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Outdoor Water Source: Connecting to the Pump Outdoor Water Source: Connecting to the Pump From "Ed the Plumber" episode DETP-106

In this segment, Ed explains how to connect the intake and outtake lines to the pump.

Materials:

Shears
Hose clamps
Silcock
Pressure gauge
1 inch transition fitting
Union valve
3/4 inch flexible pipe

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

1. Cut your pipe to length and attach the intake pipe to a union (figure A).

2. Contour the pipe to the fitting on the pump. Secure with two hose clamps.

3. Create a brass header (figure B), which consists of a pressure gauge and silcock on the pump discharge (figure C). A union valve union is also a good idea for easy winterizing.

4. Attach the 3/4 inch discharge pipe and begin the run (figure D) to your spigot location. Remember to run water and electric in two separate trenches according to local codes.

Tip: Before turning the pump on, prime it by filling it with water.