Brushfire
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I have a submersible pump system, maybe 20+ feet deep. The tank is an old hydro pneumatic, probably close to 40 years. Due to sporadic air problems in the lines and a small rust through spot on the tank I'm replacing it. I bought a 44 gal. bladder tank by H2OW-TO and the instructions state that the snifter valve and the bleeder orifice should be removed and plugged. Removing the snifter and plugging the hole isn't an issue as it is located on the water inlet side of the check valve where the pipe goes out the basement wall but the bleeder orifice is. I'm located in N. Wisconsin and aside from having to pull the pump up to get to the orifice, my other concern would be the possibility of the water in the well pipe freezing due to cold air settling in the casing if it doesn't drain. The water pipe comes through the basement wall 3 feet below grade.
Is it essential that the bleeder orifice be removed and plugged? My understanding is that they are plugged and removed to keep from pumping air along with water into the bladder tank. The possible results being that the pump can surge and damage the well system.
Thank you for any replies.
Is it essential that the bleeder orifice be removed and plugged? My understanding is that they are plugged and removed to keep from pumping air along with water into the bladder tank. The possible results being that the pump can surge and damage the well system.
Thank you for any replies.
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