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fpronc
Apr 30, 2011, 04:56 AM
My well water pump comes on even when I'm not using water in the house. Is this normal?

creahands
Apr 30, 2011, 05:52 AM
No This is a sign of a leak. The reason the pump goes on is because your pressure is dropping to or below turn on pressure.

Check your toilets and outside faucets.

Chuck

fpronc
Apr 30, 2011, 06:17 AM
Thank you! That's a big help, now I know I need to call a plumber.

creahands
Apr 30, 2011, 06:39 AM
The checks I have recommended are visual and can be done by u before calling a plumber.

It my be an easy fix.

Chuck

ma0641
Apr 30, 2011, 09:45 AM
Chuck is right, a leaking toilet possibly. Put 10 drops of red or blue food coloring in the toilet tank, not the bowl, swish it around and wait awhile and look in the bowl. Is the water colored? If so, you need to replace the flapper and possibly the seat too. If this is a pump with a foot valve, you may have a leak there too. Hope for a toilet, $10 DIY job. If you are on a slab, look for wet ground around the edge and if you are on a crawl, look for drips there. Basements are fairly easy to see.

fpronc
Apr 30, 2011, 10:25 AM
Yes, I will do that first. Thanks

jlisenbe
Apr 30, 2011, 10:39 AM
Just be aware that the leak could be wellpipe or a checkvalve. Hopefully, it will be something in the house. Much easier to deal with.