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    Apr 4, 2013, 07:51 AM
    How do I increase the water pressure on the well not the house
    Hi
    I have well water, on the piping on the well there is a faucet to conect a garden hose but seen that the water pressure is very poor How do I increased that pressure? In order to water the lawn with portable sprinkler?

    Tahnk you
    Simon
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    Apr 4, 2013, 08:00 AM
    The faucet would have to be after the pressure tank.

    Chuck
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    Apr 4, 2013, 07:41 PM
    Depends on where the checkvalve is, but it is true that you would expect to find the spigot after the pressure tank. Is the pump in the well or above ground?
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    Apr 5, 2013, 02:31 PM
    We can up your water pressure But I don't understand why you wouldn't want the house pressure brought up as well. Back to you, b bTom
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