Both the switches are in parallel so there should be no different. However, when pump gets old or with debris in the bilge, there would be a chance of drawing more current at startup. In turn it would trip the fuse/breaker. Once the friction is clear...
Could be the impeller for the alpha 1. but don't take anything apart yet before checking the water pressure. It could well be the same problem like MDM with the water blockage. Mine was the riser blockage and water pressure would show higher psi. Als...
Good to hear problem fixed. Prolonged cycling could ruin your pump motor due to overheating. As long it is still running, it is fine. Pump could cycle when air is present in the output line so I would turn on the faucet to remove some air at initial ...