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  • May 12, 2008, 08:54 AM
    rigger71
    Shallow well pump
    It will build pressure but as soon as it shuts off at 38lbs. It drops to 18lbs. In about 1min
  • May 12, 2008, 10:54 AM
    speedball1
    Quote:
    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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