We have a well and septic system. I believe it is a single drop jet pump. The pump is located outdoors, on top of the well. At any rate, there is a pressure tank. Over the past several days, when we turn on the a faucet (toilet, shower, etc), we get blasts of air thru the lines with the water. Someone told me my pressure tank is leaking? Anyone have a suggestion? Thanks.
DJF
2006-10-02 13:30:54 · 7 answers · asked by djf 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
get a new pressure tank they are not very expensive unless you have a very large one. and as for that be the only reason for air in your lines a crack in your pumps housing if is is not a submersible can also cause air in the lines and there would probably be some water leaking as well
2006-10-02 13:34:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have air in your pipes,, this ususally happens when the pipes are worked on, the air usually is flushed out with use!! If your tank was leaking you would have water squirting out,, NOT,, air seeping in! and if air gets in the tank it will rise to the top and cause water logging, which results in your pump clicking off and on to often!! open all the faucets and let them run until there is no more air spurts,, even if you had a leak in the pipes the pressure from the water would cause your pipes to leak out not in!! the only way to get air in the pipes is if the pump is turned off and the lines are opened ,, allowing air in,, then the system is returned to normal... any leaks in a pressurized system will cause air, water etc to be expelled out of the leak area!!!
2006-10-02 15:05:36 · answer #2 · answered by fuzzykjun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look on the side of the pressure tank about halfway up for a goofy looking valve. its the air bleeder valve. it works like a toilet tank valve and is made to keep the air and water balanced in the tank.....in other words it keeps the tank from getting too much air in it. every time the pump kicks on , it pumps a little air into the tank and this valve bleeds off the excess. any way they get plugged with lime and crud. take the valve out and go to your local mom and pop plumbing store (not lowes or home depot there evil) and trade it and some cash for a new one
2006-10-03 18:38:04 · answer #3 · answered by hillbilly named Possum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've said the pump is located outside on top of the well, does that mean it's mounted on top of the pressure tank in a pit??? or is this setup open to weather???? Does it not freeze where you live??? Is the pressure tank a silver galvanized color or blue or green???? Need more info for accurate answer.
2006-10-02 14:49:22 · answer #4 · answered by Corky R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
water pumps do bring up air with the water on most pressure tanks there is a pressure guage and internal float ball. this ball allows excess air to leave the tank your float ball assembly may be bad. they can typically be heard hissing on occasion whan working properly. they cost about 50. parts only
2006-10-05 12:45:59 · answer #5 · answered by The Must know man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air is compressible, water isn't. consequently the air bubble gets compressed based on the stress interior the provision line, yet once you open a valve, you will get a squirt of better grant tension earlier it falls to "typical".
2016-10-15 11:08:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a rubber bladder inside the metal tank. You can get these replaced. Haven't had to do that in 15 years, so i don't know what it costs today.
2006-10-02 13:35:08 · answer #7 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋