My well sputters air when the faucet turns on, Why?

wilson11 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Nov 26, 2009, 09:05 AM

My well sputters air when the faucet turns on, Why?

I have a bladder type tank... when the faucet turns on air sputters out.

jlisenbe Posts: 5,020, Reputation: 157

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Nov 26, 2009, 09:14 PM

Your pump must be pumping air. Is the pump in the well or above ground?

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