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Using a water pressure bladder instead or replacing clogged pipes. |
Date : 3/4/2014
From :
Will
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Question
We have low pressure in our home due to what Im guessing is buildup in our pipes, it has gradually gotten worse over the last few years. Replacing the pipes throughout the house would be costly. We have town water and Im wondering would installing a bladder pressure tank be a solution to this problem that would improve the water pressure in our faucets and shower.
Answer
It is possible that a bladder can help but you need to apply it correctly.
A bladder by itself does not make pressure, it only stores the peak pressure it is exposed to. A bladder with a pump would be used to make pressure.
Where you put a bladder depends on where the restrictions are. You would want to put it after the restriction but before the point of use.
The best place to start would be to put a pressure gauge on a hose bib outside (available at Home Depot) and measure the static pressure without any water running. Then open several faucets and see how the pressure drops. If if drops far at that point, you know the restriction is on the main and a bladder will help. If the pressure does not drop much then the restriction is further down the line. If you can measure pressure at all the outlet you can pinpoint where the drop is coming from. You may need a plumber to troubleshoot it for you.
Here is an article on how you may apply it.
https://www.apswater.com/article.asp?id=215&title=How+a+bladder+pressure+tank+works+and+how+to+use+it+for+low+pressure+problems
Bladders can be found here :
https://www.apswater.com/shopdisplaycategories.asp?id=475&cat=Bladder+tanks+for+water+storage+and+distribution
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