I never fully understood the purpose of the holding tank in a well system. This is the tank with 28 PSI for 30/50 pressure switch that has the bladder in it. How does it come into play for the proper function of the well? thanks
2006-10-24 01:47:42 · 2 answers · asked by mombo323 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The pressure tank has a rubber bladder in it that divides the air chamber from the water-filled part. The pressure switch has 2 settings - one controls when to start the pump when the pressure falls to a certain point, the other tells the pump to shut off when the pressure gets above a set pressure.
When you use water, the pressure in the tank falls. When it gets below the minimum, the switch starts the pump. As the pump pushes water into the holding tank, it compresses the air-filled part until the pressure gets to the upper limit. This air bubble forces water throughout the system in your house, so that the pump doesn't have to run every time you turn the faucet on. It makes the pump last much longer that way.
2006-10-24 01:54:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is for holding the water pressure to run it to your house. the pump itself will not keep constant pressure.
2006-10-24 01:52:57 · answer #2 · answered by pnybt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋