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peacog
Feb 11, 2013, 06:40 AM
I have an A.O. Smith water tank model v60. I am getting air in my water primarily on the second floor fixtures (air rises). My water tank still has a combination of air and water but should I suspect I have a leak in the bladder or is there something else to look for?
Thanks.

jlisenbe
Feb 11, 2013, 03:46 PM
MOre likely your pump is pumping air for some reason. Is the pump in the well or above ground?

peacog
Feb 11, 2013, 06:02 PM
The pump is submerged about 200 feet.

jlisenbe
Feb 11, 2013, 07:29 PM
I don't know of any way air can get in your system other than by the pump. Could be a lowered water table that is allowing the pump to cavitate some and get some air mixed in with water.

A leak in the bladder will not do what you are describing.

Hopefully, someone else on this site will come up with a better solution. If the pump is the problem, then calling in a pro is your best solution.

jlisenbe
Feb 11, 2013, 07:30 PM
One other thought. Do you have a filter that involves air injection on your system?

peacog
Feb 11, 2013, 08:01 PM
One other thought. Do you have a filter that involves air injection on your system?

No, I will have someone check out the pump.
Thanks.

jlisenbe
Feb 12, 2013, 05:10 AM
Please post how this all turns out.

peacog
Feb 14, 2013, 11:59 AM
Please post how this all turns out.

Hello,
It turns out the check valve on the pump was leaking, other than that no other issues.
Thanks for your help.