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  1. trotter13

    Don't ask! Snapped the copper pipe on quick connect spray

    I tightened up the quick connect fitting for the sprayer on the kitchen faucet. I tightened it up so good in fact I snapped the copper pipe that goes into the faucet. Anyway to fix this? Or is it new faucet time? Thanks, Tom
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    Yes they do clog! PEX elbow

    I was reading a post about PEX elbow 90 degree. He asked do they clog? Well now I can confirm they indeed do clog. I have two elbows before my house filter. The water pressure got lower and lower. This went on for three weeks, then one day nothing. No water! I had to blow out my lines with a...
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    This drives me crazy. I'll let you know if it worked

    To many times you read a thread and it finishes with I'll give you an update or I'll let you know if it worked. When all is said and done a simple thank you goes a long way too. I understand that when the problem is fixed a lot of people don't revisit the website and might have missed a post or...
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    How to test wire from pressure switch to wire under ground

    I think I might have a short in my wire going from my pressure controller box to my well. It goes underground to my cement well hole as I call it. My well head is five foot down, inside a 5x5 cement square. Right now I've pulled the pump & the wires are disconnected. How would I test them before...
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    What to do? Running water when its single digits

    I run my water through the faucet when its really cold outside especially with the wind blowing. It cycles my pump alot. But the alternative is frozen pipes. What should I be doing instead? Tom
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    Why I'm putting in a well pump myself

    My local well guy's ripped me off. Charged me 285.00 to replace above ground 90 degree 5 inch length of pipe. It took them 15 mins of time. Billed for 2 guys. I helped while the other guy watched.I expected to pay 125. To 150. I called a different well company for a frozen pipe and they charged...
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    Pulled my first well pump some questions

    My submersible pump 2 wire 1 phase 3/4hp. Kept tripping the breaker, pump is about 23yrs old. I pulled the pump, bought a new one with the same specs. Pump is piped with 1" poly. I bought 1-1/4 to 1" adapter, adapter tapers down like a ribbed fire hose. When I cut the poly I didn't do a good...
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