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09-11-2014, 07:39 AM
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HI,
I have a well plumbing system in my house. When I turn on any faucet in the house or outside of the house, there is spitting and sputtering for a while then it will settle down and flow smoothly for a while. Periodically it will spit and sputter, when running the water for a length of time, like taking a shower. It acts like the pipes are getting air in them from somewhere, but how can that be? We replaced the holding tank a couple of months ago and this is when this issue started. Any ideas?
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09-11-2014, 07:49 AM
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Location: The Triad (NC)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LMS5913
I have a well plumbing system in my house. ...Any ideas?
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Start with a linear drawing of the several components in the "system".
eg: Well --> Pressure Tank --> Softener -->
Include the controls that regulate them, the gauges that show their flow/pressure...
and then the pipe layout throughout the house.
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When I turn on any faucet...
there is spitting and sputtering for a while
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Is this a new condition?
How long have you lived there? |
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09-11-2014, 09:52 AM
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We replaced the holding tank a couple of months ago and this is when this issue started. The house was built by my parents in 1962.
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09-11-2014, 10:20 AM
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Look for a loose connection on the INPUT side of the pump. Air can be sucked into the pump and system. Once the water is under pressure, there can be a small amount of dissolved air, but that is typically not a problem. I assume you replaced a bladder tank and properly balanced the pressure in it according to the instructions with the tank. There is an uncommon different type of pressure tank with a bleeder to keep air in the tank and no bladder. Those are more tricky to balance, and a plumber may be needed.
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09-11-2014, 03:54 PM
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IMO.....a well driller is who the OP would need to call.....pressure tanks are part of their business.
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09-11-2014, 04:00 PM
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I'm betting that the bladder in the tank is punctured. I've replaced the badder but found it a lot easier to just replace the tank. I put 3 tanks in my system which gives me 3 times the water if the power goes out, but if one of the tanks goes bad, I still have the other two.
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09-11-2014, 08:15 PM
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Location: Sarasota FL
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Is there sufficient amount of water in the well? The pump may be sucking air with the water.
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09-12-2014, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by d4g4m
Is there sufficient amount of water in the well? The pump may be sucking air with the water.
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Yes....it could be in the well.
A hole in the drop pipe will do that sometimes too.
That is why the OP needs to talk to a well driller......not a plumber. |
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