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    Dec 20, 2009, 11:40 AM
    Pump runs willnot build over 15 psi
    Cleaned out crud from hi/low pressure switch bladder is @ 39 psi pump runs (yes it is primed) but willnot go over 15 psi
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    Dec 20, 2009, 01:25 PM

    What's your control box setting? 40 on and 60 off? Uf you shut the pump off will it still hold pressure? Let me know, Tom

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