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    Nov 9, 2010, 09:45 AM
    Well water pressure
    I have a well with the pump and take. I recently just had to replace the tank. Now, I have just a stream of water pressure running in the house. What can I do to fix this?
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    Nov 9, 2010, 10:03 AM

    Did you set the bladder tank pressure at 2 PSI under them cut in point on the control box?
    This must be done with the pump shut off and the system bled down. Let me know if it helps. Toim
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    Nov 9, 2010, 10:42 AM
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    Where is that set at? On the points does those need adjusting as well?
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    Nov 9, 2010, 11:03 AM

    Where is that set at?
    There's a snifter valve at the top of the tank. I've put up a picture of how bladder tanks work, ()see image).
    On the points does those need adjusting as well?
    No! The control box settings stay the same. Good luck, Tom
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