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Bladder water tank problem...
I turned off the pump and then the water valves to house - done to
clean and replace a silt filter. Absent mindedly, I opened the valves to the house, but neglected to power the pump. Used up all water in the tank to the maximum before discovering the error (hours later), where I powered the pump. Here's the problem, since this time (and this was months ago), a shower will bring me a trickle when the tank has emptied, sucking in air to the plumping and about 30 seconds later the cut-in signals to the pump to start up, where pressure is immedietly rendered, tank refilled and life is good again. I haven't yet tried to verify that the tank pressure (empty of water) is set at 2psi below cut-in (38) of the 40-60 cut-in/cut-out settings. Looking for the experienced members of this group, to give me their experience on whether the fact that I completely dispelled the water in the tank may have caused my problem, or if it might be more serious in nature likely a bladder rupture. I don't have a cycle on / cycle off problem obviuosly. Just the opposite, i have a late restart. thanks, James |
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