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    Kristen Nail Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 2, 2016, 09:13 PM
    Float switch in water tank not shutting off incoming eater
    Float switch on well water tank not stopping fill up
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    Apr 3, 2016, 02:40 AM
    Describe your well system.
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    Apr 4, 2016, 07:15 AM
    I would think you simply need to replace the switch. Those switches are fairly simple and many are mechanical in nature, so it might be possible to remove and clean it to get it operating again.
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