IS YOUR PRESSURE TANK WATER LOGGED?

7/1/2018

Pressure tanks that are not operating correctly cause your well pump to turn on and off more frequently. This causes extra wear and tear on your pump, which shortens its lifespan.

Does your well pump kick on, every time, as soon as you use water? Are you noticing your water pressure surging/fluctuating between stronger and weaker? First thing to check is your water filter and make sure that it’s clean and doesn’t need to be changed. If that is not the problem, it could very likely be your pressure tank: it may be water logged.

Sometimes the pressure tank can simply be re-pressurized, but sometimes it needs to be replaced.

7 Comments

Tez link

9/14/2021 06:59:10 pm

Great tip about how water pressure can surge. I need to get a water well replacement accessory. I'll have to consider getting a plumber to do the installment.

Mesawellservice.com link

10/15/2021 02:02:28 am

This is very helpful. First thing to check is your water filter and make sure that it’s clean and doesn’t need to be changed. If that is not the problem, it could very likely be your pressure tank: it may be water logged.

William Jones link

11/16/2021 05:28:35 am

A waterlogged pressure tank on your well system leads to pump motor burnout, so you need to correct the problem and fast. Thanks for these tips!

3/10/2022 03:58:49 am

Excellent point about how water pressure can rise. I need to get a replacement water well accessory. I'll have to hire a plumber to do the installation.

Gary Garage Door Repairs link

8/25/2022 09:30:19 pm

Hi thanks for sharing thiis

sydney boring water link

10/23/2023 05:21:25 am

The fluctuating water pressure may affect whether or not your water treatment system can adequately backwash. A specific flow rate is required by every water treatment equipment to raise and clean the media inside. This flow rate can be slowed down by a soggy storage tank and a short-cycling pump, which prevents your water treatment system's equipment from getting completely clean and results in poor water quality within your home.

Water Pro link

11/9/2023 01:56:09 pm

Yes, great add to the topic, thank you for sharing the detailed information.

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