How Do You Troubleshoot No Pressure In A Bladder Tank?
The bladder in your pressure tank holds air. It provides the reserve pressure required to keep your pump from cycling on and off every time you turn on a faucet. When the bladder wears out or develops a leak, the pressure tank can become waterlogged. This happens when all the air escapes from the tank and causes your pump to run constantly every time you open a tap. A waterlogged tank can shorten the life of your pump. Diagnose and correct the condition as quickly as possible. Turn off the power to the well pump by turning off the breakers that supply the circuit in your service panel. Open a faucet and allow the water to run until the pressure tank is empty. Unscrew the cap on the tank’s air pressure valve. Check the air pressure in the tank with a tire pressure gauge. The pressure in the tank should be two psi above the cut-in pressure set on the pump’s pressure switch. The most common pressure setting for pressure switch cut-in is 30 psi. In this case the air pressure in your tank s
