Plumbing and Piping - well pump running

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05-27-00, 09:17 AM
I have well water and the pump runs all the time. The pump is watered logged and I need to no how to drain the tank and repair the problem. Thank you if you can help.

05-28-00, 11:43 AM
I need more info on your water system ie
where is the tank located, pump located
etc.
Mike Swearingen
05-28-00, 12:09 PM
If your pressure tank is waterlogged, then all you have to do is get a portable air tank and re-pressurize it, if the bladder is o.k. This will force the water out of the tank. There will be a fitting just like on a tire, and you can check pressure with a tire gauge. Pressure should be just above your cut-on pressure (probably 30-35 lbs psi). Good Luck!

05-29-00, 10:44 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by elmer:Hi Elmer
the pump is located in a crawl space.
lefty
05-29-00, 10:31 PM
Not a very good place to have your pump located. That's why it's not legal!! <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by carla cline:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by elmer:Hi Elmer
the pump is located in a crawl space.

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06-01-00, 10:58 AM
it's legal to have a pump in a crawl space. please don't write back unless you can help.

[This message has been edited by carla cline (edited June 01, 2000).]