Markgc
New Member
I am running an Aqua Pure system with an airator on my well. The airator is part of the Aqua Pure system and is there to remove iron from the water. Aqua Pure recommends a bladderless tank when using an airator. In fact I have a bladderless tank Quick Tank Q42VSQ with an Ametek WJ air volume control as well as the original bladder tank. I recently had draw down problems after 10 years of operation. I drained the system and found that the bladder air tank was at 10psi. I added air to 28 psi. I removed the Ametek WJ air volume controller from the bladderless tank and water came pouring out even though I had drained the system down. I replaced the Ametek WJ air volume control valve. I think that the tank must have been full to the brim with water.
I also replaced the system water pressure gauge and found that my Square D 30/50 switch was switching at 25/45. I adjusted the switch to give me 30/50.
My system seems to be working well now. Now to my question - I see that there is an 1 inch plug on the top of the Q42VSQ tank. Would it be a good idea to add a 6 inch nipple and a pressure gauge to keep an eye on the air pressure in the bladderless tank? I think that it would help to verify correct operation of that tank.
thanks Mark
I also replaced the system water pressure gauge and found that my Square D 30/50 switch was switching at 25/45. I adjusted the switch to give me 30/50.
My system seems to be working well now. Now to my question - I see that there is an 1 inch plug on the top of the Q42VSQ tank. Would it be a good idea to add a 6 inch nipple and a pressure gauge to keep an eye on the air pressure in the bladderless tank? I think that it would help to verify correct operation of that tank.
thanks Mark