How Do You Replace A Bladder In A Water Pressure Tank?
The bladder pressure tank is a tank that contains pressurized air and water. The air and water is separated by a membrane or bladder. The main functions of the bladder pressure tank are to maintain pressure in a distribution system, protect against water hammer and minimize pump cycling. When water pressure changes, the amount of air in the bladder pressure tank expands and contracts. When the bladder becomes damaged, continual pump running or leakage may occur. Shut off the electrical power to the pump. Find the closet faucet near the tank, and drain the tank completely. Remove the cap to the valve, and release all the pressure in the tank by depressing the valve core. When you hear the air stop coming from the valve, remove the valve core, releasing any remaining pressure. Disconnect the tank from the plumbing system. Drain all the water from inside the tank. You must disconnect the piping from the elbow on the tank cover flange. (Remove the nuts holding the cover flange.) Remove the
