A quality well pressure tank will last 10-15 years – or even longer. Cheap tanks will last maybe 5 years or less. The difference is in the quality of the bladder inside the tank and the external service connector. The bladder holds the water inside the tank. During water usage the bladder fills up and Read the full article…
Well Pressure Tanks – What Size Do You Need?
Most residential pressure tanks come in 5 sizes. Roughly, 20, 30, 50, 60 and 80 gallons. What most people don’t realize is that pressure tanks don’t hold that much water. A general guideline is that 1/3 of the tank holds water and the rest is air. Why air? Air is compressed inside the tank and Read the full article…
Is Your Well Pressure Tank Water Logged?
The big, (usually blue), metal tank in your basement may not look like much, but it is what controls your well pump. This tank tells the pump when to turn on, how long to run, when to turn off, and is directly responsible for how much pressure you feel when you take your shower! The Read the full article…