I think my bladder tank is shot

Plumbvoltage · 06-07-2009, 06:52 PM

I have noticed the pump has been short cycling lately. I relieved the pressure of the water in the tank and checked the air pressure (0 psi).
I gave it a very small shot of air with my airtank and then checked the pressure and water came out. I think the bladder is ripped inside. What do you think? It is a well trol 120 I believe.

redline · 06-07-2009, 08:38 PM

how old is it?

sounds shot from what you described.

Plumbvoltage · 06-07-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by redline

how old is it?

At least 10 yrs, no more than 15.

Plumber101 · 06-07-2009, 09:33 PM

You shouldn't get water from the valve stem. I'd replace it

hayewe farm · 06-07-2009, 09:34 PM

If you got water out the air valve the bladder is shot, time for a new tank. When you install a new one check the pressure first and add or remove air until pressure is 2 lbs less than pump turn on pressure.

Plumbvoltage · 06-07-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hayewe farm

If you got water out the air valve the bladder is shot, time for a new tank. When you install a new one check the pressure first and add or remove air until pressure is 2 lbs less than pump turn on pressure.

Yeah water came out. Looks like its off to the supply house for a new one.

Thanks.