A community irrigation system in Tamarac kept losing pump prime even after the check valve was replaced. GroundLogic diagnosed the real cause — a severely corroded galvanized suction line allowing air pockets to destroy the pump's vacuum — and replaced the entire suction line with new Schedule 40 PVC on the same visit.
The corroded pipes had been in the ground for decades. Once pulled, the cause of the priming failure was immediately obvious.
Before — Removed
The Problem
During — New PVC Install
The Fix
Most contractors replace the check valve and call it done. But if the pump keeps losing prime after a new check valve, the suction line is almost always the real problem. Here's why:
If your community or residential irrigation pump keeps losing prime, don't keep re-priming it. Call us for a proper diagnosis at (754) 268-1198.
This community is one of our regular maintenance accounts in Tamarac. We provide scheduled inspections, seasonal tune-ups, and priority emergency service for HOA communities throughout Broward County. When something breaks, we respond fast — no waiting weeks for a contractor to show up.
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