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I just finished watching a couple vids by the H2O mechanic and they were super helpful to get a better grip on how it all goes together. On one, he was able to lift the 400 ft poly out a bit by hand using a couple of bare wheels as a radiused guide used a lawnmower to haul it out. I was happy to see how that's done.
Right now, I'm focusing on the poly that comes into the house to the pressure tank before the check valve. That poly joint to the elbow fitting leaked (just a few drips a day) for a few weeks but then stopped. But still, I'm wondering if it's possible that joint seals water when the pump is running but leaks air when the pump turns off and then encounters a vacuum when the water tries to flow back into the well. I think I'll try to re-do that poly pipe to brass elbow joint.

And good idea on checking inside the well while it's pumping....I'll check that out for leaks

Thanks so much for the comments