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problemhome
Nov 15, 2008, 02:10 PM
We had our electric worked on today. When it was off, people used the water and now the water pressure is very, very, low. Any quick fixes?
speedball1
Nov 15, 2008, 02:25 PM
Is your control box calling for pressure and the pump won't turn on? Pump runs but no pressure? Should I keep on guessing or can you furnish me with some details. Regards, Tom
problemhome
Nov 15, 2008, 03:40 PM
Pump runs fine, pressure gets to 40, you flush the toilet and there is no pressure. I called a pump expert and he seems to think the electrician is giving it 110 instead of 220; electrician has been called back and we shall see. It is an older home, had a fuse panel and nothing, absolutely nothing was labeled. I am awaiting word even as I type. Thank you for your input and if the problem doesn't get solved, I will contact you.
speedball1
Nov 15, 2008, 03:51 PM
Pump runs fine, pressure gets to 40, you flush the toilet and there is no pressure. I don't see how it could be working off one leg of 220 if it pumps up to pressure. Does the pump start back up when the pressure drops to zero? The bladder tank's supposed to maintain pressure and that's where I'd start to check.
Good luck, n Tom