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    Jul 13, 2012, 06:37 AM
    Well water pump kicks on with little water use
    My well pump turns on after I flush the tolet. Is this right?
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    Jul 13, 2012, 07:01 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by CRtruck View Post
    my well pump turns on after I flush the tolet. Is this right?
    Pop the air valve on top of your bladder tank, If water comes out then the tank's bad and must be replaced. Good luck, Tom
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