CountryBoy2
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Good Morning All,
I am pretty sure that my pressure tank is shot (the bladder). I am having the pump come on every few seconds and the water pressure is eratic. Anyway, this particular tank is less than 5 years old. It was purchased from Low*s, I know, I know (cheap). Would a more expensive one perfrom better? If so, I will need some brand names and suppliers, too. Also, I do live in a very sandy area, it's not called the Sandhills of South Carolina for nothing!?!
Now, for my question, is there a better practice for preventing premature failure of the pressure tank bladder in a sandy area? I was considering placing a filter between the pump and and pressure tank to try and catch the particles before they reach the bladder. Does this sound feasiable? Is this common practice for this problem? If not, what are some other considerations? Any and all advice is appreciated. I would like to get one to last about 10 years or so. The original one only lasted 6 and this is less than 5 years. So, fire away!
Thanks in advance and God Bless!
Edit: Forgot to add the tank is about 20gal (small). Would a large tank do anything for me? Increase/maintain higher water pressure for longer?
I am pretty sure that my pressure tank is shot (the bladder). I am having the pump come on every few seconds and the water pressure is eratic. Anyway, this particular tank is less than 5 years old. It was purchased from Low*s, I know, I know (cheap). Would a more expensive one perfrom better? If so, I will need some brand names and suppliers, too. Also, I do live in a very sandy area, it's not called the Sandhills of South Carolina for nothing!?!
Now, for my question, is there a better practice for preventing premature failure of the pressure tank bladder in a sandy area? I was considering placing a filter between the pump and and pressure tank to try and catch the particles before they reach the bladder. Does this sound feasiable? Is this common practice for this problem? If not, what are some other considerations? Any and all advice is appreciated. I would like to get one to last about 10 years or so. The original one only lasted 6 and this is less than 5 years. So, fire away!
Thanks in advance and God Bless!
Edit: Forgot to add the tank is about 20gal (small). Would a large tank do anything for me? Increase/maintain higher water pressure for longer?
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