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    kjk123 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 24, 2010, 02:40 PM
    Shallow well pump pressure tank
    Pump holds prime and found no leaks but after a few times we run the water or flush the toilet we lose water pressure and eventually lose water completely. Pump has a reset button and when we push that water returns but after each flush or two we have to keep hitting the reset button. We have to go up a hill with a hose about 125 ft to travel trailer. Tried everything any suggestions or answers. Use a 1/2hp leader pump
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    May 24, 2010, 03:07 PM

    Sounds like pump is over heating. Why would it do that? Is pump shutting off properly?

    we have to go up a hill with a hose about 125 ft to travel trailer.
    Don't understand that statement.
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    May 24, 2010, 05:37 PM

    I'd call the pump manufacturer and see if you can find out why the reset button is tripping. Or, if you will post the make/model of the pump, we might be able to find that on the web. I think HK is on the right track here. It is probably a thermal protection circuit of some sort that is turning off the pump when it overheats.
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