My well, used only for irrigation, pumps some air into the pipes whenever the pump starts, but not thereafter. When this air makes its way to an outlet (hose, sprinkler, etc.) the water shoots all over the place. This is not just an irritant, but is a problem because the water has much iron and manganese and would stain my house or hardscape.
Is this air at startup normal? What could be causing this air at startup? How can I get this fixed? What might it cost?
The well has a submersible pump, an 85 gallon pressure tank with a 40/60 pressure switch, and pumps 25 gpm. The pressure tank charge, which I checked today, is 36 psi. The water level is about 90’ down. The pressure tank holds its pressure (45, 50, 60, whatever) when the well is not being used and the pump is shut off, so whatever check valve is in place seems to be working just fine. The well is an old one, here when houses were built here 11 years ago. I believe the previous home owner replaced some well equipment including the pump, but left me no documentation, so I don’t know exactly what’s down the well.
Any comments would be appreciated.
Is this air at startup normal? What could be causing this air at startup? How can I get this fixed? What might it cost?
The well has a submersible pump, an 85 gallon pressure tank with a 40/60 pressure switch, and pumps 25 gpm. The pressure tank charge, which I checked today, is 36 psi. The water level is about 90’ down. The pressure tank holds its pressure (45, 50, 60, whatever) when the well is not being used and the pump is shut off, so whatever check valve is in place seems to be working just fine. The well is an old one, here when houses were built here 11 years ago. I believe the previous home owner replaced some well equipment including the pump, but left me no documentation, so I don’t know exactly what’s down the well.
Any comments would be appreciated.