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HOW TO CHECK A BLADDER TANK, IS IT WORKING?
Checking a Bladder Tank–
Is your pump cycling on and off within spans of 5-20 seconds? If so, your bladder tank will need to be checked, before further damage is done to the pump and motor.
In order to ensure that your system operates properly and functions well, it is recommended that you check your bladder tank a minimum of once every 6 months. The following is a step by step guide to checking your bladder tank on three different systems.
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NOTE: This is for bladder tanks only. Galvanized tanks are NOT bladder tanks.
1. House Water System 2. Water to Air Heat Pump System 3. Artesian Well or Flowing Well System
1. House Water System
Step 1. Observe gauge and note what pressure the pump comes on at. Turn power to the pump off.
Step 2. Drain all pressure off the system at hose bib.
Step 3. Take cap off valve at Schrader valve and check pressure with a tire gauge. The pressure in the tank should be 2 lbs less than the come on pressure for the pump. (Ex: If your pump is set to come on at 30 psi, then your tank should have a pressure of 28 psi).
Add or release pressure in tank with an appropriate air pump or compressor. If the tank won’t pressurize or will not hold pressure, the tank will need to be replaced.
Step 4. After the tank has been set at the proper air pressure, replace cap and Schrader valve and turn the power to the pump back on, following procedure in reverse.
2. Water to Air Heat Pump System
Step 1. Observe gauge and note what pressure the pump comes on at. Turn power to the pump off.
Step 2. Drain all pressure off the system by turning the A/C or heat on for about 2 minutes, then turn it back off.
Step 3. Take cap off valve at Schrader valve and check pressure with a tire gauge. The pressure in the tank should be 2 lbs less than the come on pressure for the pump. (Ex: If your pump is set to come on at 30 psi, then your tank should have a pressure of 28 psi).
Add or release pressure in tank with an appropriate air pump or compressor. If the tank won’t pressurize or will not hold pressure, the tank will need to be replaced.
Step 4. After the tank has been set at the proper air pressure, replace cap and Schrader valve and turn the power to the pump back on, following procedure in reverse.
3. Artesian Well or Flowing Well
Step 1. Observe gauge and note what pressure the pump comes on at. Turn power to the pump off.
Step 2. Turn the valve at the well off and open a hose bib to release all pressure in the system.
Step 3. Take cap off valve at Schrader valve and check pressure with a tire gauge. The pressure in the tank should be 2 lbs less than the come on pressure for the pump. (Ex: If your pump is set to come on at 30 psi, then your tank should have a pressure of 28 psi).
Add or release pressure in tank with an appropriate air pump or compressor. If the tank won’t pressurize or will not hold pressure, the tank will need to be replaced.
Step 4. After the tank has been set at the proper air pressure, replace cap and Schrader valve and turn the power to the pump back on, following procedure in reverse.
NOTE: It is not normal for a pump to lose its prime during this procedure. If this occurs, prime the pump normally.
FREE ESTIMATES
Jacksonville Duval County 904-346-1266
St Augustine St Johns County 904-824-7144
Orange Park Clay County 904-264-6444
Jacksonville Beaches Duval County 904-246-3969
Fernandina Nassau County 904-277-3040
Macclenny Baker County 904-259-5091
Palm Coast Flagler County 386-439-5290
Daytona Volusia County 386-253-4911
GAINESVILLE ALACHUA COUNTY 352-335-8555
Serving all of Florida and Georgia at 904-346-1266
EMAIL ASAPDEAN@GMAIL.COM (feel free to email your bidding packages here)
address:
ST AUGUSTINE PUMPS
5508 WILMIN WAY
suite # 4
ZIP CODE 32207



