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Q: Will fuel shut off switch activate if pressure in fuel system drops?
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A water pressure switch is commonly used to control a well pump. The switch is installed at the pressure tank and when water goes out of the tank pressure drops . When pressure gets to 30 psi that's usually the setting for the switch to activate the pump. The pump will come on and run for 2-5 minutes replenishing the tank to 50 psi then the switch will turn it off. (some systems are 40-60, but 30-50 is common)


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