Mihomeowner
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I have a well system, set to 40-60psi. Just replaced the well pump a few months ago due to a lightning strike.
Anyway, when the pump got replaced I move from a 30-50psi to the 40-60psi. So I set my bladder to 38psi.
Worked fine for a couple months then I noticed a little knocking in my pipes when the well pump kicked on/off and the gauge acting kind of crazy. Drained the system and took the pressure of the bladder... it was 56psi. Thought that was odd... so I let air out to get it back to 38psi.
A couple days ago I drained the system and tested it again and it was back up to 56psi so I let air out again.
Now I am thinking my bladder is toast? Why does the pressure INCREASE in it? I am trying to wrap my head around it.
Anyway, when the pump got replaced I move from a 30-50psi to the 40-60psi. So I set my bladder to 38psi.
Worked fine for a couple months then I noticed a little knocking in my pipes when the well pump kicked on/off and the gauge acting kind of crazy. Drained the system and took the pressure of the bladder... it was 56psi. Thought that was odd... so I let air out to get it back to 38psi.
A couple days ago I drained the system and tested it again and it was back up to 56psi so I let air out again.
Now I am thinking my bladder is toast? Why does the pressure INCREASE in it? I am trying to wrap my head around it.