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    May 24, 2013, 08:06 AM
    Low water pressure
    Hi.. I have a well and all of a sudden water pressure to house dropped... I checked the tank pressure and it read 10-12 lbs... replaced water pressure switch and water pressure went to 35 lbs great pressure.. lasted for a couple of hours and pressure gauge reads 10-12 lbs again... if I take pressure switch of and reinstall pressure goes back up but doesn't last... any ideas to help... thanks... lenny
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    May 24, 2013, 08:26 AM
    When it pumps up to 35 PSI does the gage hold steady or does it drop beak? What type of pump? Surface or submersible? Back to you, Tom
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    May 24, 2013, 09:06 AM
    Hey thanks for writing back... it holds at 35 for a couple of hours and then slowly drops... its a submersible pump... thanks... lenny
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    May 24, 2013, 09:23 AM
    .. it holds at 35 for a couple of hours and then slowly drops..
    If the gage drops without making a draw then I'd suspect a leaky check/foot valve, Regards, Tom
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