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Ok, here's what doesn't make sense to me: If the tank is full, and it is, why won't it build pressure? Is there something in the pump that may need fixing, and if so, what? Where are the jets?
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The blatter tank is a 9 gal. After we replaced it, that's when we seemed to start having the problem.

Pump is in the basement (above ground). Also, we replaced an old blatter tank (3-4 gal) with a new one about 3 yrs ago. Would that have an effect?

Jackie

Well, I'm back ... same problem different year, and I'm going crazy.

We have a 280' deep well with a 3/4 hp Gould pump, in the basement. The pump shuts off, but only after it runs for 1/2 hr or...

Well, I'm back ... same problem different year, and I'm going crazy.

We have a 280' deep well with a 3/4 hp Gould pump, in the basement. The pump shuts off, but only after it runs for 1/2 hr or...

There's only one pipe running from the wall to the pump.

JS

Okay, here's what I did. We reduced the setting on the switch from 30/50 to 20/40. The pressure isn't as good, but the pump only runs about 4 min. before it stops, compared to 15-20 min. before....

Hi guys,

I wrote the following a few days ago, but I need to add more info:
Hi all,

About a month ago we replaced the switch (?) on our well pump. It was a 20/40 so we adjusted to 30/50.
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Hi all,

About a month ago we replaced the switch (?) on our well pump. It was a 20/40 so we adjusted to 30/50.

The pressure seems to build okay until it hits about 48 psi. After that, it...

I went to your link and I'm going to drain the bladder tank and recheck pressure.

Thanks for your help.

Hi all,

Please bear with me as I know little about this stuff, but I'm learning fast.
My husband replaced the pressure gauge on our well. I believe we went from a 30-50 to a 20-40 Pumptrol, and I...