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Reserve / Holding Tank
Rural Setting drawing from a Well.. Should the Holding Tank / Reservoir not be full of water as a form of pressurizing the system? I had just nudged it as I was passing by and it felt kind of empty.. Never a problem with Supply & Demand , the Pump works just fine.. We've never had that paint peeling kind of pressure either... lol... Is there something missing here? Thanks
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Yes. Depending on proper installation and operating pressure a bladder tank contain about 1/3 its total volume in water. A galvanized pressure tank should be about 2/3 filled with water with pump off.
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 Originally Posted by hkstroud
Thanks for the Comeback.. As I said previously , never an issue.. I would not have realized this if I hadn't nudged the tank... I honestly don't know just how long things have been this way.. We live in a Matchbox Style Home, One Kitchen , One 3/P Bath , One Outside Tap, No complaints taking a Shower either... lol... For fear of opening up a can of worms I'm hesitant about going any farther.. But assuming the tank is 1/3rd full would it hurt to check the pressure, I have a bicycle pump? What pressure should I have in the tank? The Pump being in the Basement is actually right directly below the Bathroom and the Kitchen sink is maybe 15 ft South... Thanks |
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Take note of the pressures at which the pump comes on and goes off. Turn off breakers to pump. Open drain valve or at least one faucet and drain tank. Using tire gauge, measure tank pressure. Pressure should be 2 lbs less than the cut on pressure of the pump.
If water pressure is at unacceptable level, it can be increased by tightening the nut or screw on the large spring of the pump pressure switch. |
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