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    dongrose Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 28, 2010, 11:06 AM
    Water Pressure Problem
    Our water pressure pulses every time we turn on a tap or flush a toilet... is this an indication that we need a new water tank or can the pressure be stablilized by making an adjustment to the tank. Any helpful suggestions are
    Appreciated. Thanks Don
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    Jun 28, 2010, 11:13 AM

    Are you on a pump or city water?

    Thanks.
    John
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    Jun 28, 2010, 11:15 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by afaroo View Post
    Are you on a pump or city water?

    Thanks.
    John
    Well and Septic...
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    Jun 28, 2010, 11:25 AM

    It could be several things, caused by a low water level, can be clogged filter, a faulty impeller or pump, or a ruptured diaphragm in the pressure tank, good luck.

    John
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    Jun 28, 2010, 12:13 PM

    Don, take a look at the top of your pressure tank. There is an air valve there, like on a car tire. Push the valve for a few seconds. If water starts coming out, then your tank is shot. Try that and get back to us.
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    Jun 28, 2010, 12:30 PM

    I agree with Jilisnbe, if water comes out it is the indication of a ruptured diaphrma, good luck.

    John
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    Jun 28, 2010, 01:36 PM

    Thank you all... terrific response...
    I guess I am looking at a ruptured
    Bladder... Oh well... ( non-city water
    Joke )
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    Jun 28, 2010, 02:15 PM

    Well... the good news is this: Replacing the pressure tank is not difficult. As a get by you can do this. Turn off the system, then drain it through any low-level faucet. If you have access to compressed air, use the valve at the top to put in 20# or so of pressure. If not, don't worry about it. The tank will probably fill with air once you drain it anyway. Turn the system back on and the problem should be done for the time being, though it will come back. Still, that should buy a few weeks for you, plenty of time to get another tank.

    I'm on a well, too. My condolences.
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