Why Galvanized Tank and Bladder Tank?
I just discovered that my bladder tank (Well-X-Trol WX-203) failed so I’m looking to replace it … I also have a galvanized pressure tank (the bladder tank is closest to the water source) so I’m wondering why I have both, and whether I can pull both tanks out and replace them with one (bigger?) bladder tank as the galvanized tank looks pretty rusty and is probably about 25-30 years old. I didn’t put in the well (and I’m unable to contact the previous owner) but from the information I can gather off the control box (Webtrol) I have a 1HP Franklin 230V/9.6A Single phase 3450RPM motor … GPM is unknown any thoughts? Thanks! Dave –> Reply With Quote –> 05-08-2007 09:24 AM #2 Rancher Guest You’ll get lots of thoughts on this subject!! First you need to find out if the air makeup device that added air to your original galvanized tank is still operating, it most likely would be in your well casing below the well cap or seal. I’m guessing that it is not working or it would have filled up t
