Mcf2
Feb 29, 2012, 06:39 AM
I live in Texas and my water well and tank are outside.
Last week, I struggled to change my pressure valve. The previous person who repaired the well did not use teflon tape so it was extremely hard to get off. While trying to loosen the old valve the galvanized tank wiggled/moved.
The valve was finally replaced when I enrolled my neighbors husband and his huge tools. One the valve was loosened it took 5 minutes to replace without any leaks; this time with teflon tape. However, now there is a trickle of water coming out of the bottom of the galvanized tank. I noticed the tank looks like it is leaning. I am going out there today to empty and try to level.
My concern is that I ruptured the bladder when I shook the tank and now need to replace my whole galvanized tank. You folks who have had more experience in this area, what are your thoughts?
Last week, I struggled to change my pressure valve. The previous person who repaired the well did not use teflon tape so it was extremely hard to get off. While trying to loosen the old valve the galvanized tank wiggled/moved.
The valve was finally replaced when I enrolled my neighbors husband and his huge tools. One the valve was loosened it took 5 minutes to replace without any leaks; this time with teflon tape. However, now there is a trickle of water coming out of the bottom of the galvanized tank. I noticed the tank looks like it is leaning. I am going out there today to empty and try to level.
My concern is that I ruptured the bladder when I shook the tank and now need to replace my whole galvanized tank. You folks who have had more experience in this area, what are your thoughts?