There is a reason I have neglected/put off/drug my feet in freshening up the laundry/utility. Started on this last Wednesday, after pulling sheetrock from some water damage(drain hose blew out of the pipe several years ago) found Termite damage in all three exterior walls - nothing major just ate paper off insulation and drywall, one active mud tunnel so termite guy came and treated cracks in slab Thursday. Finally got first coat of sheetrock mud to dry by Saturday using my halogen lamp and shop fan circulating behind it. Ran around town to multiple flooring stores to try and find some near matching tile(I didn't buy enough 4 years ago when I planned to run the tile from kitchen into laundry room and it has since been discontinued) Finish coat completed by Monday, primed & painted Tuesday, laid a few tiles - took Wednesday off to go kayaking. Today I started relocating the well receiver tank - been one thing after another Ran to town for a couple more fittings after drawing "my plan" out... yeah that changed My tubing cutter decided to fail a bearing after my first cut and I had to resort to the hacksaw torch bottle ran out after second fitting GF ran to town for some more gas cylinders while I got most everything prepped. I had to drill out some of the slab to access the original elbow so I could de-solder it and sweat in a new T, once I had the new tank in "my plan" changed as the supply lined up with the main cold supply so I cleaned solder out of some old ball valves I had then decided against them due to the restrictions inside and cleaned the original valves I cut out - they need new gasket seats but that can wait for another day. Everything finally fitted and soldered by 7pm and good thing there were no leaks because I have about 2" of solder left Sorry for the long post should have started this thread last week
The first pic is starting point back in early July, I was able to tile and get the new cabinet and water heater in the waited until this vacation to do the rest. Last picture is the bomb scare after todays relocation of the well receiver. some pics of my handy work getting the receiver flipped 180deg and enough room to open the dryer door(in its new left side location) and where I had to break up the slab to sweat in a new T for the main water supply
One thing I pondered when I turned the well pump back on is how does the receiver tank ever actually fill up completely if it's plumbed from the bottom? There has to be an air pocket between the water and bladder no way its is complete water
Thanks Gas - Besides my knees hurting its more mentally draining, and gas tank draining running to the store everyday
Exactly. The tank, when it is empty of water, is supposed to be charged with 2 PSI more (or 2 PSI less, can't remember) air pressure than where the low cut-in pressure of the well pump control switch is set. As the well pump charges the system with water, it is compressing the air above the bladder and that helps maintain water pressure in your system longer so that the pump doesn't kick on every time you get a glass of water. Without the tank, your pump would run every time you use any water and then shut off as soon as the facet (toilet, whatever) shuts off, VERY hard on a well pump motor! Plus your pipes would rattle more when you shut the faucet. Kind of a shock absorber for your plumbing, well actually it would be considered an accumulator in the world of hydraulics. Most of these well tanks come pre-charged with 38 PSI, it is up to you (or your plumber) to verify that pressure is correct and adjust as needed
Yep, 2 below. Basod....one word. Pex. Is that a word? Gotta have the tools though, but it sure is fast.
As noone answered your question,I shall try.As your pressure tank is verical with lower tap,the procedure would be to have a valve under the tank,turn the water on,after air expelled,divert to the tank/house.Old style stuff.Anyone that has lived in the country for some time,this is done yearly,keeps noises out of the plumping.Also the tank should be presurised(should have a schrader valve) before this is done.BUT as this is a pain in the butt,press. the tank about 5 psi higher and ignore the balancing operation(water at the bottom coming out).Turn off pump once a year,repessurise tank,turn back on,keeps noises,thumping out.Just things I learned in my youth.
I understand the whole point of the accumulator and yes I charged it to 28psi for the 30/50 setting on my switch. Guess there will always be a pocket of air in the tank in addition to the diaphragm, As I'm using water now I'm hearing the air splashing around. Only one leak at the threaded connection between valve and FNPT to washer riser, I think the fitting is oblong because I've re- doped it and still weeping from same spot
basod, I understand completely, all 2 hour jobs at home turn into 10! Murphy lives! Going to store takes so much time. then finding what you want... Then always being 2 pieces short of whatever so you buy Xtra to finish a future project later. Then wife goes why are you procrastinating? Enough Said!
I think that extra air eventually works its way through. Sounds like the project went about like most of them do. Greg
Sorry, I guess I misunderstood what you were saying/asking. Yes, any time you have the system open there will be a lil air that will work out over time. Unless there is a small hole in the bladder, then you will keep getting air. I replaced my tank a couple years ago because I would randomly get air at the faucets and the air pressure in the tank would drop slowly over a period of a couple months.
Finished grouting tile last night after a 12hr shift, I'm lacking some baseboard trim - no way was I going to the store for trim that needs painted cut & installed, plus the pool needed vacuumed badly after 2 days of rain. Good thing I own 3 weeks worth of socks and boxers might be a two weeks without a washer/dryer
You're still at basod, but there is a light at the end of Murphy's tunnel! Can't wait for the post that declares you put Murph to bed!
I've had a master plumber swear by it as well, I finally just Teflon taped it and it sealed up. I almost solder/brazed the threaded valve body to MNPT fitting but being something that will see vibration decided against it. I use Teflon all the time at work for test fittings and adapters to Swagelok, the one place you don't want to use it is any NPT PVC pressure fittings or female threads into anything plastic
