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Default Well Pump Short Cycling

For the first time I'm having issues with an older pump. Currently the
pump is short cycling.. Here are the specs.

1/3 hp pump down about 180 feet (Pump is original at 30 years old)
Well recharge rate it about 1gpm
WellxTrol 20gal tank
Pressure Switch is set to 44-64psi

The pump kicks on at 44psi, runs for a 1 second, then turns off for
45-60 seconds
It takes 15-20 to bring the tank up to 64psi, running 1 sec on 45 off
the entire time.

I checked the tank pressure when it was empty and it was at 25psi.. I
charged to 38 and refilled -- still short cycled, I charged to 42psi
(manufacturers recomendation of 2psi below cutin) and it still short
cycled.

I don;t think the well is dry as the short cycling was observed last
evening and this morning (12 hours of recharge on the well).

Any thoughts??

 
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