michla
New Member
Hi all,
I wrote before about submersible well pump brands and last week it was done. A pro changed my submersible pump with like kind in residential well, 86 feet deep with 6 inch casing and pump set at 60 feet with pitless adapter at 8 feet and artesian plug right above that. There's absolutely no problem with static water level in my area--in fact, there's too much ! Thus the artesian plug.
I called the pro 5 days after the pump was replaced because suddenly i seem to be drawing alot of air in the lines. Everytime I turn on the water in the house, there's violent "burps" of air from the spigots which usually expels about 15-20 seconds after first turning on the water. The pressure tank tested ok, new control box was installed too. This pro couldn't think of any reason so much air would get into the lines and the running water pressure hasn't changed--still 40psi.
Any thoughts on what might be causing this after the pump change/plug install? The pro suggested the house is still purging air from the lines since most of the residual water ran out, but almost a whole week of air now ? 1600 sq ft residence with two baths, three bedrooms, no extraordinary plumbing requirements. Is that to be expected or might something else be going on? Is it possible that even though there are no water leaks anywhere in the house (I have checked thoroughly thinking that) can air be drawn through a pinhole or gap but water can't get out ? (that would seem odd to me)
The air burps are popping out my faucet screens !
Thanks
I wrote before about submersible well pump brands and last week it was done. A pro changed my submersible pump with like kind in residential well, 86 feet deep with 6 inch casing and pump set at 60 feet with pitless adapter at 8 feet and artesian plug right above that. There's absolutely no problem with static water level in my area--in fact, there's too much ! Thus the artesian plug.
I called the pro 5 days after the pump was replaced because suddenly i seem to be drawing alot of air in the lines. Everytime I turn on the water in the house, there's violent "burps" of air from the spigots which usually expels about 15-20 seconds after first turning on the water. The pressure tank tested ok, new control box was installed too. This pro couldn't think of any reason so much air would get into the lines and the running water pressure hasn't changed--still 40psi.
Any thoughts on what might be causing this after the pump change/plug install? The pro suggested the house is still purging air from the lines since most of the residual water ran out, but almost a whole week of air now ? 1600 sq ft residence with two baths, three bedrooms, no extraordinary plumbing requirements. Is that to be expected or might something else be going on? Is it possible that even though there are no water leaks anywhere in the house (I have checked thoroughly thinking that) can air be drawn through a pinhole or gap but water can't get out ? (that would seem odd to me)
The air burps are popping out my faucet screens !
Thanks
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