Hi I need some help. I am a first-time female cottage owner with a pump problem. Recently replaced the foot valve (it was clogged with muck) but the pump doesn<t draw water and needs to be re-primed after it has been left shut off for a few days – it seems to require about 2 cups of water to get it going again. My friend told me that I should just leave the power to the pump on for the season (breaker box switch) so the system holds its pressure. But I am afraid of leaving it on – I only go to the cottage every 3 weeks or so.
The pressure tank is an old galvanized steel model with just an on off switch. Please help me sort this out!!!!