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The legality aspect is interesting. Because now that I think about it, it was listed on the new tanks box with other "don't forget these items." The only reason I didn't buy one was because I thought I had one installed already but in a place I didn't see.

Gotcha. When figuring out how to replace my pressure tank I found several photos like this so I thought I was supposed to have one. Well I won't be able to pull my pump until early next week. Any good resources on how to pull and check the pump? Google and YouTube got me pretty far so I...

So I don't believe I have a check valve above ground. (Whoever renovated my house years ago was obviously not a pro) Could it be likely that there is one on the pipe leading from the house to the actual well (under ground)? Or is it possible that it would've functioned just fine without one...

So I got around to doing a few more tests (I've been ill the last few days). I checked the GPM from the tub which is normally the fastest running faucet and was getting around 4.5 GPM. I started with a full tank and 60 psi and got around 9 gallons in 2 minutes and once the pressure dropped to...

Thanks guys i will check these things as soon as I can.

So is there anything else I can answer for the purposes of continuing a diagnosis? Or should I start to lean toward the pump? From everything I read before joining here to ask, I was thinking it may be the pump. But given my lack of experience with wells I wanted to be sure I wasn't missing...

Got the cap off. Cracked it on the edge either because its old or because its cold or both. But I guess I'll replace that now too. I van take better photos in the morning if need be.

Perhaps I did in my first reply to you? The one that showed up all orange. Looks like I responded to everything you asked. If I missed it let me know and I will. Sorry, I've never posted in a forum before. Usually I can search and find my issue by reading them or on you tube. Thanks for...

I'll go grab some photos with the top off shortly here when the snow let's up. The cinder blocks are actually surrounding the well head because a raised flower bed was built around it. I had the well inspected before buying the house and they said it was pushing 11GPM. Dont know if thats more...

Its about 12 inches above the ground

Man I sure messed up pulling quotes to answer each different question. I'll have to work on that.

So as the title says, my well pressure tank will not build pressure back while water is running in the house. The tank starts with full pressure (60psi) when a faucet is opened and drops normally while running down to 40psi and the switch kicks the pump on. It sits at 40psi for a few minutes and...