There is a faucet on the back side of the tank. I just checked it and it has plenty of pressure.
We don't have a water conditioner and we don't have kids or anyone who would have messed with anything.
Hubby is overseas (just left yesterday) and I haven't been able to talk to him yet. I will ask him when he last changed the filter and if he has messed with any valves.
I miss him already. :-(
EBH, I agree. Aside from the ones on this thread who would advise me to fix my car by rotating the air in my tires, adjusting my canuter valve, and adding blinker fluid, FReepers are a great group of informative and helpful people!
Thank you very much for your help. I will replace the filter and see if that helps. If not then I guess I'll have to call someone in.
Thanks again for your help. I really appreciate it.
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At least that indicates that the very expensive items are working OK. If you hook up a hose to that faucet on the tank, turn fully on and time the length of time it takes the pump to run for a re-pressurizing cycle (from pump turn-off to turn-on) that would help narrow down the possible causes of the problem.
Since your filter is in the system BEFORE the tank, it will only be the problem if the pump runs for an excessive amount of time in order to reach its cut-off pressure.
Is the water pressure low ALL THE TIME in the house or is it normal at first and then diminishing and takning a very long time to build up again?
If you are going to sharpen it then it doesn't have to be removed.
I'd get a new one (at Lowe's or Home Depot). Put a block of wood under the blade and just remove the bolt. Spray on some WD40 and clean the area and put the new blade on, securing it tightly into place.
If the bolt is stubborn you might have to call on your "too friendly" neighbor for assistance. You live in Texas so I'm assuming there are firearms in the house. You could stand aside holding one, explaining to Mr. Toofriendly that you are just keeping an eye out for 'predators'.
Hope you get your water back soon.
On a lighter note, I just sowed Texas bluebonnets in my yard, (the blue flower and the maroon variety - Alamo fire). Far as I know they haven't been grown in Virginia. When I get them going I'll suggest they plant some at Monticello.