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I have a drilled well (~300') and I am blessed with clear clean water; however, just recently I have noticed that air will come through the pipes when the pump comes on. I have checked the air pressure in both of my bladder tanks (60gal) and they are holding pressure well. The pressure will slowly bleed down over time but not very much. I usually have to put a few PSI in when I change my filters. I have replaced the air valves on top of the tanks and re-pressurized them just to be on the safe side.
First thing in the morning, a large amount of air comes out as the water starts to flow and then the stream is steady. Then when the pump starts, another burst of air comes out for a second or two and everything is good until the pump comes on again.
I'm not a well / pump guy at all but I'm thinking that maybe the check valve at the pump is bad or I have a crack or rust hole in my pump exit pipe. Does this sound logical? Is there something else outside of my well house I can look at or test? Would a crack in my underground line from my well house to my home do this? I don't have any plumbing leaks within my home.
Thank you in advance for any assistance or ideas you can provide.
First thing in the morning, a large amount of air comes out as the water starts to flow and then the stream is steady. Then when the pump starts, another burst of air comes out for a second or two and everything is good until the pump comes on again.
I'm not a well / pump guy at all but I'm thinking that maybe the check valve at the pump is bad or I have a crack or rust hole in my pump exit pipe. Does this sound logical? Is there something else outside of my well house I can look at or test? Would a crack in my underground line from my well house to my home do this? I don't have any plumbing leaks within my home.
Thank you in advance for any assistance or ideas you can provide.
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