capecoddave
New Member
Hello -
Trying to solve an issue where my bladder tank is not filling and our pump is constantly running. Low pressure was the first sign of a problem and I discovered the bladder tank is not filling/empty. I can easily move the tank around and when I attempt to drain it nothing comes out.
I do have a pressure gauge which is hanging around 20psi when the pump is running. The T check valve at the bottom of the pressure gauge seems to have failed. If I turn the pump off and open the drain on the well side the house drains out which seems to me that water is going back through the check valve.
Is the check valve required for pressure to build and fill the tank or do I maybe have a leak outside in addition to a check valve failure? My submersible pump was just replaced last May so I would expect that is not the issue.
Appreciate any help! Thank you
Trying to solve an issue where my bladder tank is not filling and our pump is constantly running. Low pressure was the first sign of a problem and I discovered the bladder tank is not filling/empty. I can easily move the tank around and when I attempt to drain it nothing comes out.
I do have a pressure gauge which is hanging around 20psi when the pump is running. The T check valve at the bottom of the pressure gauge seems to have failed. If I turn the pump off and open the drain on the well side the house drains out which seems to me that water is going back through the check valve.
Is the check valve required for pressure to build and fill the tank or do I maybe have a leak outside in addition to a check valve failure? My submersible pump was just replaced last May so I would expect that is not the issue.
Appreciate any help! Thank you