A well-pressure tank is an important component of a home water system. It is in charge of the water supply pressure you receive at your home. The pressure tank, though well designed, can also deteriorate over time and, as such, requires replacement. This article aims to give a guide on how to go about replacing a pressure tank for those who face difficulties in doing so. First, you have to collect all of the tools and equipment that will be used in the process, such as a new pressure tank, a well pressure switch, and other necessary parts.
Step 1: Turn Off the Power
The first step in removing your well pressure tank and installing a new one is disconnecting the power to your water system. Remove its power by pulling the source out of the wall or turning off the circuit breaker. This is for safety purposes.
Step 2: Relieve Water Pressure
Second is the need to prevent pressure in a water system after blows have been made into the system from the pipes. Turn on the biggest tap in the house, whether in the basement or the utility room, to let go of the pressure. Water should be drained until there is none, and all of the system is drained; you will know when it’s completed when no water is flowing.
Step 3: Disconnect the Pressure Switch
You can remove the pressure switch—start by removing the screws that secure the mounting plate that surrounds the switch. Next, swap off the wires from the switch and carefully put them in a position to ensure that you place them in the right position when installing the new switch. Unplug the switch from the mounting plate, and set it aside.
Step 4: Pressure Tank – Turn Off the Power Supply
Last, you must remove the pressure tank from the rest of the system. It is advisable to start the process by shutting off the water supply to the tank from the ball valve that will be seen near the tank. Next, pull the hose and remove the air pressure line with a wrench from the tank. Last, you must unscrew an air charge valve and a pressure gauge from the tank.
Step 5: Dismantle the Old Pressure Tank
The first step in dismantling the old pressure tank is to turn the water supply connections off to the tank with a wrench. Then, unscrew the tank from its fixing stand and put it to the side. To prepare it for the new tank, check the condition of the mounting bracket.
Step 6: Install a New Pressure Tank
To put in the new pressure tank, follow the steps below.
- First, fasten the pressure tank with the help of bolts and nuts to the mounting bracket
- Make sure the base is completely screwed to the tank
- Next, you need to turn the water supply lines to the tank and tighten it with a wrench
Step 7: Connect the Air Pressure Line
Now that the flow is checked, it is time to reconnect the air pressure line to the tank. First of all, screw the air charge valve and the pressure gauge to the tank tightly. Subsequently, reconnect the air pressure line using a wrench.
Step 8: Reset the Air Pressure
To switch the power to the powerhouse, you need to re-pressurize the new pressure tank. This can be done by closing the shut-off valve present near the lower portion of the bladder tank. Next, if present, turn on the air charge valve and fill the tank to the same pressure that was set on the old tank, as read by the pressure gauge.
Step 9: Adjust Its Position to Reconnect Between the Pressure Switch
Now, we need to reconnect the pressure switch to the Q pump. Secure the new switch onto the mounting plate and tightly screw it in position. After that, place the wires back in their proper positions and tighten them to the switch properly. Finally, switch the power on again and perform some functions to ensure the system works properly.
Step 10: Test the System
The last thing to do when replacing your pressure tank is to conduct testing of the system to ensure that all is functioning as expected. Open up the first faucet you shut off to release the pressure, and then let it run until the water is clear. Make sure the pressure gauge of the new tank works right.
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