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    loudermilk123 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 4, 2007, 01:47 PM
    Well Pressure
    A few weeks ago I had to replace my well submersible pump. I replaced it with a larger 220volt 1HP pump. The problem now is that I have no water pressure. I rewired the pump correctly for 220. My pressure switch is staying closed and the pump runs only a few seconds and then I suppose get hot and resets. I'm guessing that whatever is causing this is what burned up the old pump but I have found nothing to stop the water flow through the lines. Is it possible that my Pressure Tank has broken inside? I don't know how to check it but my pressure gauge only reads about 15 psi when the pump is running. Thanks for any help!
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    Mar 4, 2007, 09:58 PM
    I would love to help but wells are not my forte. Does it have a check valve? Is your test gauge accurate? Can you get one that reads up to 200 pounds [psi]?
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