Priming a jet pump without losing your mind
If you've ever turned on the faucet and heard nothing but a dry, hollow wheeze from your pipes, you know exactly how frustrating priming a jet pump can be. It usually happens at the worst possible time—maybe after a power outage, right before a shower, or when you're just trying to get the garden watered. It's one of those chores that feels like it should be simple, but if you don't get the physics right, you'll find yourself standing in a puddle of water with a pump that refuses to catch. ...