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This.
That’s always the first thing I check.
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If you can hear the pump either it's not very deep, it's one noisy SOB or you have the world's best hearing.
The contacts in the pressure switch could also be corroded causing bad connections that result in erratic switching. Turn the power off then run an emery board or emery paper folded over back and forth a few times in between the contacts. Then see if the problem persists.
This.
That’s always the first thing I check.
Definitely not this. The pump is cycling as it should be. Bad points or connections ain't gonna affect when the switch cycles.
I'd guess he's hearing the pipe vibration when the pump runs.
Random pump run cycles could be caused by a water softener regen cycle.
Check the air valve under water pressure. Turn off water and drain lines and check again. If it ain't spewing water, add air and forget about it. If it's spewing water, add air and plan to replace the tank soon.
If the pump cycles with all water turned off beyond the pressure tank, you probably have a slow leak. I'd suspect a bad check valve down in the well or a cracked pipe inside the well.
With the exception of erratic pump cycling, my system works very similar to what OP is describing, low cut-in pressure, cycles every time we flush toilet. I'll check air pressure and add more air when when it becomes more obnoxious.
I'm pretty certain we have constricted screens at most fixtures and probably weak pressure switch response caused by dirt and buildup. Have bypassed our softener because it failed after just a few years.
Our water comes from a developed spring, not a well.