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I'm no expert but I think it's broke.

I went out and checked the stupid thing and the pressure is at 32 and the pump is not kicking in. It's not moving from 32 either.

That's bad isn't it? Shouldn't the pump kick in after running the water for 10 minutes?


17 posted on 10/11/2006 5:54:20 PM PDT by Miztiki (Pearland, TX)
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To: Miztiki

Not necessarily broke. The pump will fill up a holding tank that's got an air bladder in the top. The bladder compresses as the tank fills, and maintains pressure while the tank empties. When it gets empty enough, the pump runs and fills it back up.


18 posted on 10/11/2006 5:57:28 PM PDT by tacticalogic ("Oh bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
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To: Miztiki

Loosened corrosion inside the pipes are OK for human consumtion (technically) but as noted don't do any laundry till it's cleared up.


19 posted on 10/11/2006 5:57:49 PM PDT by Freedom4US (u)
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To: Miztiki

Dang! I cannot believe nobody has thought of this!

IS THERE A DEAD PERSON BLEEDING IN THE WELL! You better go slide on down in there with a rope around your waist just in case and check.


20 posted on 10/11/2006 6:01:54 PM PDT by cajungirl (no)
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To: Miztiki

NO, it's running fine, the pump is probably down the hole and you can't hear it.

If the water is flowing and you have a steady 32 PSI, you are good.


21 posted on 10/11/2006 6:03:10 PM PDT by Toby06
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