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    Apr 20, 2012, 07:43 AM
    What causes a well pump switch to click on and off every few minutes?
    My well switch (I think) keeps clicking on and off. When I run the water there is a surge, back and forth... sometimes the pressure is low.
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    Apr 20, 2012, 07:45 AM
    What type of tank do you have and how large is it?
    What does the pressure gauge read?
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    Apr 20, 2012, 07:56 AM
    Not sure what type of tank it is. It looks like about the size of two bbq propane tanks. I looked for the number of gallons... could not find anything. It is probably about two and a half feet high. There are two gauges. One says 48 the other says 40. When there is a click, the one that is 40 jumps up to 50 then goes back down.
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    Apr 20, 2012, 08:38 AM
    Is it painted or is a galvanized tank? Is there a air valve on top, like on your auto tire?
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    Oct 29, 2013, 04:51 PM
    It"s painted & yes it does
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    Oct 29, 2013, 05:47 PM
    So tell us what your problem is Papa Will
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    Oct 29, 2013, 05:58 PM
    Papa Will, are you the original poster from 1-1/2 years ago? Or is this a new problem?
    If so, what is the problem?
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