Recent content by Campervanman

Thanks for taking the time, LLigetfa. I am planning to replace the galvanized tank with a bladder tank as part of this project. However, I appreciate the information on how my current system *should* be working!

Thank you for taking the time to reply. Here's a stupid question. Well pump died in 2020 and went with plumbers recommendation on it's replacement. 3/4 HP, rated for 7GPM. I've not measured output since that was installed but if pump is rated 7GPM is it safe to assume that's what I have? The...

I currently have a galvanized pressure tank with micronizer, plus an older iron filter. Looking to 1) reduce the total noise of the system (micronizer seems to make a lot of noise when pump is running) 2) extend pump cycle and 3) proactively replace old equipment. The galvanized tank does not...

Thank you, Valveman. I have a micronizer/air injector installed immediately prior to the pressure tank. It failed a couple years back and the tank became waterlogged. I had assumed that meant I didn't have a bleeder orifice in the well. Would that make sense?

Water test

I am planning ahead for the replacement of my current well water system. I don't need to do anything immediately (touch wood!) but there are a few factors I am thinking about: The age of the system (could my existing galvanized pressure tank be 50 years old?) Potentially short run time of well...