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Well pump issue (pressure dropping)

bas157
9 years ago

Have an issue with my well water pressure. When taking a shower, pressure was dropping slowly and would totally stop for a few seconds then come back up to pressure.

Looked at the pressure gauge near the pressure tank and the pump kicks on at 20psi and off at 80psi. Right after it shuts off, the pressure drops down to 20psi in a few minutes....cycle repeats. Guess there is either a hole in the well pipe or a leaky check valve. I'm assuming well pumps have a check valve.

Any idea on the best course of action? I've helped my brother replace his pump before but his was easy to pull, mine I can get too but not nearly as easy so might call a well company (requires going through a 2 x 2 hole then down about 7 feet)

And isn't a 60 psi swing a lot for a pump. Pressure switches at Lowes had a 20psi difference between on and off.
Thank you
Bruce

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