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    Steve V Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 25, 2009, 04:51 AM
    Loss of Water Pressure/Well
    Over the couple of days, we've noticed a significant drop in water pressure. We have a well that's about 300 feet deep. I read another person's post regarding low pressure and TONY recommended turning up the pressure by turning the 2 screws that control when the pump turns on and off. I noticed that my pressure valve doesn't move. I turn the water on and wait for the pump to turn on, but the pressure valve doesn't move from 35. So, how do I know how much to turn the screws? Should I even be turning the screws? Is there something else wrong?
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    Aug 25, 2009, 05:22 AM
    If your pressure gage's stuck replace it. You're getting false readings. Let me know when you have a new gage and what the readings are when the pump turns on and when it shuts off. Regards, Tom
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    Aug 25, 2009, 06:33 AM

    "Over the couple of days, we've noticed a significant drop in water pressure."

    How have you noticed this from reduced volume coming out of faucets, or from simply looking at the gauge?
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