way valve that allows the water to be pumped out of the well, and closes when the pump stops to keep the water from returning to the well. Maybe there is extenuating circumstances that would make the bill so high. A deep well would be more expensive than a shallow well, because there are two pipes to pull and they are much longer. It would be interesting what the invoice says the individual charges were. Parts, labor, etc. $2,599 should be enough to replace the whole system pump and all. Unless of course this is something like an irrigation pump. Good Luck
Yes, considering they have to pull all the pipe in the well to get to the foot valve which is at the bottom of the well.
WOW! Just read my exact problem there...I do have a water feed and pressure build up to 40 psi BUT same here...Pump will not stop. About 8 years ago I myself with the help of some friends pulled the two pipes from the well bottom put all new fittings on. Replaced the pressure tank and installed brand new well pump. So from what I am reading here I am understanding it is the foot valve that is causing my problem now. So I feel I can pull the two lines (55') and replace the foot valve and hopefully this is my problem??? I noticed as long as the pump is left running it builds up 40 psi and we can run our water but at 50it is suppose to shut the pump down but will not...OK?
