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Old May 12, 2008, 07:54 AM
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it will build pressure but as soon as it shuts off at 38lbs. it drops to 18lbs. in about 1min

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Originally Posted by rigger71
it will build pressure but as soon as it shuts off at 38lbs. it drops to 18lbs. in about 1min
Two things would cause this. 1) A leak on the pressure side**or**2) a falty check valve that isn't closing right away. My bet's on door #2. Good luck, Tom
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