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csziggy

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8. How old was the old tank?

Sun Aug 9, 2020, 10:29 PM

Aug 2020

I worry about mine since the tank is over forty years old. We've replaced the pump inside the well three times, the control box several times, and just had to replace the capacitor in the control box.

Our tank and well provide water for the entire farm, not just the house, so it is essential. Most of the cost of replacing the capacitor was for the emergency call - the danged thing went out about 4:30 in the afternoon and by the time I did some troubleshooting, it was after five. At least the guy got here quick so by 6:30 we had water. My husband was relieved, he'd worked hard in the heat that day and really, really wanted a shower.

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Ah, life. Now the 'bladder' in my well tank is leaking so I'm getting a new tank installed. [View all] Siwsan Aug 2020 OP

we are using a cheap combo unit from Harbor Freight Kali Aug 2020 #1

I figure this is just another 'perk' if I decide to put the house on the market. Siwsan Aug 2020 #2

oh yeah for resale, better get decent equipment Kali Aug 2020 #3

My house is half that age. Siwsan Aug 2020 #4

My friends who sold their house Delarage Aug 2020 #5

I think I'm about to run out of things we can't do, ourselves Siwsan Aug 2020 #6

Hardwood floors Delarage Aug 2020 #7

How old was the old tank? csziggy Aug 2020 #8

I have no idea, but going by the other equipment I've replaced, probably about 30 years old Siwsan Aug 2020 #9