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A foot valve in a water pump system is used to prevent water from flowing back down the pipe once the pump is turned off. It helps maintain the prime of the pump and ensures a continuous flow of water without the need for constant priming.

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What is the function of foot valve in the pump?

A foot valve, in relation to a water well, is a check valve at he bottom of a well to keep the water from running back into the well from the pump when the pump is not running. If the check valve does not hold the water the pump will lose it's prime and will not pump water.


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