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    Aug 23, 2009, 12:32 PM
    Under ground well water system
    The pressure tank has ruptured at the top on bulkhead weld. What will cause the over pressure?
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    Aug 23, 2009, 12:58 PM

    Hard to say, other than the pump not shutting off. I would definitely replace the switch. This illustrates why well systems should have a pressure relief valve.
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    Aug 23, 2009, 01:14 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by turncrt View Post
    The pressure tank has ruptured at the top on bulkhead weld. What will cause the over pressure?
    Are you talking about a pressure tank or a blladder tank?(see images) What does your pressure gage read when the pump shuts off? What are the settings on your control box? Let me know, Tom
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