If you have any water filtration equipment between the pump and the pressure tank, use the bypass valve to divert water away from the tank. Drain the well tank. It's very important to empty the well tank before checking the tank's pressure.Feb 18, 2020
How do you drain sediment from a pressure tank?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiZhN0P_xNg
How do you drain a pressure tank for winter?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eu2B8G3FC8
Should you drain a well pressure tank?
(Figure 1) The increased volume will clog filters sooner than what has been experienced. Draining or “blowing down” the tank will help rid the tank of this accumulation.
Can you drain a pressure tank?
Drain the water pressure by turning off the electric to the pump and opening the drain faucet on the tank. Any filtration equipment (softener, iron filter, reverse osmosis system, other) should be by-passed or turned off, as draining the tank may cause sediment in the pipes or tank to be disturbed.
How do I drain my well pressure tank?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiZhN0P_xNg
How do you drain a pressurized well tank?
Drain the water pressure by turning off the electric to the pump and opening the drain faucet on the tank. Any filtration equipment (softener, iron filter, reverse osmosis system, other) should be by-passed or turned off, as draining the tank may cause sediment in the pipes or tank to be disturbed.