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    Jul 15, 2009, 03:36 PM
    How can I tell if my pressure switch is faulty I have a sumbmersible system
    My submersible pump went so I changed the pump and still can't get water is it my pressure switch or something else. We had a very close lightning strike last night
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    Jul 15, 2009, 04:14 PM

    "Very close lightning strike last night" would cause me to check circuit breakers & FUSES. This submersible pump is being used in what pool of water? Is it a pool, boat, drainage ditch, sewer system...
    Repost with more info.
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    Jul 15, 2009, 04:20 PM

    What's pressure reading on the tank?
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    Jul 15, 2009, 04:32 PM

    Parti, as has been suggested, first check the breaker. Then, simply remove the cover to the switch and see if the points are closed. Get back with that info.
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