A pressure tank is a major component to a properly running water well. When a pressure tank does not operate as intended the entire homes water system becomes compromised. A well pressure tank is intended to preserve the life of your well pump by decreasing the amount of times it turns on and off. The larger the pressure tank is, the less times the pump must turn on and off therefore extending your well pumps life drastically & saving you money. However when an issue with a pressure tank arises, it is no longer functioning properly and should be addressed immediately. Give us a call today and put all your worries to rest!
While pressure tanks are mostly maintenance free, there are a few things you can do to extend their life.
It is recommended that you drain your pressure tank yearly to reduce rust build up in the bottom of the tank resulting in sediment present in your water and possible tank failure. It is also recommended to check your tanks pressure once a year to ensure proper PSI & function while the tank is drained of it contents.
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Water hammer can occur and typically sounds like a knocking or banging causing up to ten times the pressure in your system resulting in bursting or leaking pipes, and damage to other pumps and valves. You my also notice a higher than usual electricity bill as a result of a poorly functioning pressure tank. A bad tank can cause short-cycling resulting in serious consequences and cause pre-mature failure to your well pump.
1. If you notice that your water pressure is constantly fluctuating between low and high pressures.
2. There is sediment in your water due to the filter being unable to remove contaminants because of low water pressure.
3. If your pressure tank is completely full, this is easily determined by simply knocking on the side of it, if it echos it is not full and if it makes a thud noise it is full.
4. Your tank short cycles causing the pump to switch on and off more often than it should. In this case the pump can over heat resulting in no water at all.
Wear & tear, corrosion from poor water quality, ruptured bladders or a pressure switch failure.
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