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    Do I have a leak in the water line from the well to the house?

    I guess I'll call in a professional to have a looksee. Thanks.
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    Do I have a leak in the water line from the well to the house?

    Well, I shut off the main water valve and monitored the pressure gauge. It never budged. So I figured I'd run the water until the pump kicked in just to make sure I was reading it properly. PROBLEM...the pump kicked in, but the pressure gauge still didn't move! The electrical component must...
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    Do I have a leak in the water line from the well to the house?

    Ah...of course! Thanks. I'll do that right away and will let you know what I find. Thanks for the incredibly quick response!
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    Do I have a leak in the water line from the well to the house?

    I was replacing the supports for my front steps today and was digging new holes for the posts. After digging about 2 1/2 feet deep I notice water starting to fill in the hole. It seemed to ooze from the direction where my well is located. I know I didn't cause a break by digging because I was...
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    Why do I have two water tanks?

    You were dead on! You guys were dead on in diagnosing my low water flow problem. Check out the picture of a piece of piping that was removed from the line between my tank and filter. I now have a new water treatment system that does not use an air injector or second tank. It is a Greensand...
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    Why do I have two water tanks?

    Thanks Gary. I think your diagnosis seems spot on. It makes total sense to me now. I guess I will have to have someone come in and do things right. Thanks again for the insights! Mike
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    Why do I have two water tanks?

    I guess I'll have to get someone in to size it all up. Thanks to everyone for their help. I certianly learned a lot from this forum. If anyone else has anything to add to Bob's comments, please post them. Thanks again. Mike
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    Why do I have two water tanks?

    So, that being said, I'm a little confused as to why my water flow has gradually slowed. It was fine 6 months ago, but steadily slowed. Is there an explanation for this? Should I remove this device...but at what cost to the water filter? Does anyone have a solution to solve my problem with...
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    Why do I have two water tanks?

    I have no idea what the grey gadget is. But here is a picture... There are degree markings around the edge. Starting at the 3 o'clock mark says CLOSED, then moving clockwise it reads, 75,60,45,30,15,OPEN,15,30,45,60,75,CLOSED. It currently is pointing to 60 degree mark. Bob - are you...
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    Why do I have two water tanks?

    Here is a picture my water filtering system and where my water line gets routed to the rest of the house. Here is a link to the water filter from Culligan... http://culligan.ca/residential/wholehome/model/Medallist
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    Why do I have two water tanks?

    Sorry for the lack of details in the last post. Here is some finer details... When I turn water on at any faucet in the house it seems to flow at a normal flow (I think i may been using the term pressure incorrectly). When I leave the water running the flow slows to a low rate - a trickle...
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    Why do I have two water tanks?

    I tried the bypass but there was no improvement in the water pressure. When I turned on a faucet it was normal and then faded again as usual. I guess it is a clog, right? There is one faucet (it is outside) that is connected to the water line before the water filter system; the pressure...
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    Why do I have two water tanks?

    I drained the system and everything seems to be properly functioning with both tanks. After I turned the pump back on and everything had filled up again, I turned water on at a faucet that is closest to the tanks (is a water faucet for the outside that is connected before my water...
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    Why do I have two water tanks?

    I don't know much about the pump other than it is a submersible. The interesting thing is that the tank that the pressure gauge is connected to seems to be working just fine. Pump kicks in a 30 PSI and cuts out at 50 PSI. I do not lose pressure when water is not in use nor does it short...
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    Why do I have two water tanks?

    Hi Bob, I lose water pressure if I turn water on in more than one place at a time. As for the second tank, it is not painted but looks liek the tanks in this link...http://www.wellmate.com/products_trad.htm
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