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gerryweiss
Oct 3, 2010, 02:36 AM
I have a 1955 well the pressure gauge is droping and the well turns on every 4 1/2 min. the valves are turned off, is the well bad or the pump ? Thanks for your thoughts. Gerry w.

speedball1
Oct 3, 2010, 05:55 AM
the pressure gauge is droping and the well turns on every 4 1/2 min
If the well can't hold pressure the first thing I'd be checking is the check/foot valve. If that checked OK I'd be looking for a leak in the system. This can be checked by shutting off systems, ( house, service line from pump to house and finely the suction line), and watching them pressure gage.
Good luck, Tom

jlisenbe
Oct 3, 2010, 06:11 PM
Speedball hit the nail on the head. Is your pump above ground or in the well?