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    Jan 29, 2010, 06:56 AM
    Water well problems
    For the last few months we have been renovating our house, and the water well has not been used. Now the well will build pressure, but does not seen able to hold it.
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    Jan 29, 2010, 08:51 AM

    The first thing I would suspect is the check/foot valve. If this were stuck in the open position it would give you the problem you're having. Good luck, Tom
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