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    Dec 2, 2010, 02:19 AM
    Well losing pressure rapidly cutting on and off every 30 seconds?
    I have an above ground well it loses pressure and makes pump turn on and off in 30 second intervials I have checked all my pipes for leaks none and the way it is running on and off I would expect to see a river under my house please help
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    Dec 2, 2010, 06:19 AM

    If you had a faulty check/foot valve that would give you the symptoms you have. The pump would pump up to cut-off pressure and shut off. Then the pressure would bleed back down into the well and it would start all over again.
    Good luck, Tom
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