How Does My Private Well Pressure Tank Work?

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[helihoot]

Here in East Texas we still use the old tanks because the water mixing with the air helps reduce sulphur smell....Hydro pneumatic tanks are one of the oldest types of pressure tanks. They are only found in areas where water quality requires them. Water and air are mixed together in a hydro pneumatic tank to reduce the "rotten egg" smell that sulphur bacteria and hydrogen sulphide gas in the water can cause.

[RCworstwater]

Pressure tank or tanks are not a good way to provide storage in the case of a low producing well. Pressure tanks do not generally store enough water to provide the required reserve needed to continue to supply sustained water usage, and once the water in the tank has been used, supply is provided from the pump alone. This often causes the system pressure to drop dramatically while the pump is trying to keep up. In some cases, the well level can drop below the pump inlet and at which time, the system supply pressure can drop to zero which results in a loss of water service to the home. If no well pump protection is installed, the pump can continue to run with no water running through it, which could damage the pump. A separate pumping system installed at or in a reservoir used to provide system pressure filled by the water source pump is the best way to smooth out peak demand flows is the case of a low producing well situation.

[Ishkatan]

Wow! Thanks for explaining waterlogged tank issues - I was wondering why you need the diaphragm.

[rockybahalajr.]

Is it okay to isolate or turn off the bladder tank valve after the start-up?

[sissymurphy]

what about cleaning the pressure tank of sediment

[deafel]

I purchased a home in July with a water system I am not familiar with. I have spent a considerable amount of time reviewing and researching how this system works. The system contains: pressure tank, (2) retention tanks, filter tank and a solution tank (with it's own pump) The actual well has a submersible pump that controls the flow to the house. My problem is that we periodically run out of water and I cannot contribute the loss to over use or climatic conditions. In other words, we run out of water regardless if there has been several days of rain and little usage or vise-a versa. The system does correct itself overnight if left alone. I have been shutting off the breaker for approximately 2 hours and normally that will do the same as 8- 10 hours without doing so. Is this coincidence or is this possibly a pressure switch issue? I was thinking that lowering the limit would cause the pump to cut in earlier and not interrupt the flow, assuming the pressure tank is working correctly. Am I on the right track or am I completely off? Any suggestions or clarification would be greatly appreciated.

[dman]

Is having a higher cut on cut off setting put more strain on your well pump ? My talk pressure is at 28 but I didn’t have the correct wrench so l left the cut on cut off at 40 -60, I added some filters and I don’t know why the cut on cut of changed

[newyorkcitythebigapple]

i would like to know the one that i need

[jayargutierrez]

Our pressure tank empty water while blockout, it gets indents. Is it okay to use?

[Freedom]

Can I put my pressure well tank in the garage about 50-60 feet from the well? If yes How?
Thanks

[dw]

Is there not a check valve somewhere on the line from the well to the tank to prevent the pressure tank from pressuring the well itself?

[alexramirez]

What if you get air coming out the fixtures?

[jmf]

In cases of a steel tank without a bladder, why not just drain the tank so that that it is 1/4 or 1/3 full of water, then add compressed air to 30 psi and then turn on the water pump? What is the advantage of draining the whole tank??? Any comments from anyone.

[PnuemaMan]

Very informative. Thank you for posting.

[AmIonArock]

GREAT and very helpful video.  NEED HELP PLEASE
I am sure that you would tell me, to call a professional. But, every penny counts when your out of a job. Just recently, I went out to my well house that also houses our water softener.  
To add salt.   To my surprise.  I found that there was standing water in in the room.
 After an hour of moping and searching.  I discovered my leak is coming from somewhere inside the metal collar on the bottom of my pressure tank. The ground is wet and theres not much room to move around inside this room.   I did some research and found this tank shipping weight is a 103 lbs, and its a  81 Gallon. Model.  I am assuming the water inside contrIbutes the  weight that I can't even budge it all.  Maneuvering is tight. So I don't have a visual of the "leak"
I would like to do this repair myself and can do it if its just a case of removing and repairing  a failed  piece of metal  pipe or PVC pipe.  Maybe a joint or elbow?   The tank was made by AMTROL  for the Baron Group LLC  It was installed new, 12 year ago. and plumbed to the existing plumbing (est. 25 yrs) 
Water pressure to house does not seem to be affected. 
So, based on your expertise  and past experiences.  How likely could this be the cause for my problem or could there be something else that I am not taking in to account  or considering for this leak to occur?

[sleepyzzz]

What kind of water pump is used for a 26gal water worker tank? I can't find any specifications. Is there a specific PSI or HP. Thank you in advance!

[mariabandoo]

Hi i would like some help with my water pump i am not using water it stays pressured as normal but as soon as i start using water it lose all the pressure in a sec or two the gage runs back down to zero an stop pumping any water when i turn off all the valves on the output end of the pump it bills back up the pressure an turns off as normal....can some tell me what is wrong please????

[pine]

We purchased a home 3+ years ago and with the house came a water well. The well was not connected to anything. I installed a sprinkler system in the front yard with 3 zones and I only use the well for watering the lawn. After a few months here I had a new pressure gauge and switch installed and the well company said the well was putting out about 18 gallons per minute. The switch was set at 30/60. When I used 1 zone the pump would come on at 30 and shut off at 60. Drop to 30 come on again and off at 60. However, when I turned on all 3 zones the pressure would stabilize at any pressure between 30 and 60. Which means, I think, I needed to put out more volume of water to keep everything working. My existing tank is fiberglass and when we moved in it had a pinhole in the top head. I was told to get a repair kit and patch the hole. I did. Now the pinhole is leaking water again and I am going to patch it. I also noticed that when I turned the sprinklers off a few days ago, the gauge shutoff at 50 and on about 90. I have not checked the pressure in the tank yet. I had about 25psi in it at one time. Any suggestions?

[danielnatizon]

Sir i check our water pressure tank, instead air is coming on the top portion, water was coming once i press this air spindle, what would be the effect of this on our system?