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    Aug 13, 2011, 02:10 PM
    Cant get jet pump to shut off?
    Jet pump pressure at 50psi won't shut off tried pressure switch no luck
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    Aug 13, 2011, 02:19 PM

    Does 5the pump go past the cut off point of 50 PSI? The first thing I would is shut the power off at the breaker box and open up the control box. Next, I would check the contacts to see id they had burnt and fused together in the closed position. Let me know what you find. Good luck. Tom
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