fcbclan
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Why is a pressure tank with a bladder, say 85 gallon with 35 gallon pump down better than plain old 85 steel air tank with no bladder pressure tank. Thanks and God Bless.
IMO the biggest plus to a bladder type tank is it is much smaller physically than air over water type tanks.
The biggest disadvantage to air over water, is water quality issues with air over water tanks causing oxidation of certain things plus normal sediment build up in the bottom that you can't get out. And if the glass lining breaks, you get iron in your water and rust build up inside the air over water tanks.
You can not get rid of the gray to black sediment build up caused by oxidizing H2S gas in an air over water type tank.
You do not have those problems with a captive air 'bladder' type tank while they usually are maintenance free for 15-20 years; unless you have an air leak or are constantly checking the air pressure. Or buy a cheap brand.
If it comes from China, I wouldn't be so sure.Not the same as material used as a 'bladder'.
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