Flipperman2a2w
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I've been doing some upgrades and improvements around the house, and I've been debating whether to break my "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" rule by replacing my pressure tank. It's 16 years old and has quite a bit of corrosion on the outside, since it is located outside (under a fiberglass cover). I recently replaced the old pressure switch with a digital one, which makes calibrating a snap.
Should I just wait for the tank to fail? I think there might be a small loss in pressure, as I've had to add a 2-3 psi of air every 3 months or so. My water is pretty high in iron, and I guess a concern is what the inside of the tank might look like. Thoughts?
(The well pipe you see next to the tank is an old one that didn't seal properly when installed, so it's no longer in use.)
Should I just wait for the tank to fail? I think there might be a small loss in pressure, as I've had to add a 2-3 psi of air every 3 months or so. My water is pretty high in iron, and I guess a concern is what the inside of the tank might look like. Thoughts?
(The well pipe you see next to the tank is an old one that didn't seal properly when installed, so it's no longer in use.)