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 I noticed that the lower 1/4 half of our pressure tank is weton the outside of the tank. I'm wondering if there is a leak in the tank and the whole unit needs to be replaced. The unit is about 16 years old and we do not notice any water pressure loss. There is however, a leak in the pcv pipe about 10 feet from the tank.
Thanks for any guidance.
Answer Hi Chris;
Not to worry. What you are seeing is condensation. The water in your pressure tank is colder than the air outside of it. The warm air touches the cold surface of the pressure tank and forms condensation. It is good that you notice it in only the lower quarter or the tank. That means your bladder is just fine and delivering the pressure you need. The leak that you speak of is not related to the problem unless it is bad enough to make your well constantly run bringing even more cold water from the well to the surface. You may want to put a dehumidifier in your basement to cut down on the problem or you could wrap the pressure tank with an insulating material keeping the cold surface from contacting the warmer air.
Hope this helps.
Fred
