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    CJ 7561 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 13, 2009, 08:42 AM
    Clogged water lines
    I have a 35 year old full sized house trailer I use for a week-end place several times a year. The water supply is from a shallow well & pump. Last week the pump would not quit running, so I replaced the pressure switch (20/40) and fixed the problem. I suspected the pump was going bad because I had to lower the high pressure to get the pump to stop running. The new switch had a single spring so I was able to do that.

    This week we have several clogged faucets/toiles in the trailer. I suspect the impeller has lost a vane and sent debris through the plumbing. What woud be the best way to unclog this?

    Should I open the pipe where the supply comes in or an outside faucet and blow air through the pipes in reverse or try and systematically flush the pipes with water?
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    Nov 13, 2009, 06:58 PM

    You can try back flushing. Are you certain that the water level in the well isn't low and the pump is pulling dirt out of the bottom of the well?

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    Nov 16, 2009, 05:26 AM

    Water level is fine. Looks like calcium buildup as it is about 1/32-1/16 size particles and are non metallic. Back flushing worked. Thanks for the help...
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