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    rusty gunk build-up on well pump piping

    some test results bob, all i have for testing is two pool water test kits water pik test kit (for pools) Tot. Alk. = 110 pH < 6.8 (min. reading possible) Premium Pool Check Test Strips Tot. Alk. ~80 pH ~6.0 (min. reading possible) Tot. Hardness ~120 Okay, so the low pH...
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    rusty gunk build-up on well pump piping

    some answers: we no longer have that inline filter, by the way. yes, we had acidic water i have not tested it in years for current numbers what am i trying to do? essentially, learn more from the experts about what you would do if your well water had similar such gunk coming out of...
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    rusty gunk build-up on well pump piping

    when cleaning out a clogged pressure switch input line (2" nipple), it seemed full of a rusty, maroon colored gunk. :( a bit gritty in nature as well. some more info: we are on well water the water tasted bad like iron, so we got a drinking water purifier we do have an acid...
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    Which part has failed in the pressure train?

    thanks for the tips. i did the following: removed old pressure switch. cleaned out a bunch of disgusting seemingly iron/rust gunk (i'll post about this separately) examined and wondered about the integrity of the blackish contacts, didn't know if filing them clean and smooth again would...
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    Which part has failed in the pressure train?

    System: well pump, wellxtrol bladder thingy well -> pump -> pressure switch -> gauge Symptoms: water has begun cutting off completely during showering Recent Action: i went down to look at system. noticed that pressure was bottomed out (i had set it up years ago to be smth like 30-70...
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