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    oludare1 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 4, 2011, 08:55 PM
    What is wrong and how do I fix my Well Holding tank?
    I have a well water system for my house water supply and my faucet is pulsating and clicking sounds during water usage at my holding tank:

    Well Capacity of 10GPM
    Well system of 520'
    1 HP x 5GPM Pump
    Proflo 62 Gallons holding tank

    Thanks for your help
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    Apr 4, 2011, 10:00 PM

    Assuming a bladder tank.

    Have you check for ruptured bladder. Press valve stem to see if you get air or water out of tank.

    What is pump cut in and cut off pressures.

    If new set up, was tank properly pressurized?
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