AboutFred E. Brunetti CWSV Expertise My field of expertise is in domestic water treatment. I am retired and have 28 years of experience in the water treatment field. I have earned the designation of Water Specialist, level five, from the Water Quality Association.I can offer help in the solution for private wells` problems as to `point of entry` and `point of use` treatments. these would include,disinfection,conditioning,and purification for drinking including reverse osmosis technology. Problems concerning well pumps,or plumbing or well drilling are out of my field,as well as commericial,industrial or municipal water treatment. I prefer to limit questions to the average homeowner`s use.Since retiring I have added consultation on the care and ,maintenance of domestic water treatment systems. These include filtration, conditioning/softening,chemical feed, and drinking water systems.
Experience over 28 years testing private wells and application of various water treatment systems for a 65 year old water treatment company.Now retired and doing independent water consulting.BR> Organizations Water Quality Association
Education/Credentials WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION AS WATER SPECIALIST V
Question Standard bladder pressure tank. Well pump moving some sand. Seems logical tank has sand in bladder. How do I get the sand out of the bladder. System 13 years old, on second pump.
Answer Hi Russ;
The nature of the bladder in the pressure tank is like a very thick rubber or vinyl balloon. The only way to get sand in it is to rupture it. If it is ruptured there is no getting the sand out.
IF you are experiencing problems such as your pump kicks on almost immediately after you turn the water on and stops very shortly after turning the water off and/or keep running while you are drawing water. These would be signs of a bad or collapsed bladder.Then you would need a new pressure tank. I think you have had a good long life out of the tank you have now. Most are only guaranteed 3-5 years. So replacing it might not be a bad idea.
Best Regards, Fred
