Why did you need a replacement pump and what do you have for a pressure
tank? Older galvanized tanks tend to become water logged causing the pump to
behave as yours does. If you have a diaphragm style tank water logging
shouldn't be an issue. Check that the flapper valve and the water shut off
valve in the water tank on the back of the toilets are working properly. I
had the constant pump running issue as well, replaced galvanized tank with
new 33 gallon diaphragm tank and solved that problem, but then noticed that
I always had a trickle of water running . I found that the water valve at
the float arm was corroded and not shutting off completely after tank fills.
Replaced it with a float-less style valve and solved the problem. For what
it's worth I also installed a check valve 2 feet before the pump even though
I have a foot valve as well , less feed line to prime that way.
As I've found out with this "new" old house of mine "Water, it's nowhere
when you want it and everywhere you don't"

best of luck Dave

"Skankweed" wrote in message
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I've been battling some plumbing issues and today i replaced my water
pump. it's a shallow dug well 10 feet deep and it's a simple shallow
well jet pump 3/4 HP 220V.

Anyways everything is more or less working, but my pump runs for about
8-10 seconds every 10-15 minutes with no water use.

I know there's a very small leak somewhere. That much is obvious.

If i leave it be for a day or two that shouldn't affect the pump too
much should it?

Also what's the best way to find such a small leak? I don't see any
water leaking anywhere, but it's so darn muggy that there's a lot of
condensation so i cant say that with 100% certainty.

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated..

skank