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rigger71
May 12, 2008, 08:54 AM
It will build pressure but as soon as it shuts off at 38lbs. It drops to 18lbs. In about 1min

speedball1
May 12, 2008, 10:54 AM
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