Release water pressure from pressure tank
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10-20-19, 12:26 PM
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Release water pressure from pressure tank
Hi all, I am replacing the filter canister on my water softener system (photo attached). it is located between the pressure tank and the water softener valve of course. Before cutting the PVC how do I turn off water pressure from the pressure tank? There's no valve.
Thanks,
Steve
Thanks,
Steve
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10-20-19, 12:55 PM
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It's thistype httpsof filter housing, just inline on the pvc between the pressure tank and the WS valve, only 10":
https://www.softenerparts.com/20_inch_Big_Blue_Filter_Housing_w_Pressure_Relief_p/dh150233.htm
https://www.softenerparts.com/20_inch_Big_Blue_Filter_Housing_w_Pressure_Relief_p/dh150233.htm
#5
10-20-19, 01:42 PM
To release the water pressure turn off your water supply. If on a well turn off the circuit breaker for the well. Then open a faucet until water stops flowing. When the water stops the pressure has been bled from your water system.
#7
10-20-19, 02:53 PM
The faucet you open must be lower than the area that you are working on.
Also open a faucet that is higher than you are working on.
Also open it so both hot and cold run so you may also want to shut off the hot water tank.
Also open a faucet that is higher than you are working on.
Also open it so both hot and cold run so you may also want to shut off the hot water tank.
#8
11-01-19, 09:24 AM
Suggest opening single handle faucets to maximum cold and not opening hot faucets. Otherwise, depending on your system. the water might not stop draining until the hot water tank is empty and this can take "forever." Also the water heater will self destruct if it kicks on with a lot of air in its tank.
