Forever Fixing
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My 2hp pump was cycling every time the water was used so I called our well installer. His directions were to turn off pump. Close the discharge valves and drain the water from the pressure tank threw the faucet close to the pressure tank. I did this and drained the pressure tank by adding air to the top. Some water was rust colored but not too bad. (Tank is a Well Trol Model WX 350) I put 20# into the tank with the valves closed and then opened the drain bib. My air escaped and the tank returned to zero pressure. From this I would guess the bladder is no longer intact. (start pressure is 40, cut off pressure is 60 so I pumped 38#’s into the tank) For now it is sounding better.
My question is, what is the difference in an air bladder tank and what is now an accumulator tank. (air trapped on the top) The well system installer said I would be good to go after filling the tank with air once again. I do not want a problematic system or shorten the life of my 2 hp submerged pump 400 feet down our well so I would like to know what is best for the system. The pressure tank is over a thousand dollars so I wanted reassurance on steps to follow. Thank you in advance.
My question is, what is the difference in an air bladder tank and what is now an accumulator tank. (air trapped on the top) The well system installer said I would be good to go after filling the tank with air once again. I do not want a problematic system or shorten the life of my 2 hp submerged pump 400 feet down our well so I would like to know what is best for the system. The pressure tank is over a thousand dollars so I wanted reassurance on steps to follow. Thank you in advance.