How to fix a waterlogged galvanized pressure tank. Waterlogged galvanized pressure tanks are very often in nowadays. If your pressure tank is saturated with full of water, then you will have to fix it immediately.
Otherwise, it can cause a flood in the tank, and there is a hazard of burning out the motor if it will still non-stop run the pump.
There are many reasons behind the waterlogged water tanks, like low-quality water, frequently clicking sounds and fluctuation in the pressure of water.
If any of these happens, then it will be a sign of a saturated galvanized pressure tank.
To fix this issue, you will have to obtain an air volume appliance that will control the volume of air in the pressure tank.
If you have experience, then this article is enough for you to fix the issue otherwise it is better to call an expert.
How to fix a waterlogged galvanized pressure tank
Symptoms of faulty pressure tank
- Variation of water pressure in all taps of the home
- The noise of rapid clicking
- Increase in bills of electricity
- Burning hot water flows from the showerhead
- sound of short cycling
- Bad quality of water
As is mentioned above that if a clicking sound is coming from inside the tank or there is variation in the pressure of the water tank then due to which air traps in the hoses then there is waterlogged in the tank.
A continuous increase in power bills is also the reason behind the issue because the bad tank is getting more electricity due to which there is a saturation of water.
Another symptom of this issue is short cycling due to which water pressure is not regulated accurately.
If you find any of the above signs in the tank then unfortunately your tank is bad now. It demands repairing through the following steps.
Switch off the power of the pump
It is very important to switch off the supply of power before you start to work with the pressure tank because there is a hazard of out pf controlling the pump.
It is better to turn off the breaker of the pump as a more precautionary measure.
Clear the tank
The next step is clearing the water from the pressure tank. For this purpose open the pipe of the tank and clear all the water from it. Attach the pipe to the hose port of the tank.
Normally it is located at the bottom. Now place the end of a pipe on the lawn or where you want to flow the water. Detach it when all the water goes out and the tank is empty.
Check the pressure valve
Now take a tire pressure gauge and see the pressure valve which is installed at the top of the tank. It must give the reading of 30 psi because you have already cleared the tank and there is no water in it.
Now if it is giving a reading more than this, then free the valve to decrease the pressure. If the pressure is less than 30 psi then fill the air with the help of an air compressor.
Switch on the power
After filling the desired pressure of air in the waterlogged galvanized pressure tank then switch on the electricity to check that the issue is fixed or still is creating problems of saturation of water.
If you have turned off the circuit breaker before starting the work then don’t forget to switch it on also.
Inspect the pump
After switching on the power runs the water to fill the tank and check whether the tank is saturated again or not.
If you listen to the sound of short cycling from the pump.
Consult a professional
If still the problem is not solved then consult with a certified professional who will suggest you replace the pump or pressure tank or maybe you have to replace them both.
Conclusion
If your waterlogged galvanized pressure tank is soaking or dripping, then it is very important to fix it quickly because soon it will make a pool in your home.
If you listen to the sound of rapid clicking and different water pressure in the taps in a home, then attach the air volume device to it and fix the desired pressure.
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