pressure on well

06-15-2011, 05:23 PM	#1
pnelson Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1	pressure on well Why is the pressure on my well dropping to 0 pressure when everything is off ? The well is only used for outside use. I can hear what sounds like water running in the well when its turned off and the pressure gauge is dropping. Last edited by pnelson; 06-16-2011 at 12:25 PM. Reason: spelling

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06-16-2011, 04:20 PM	#2
Mike Swearingen Long-Time DIYer     Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Albemarle Sound In Northeastern NC Posts: 1,460	pressure on well Soundsd like you have a check valve or a foot valve leaking on the suction (well) side, causing you to lose pressure and maybe prime. Good Luck! Mike