We live in a neighborhood where 20 of us all share a private well. Our water is very sputtery and also VERY fizzy when it comes out – lots of air coming out of it no matter where you are getting it from in the house.
The well operator has told us that the "occasional" buildup of air coming into our homes from the main is likely due to air being trapped in the horizontal pipes from the main to the houses or in there. But it's getting a little ridiculous lately.
Is there a way to eliminate / purge the air in the pipes and alleviate the air dissolved in the water as well – before it get's too far into our home system? Would a pressure tank do this? I need like a buffer / normalizer for the water coming from the supply basically. Sometimes it's so bad it will take a long time to even fill the toilet tank because of the violent sputtering.
We've tried bleeding the pipes and it usually hisses in the morning really bad and very late at night as well – but is generally OK through the day after it get's is all out.
No leaks or anything in the home – we are not the only ones on the well having this type of issue either.
Best Answer
You can use an automatic air vent for the water supply. It has a air chamber and a float that will automatically bleed the accumulated air. They are also relatively inexpensive.
The automatic air vent is commonly used for for hydronic water heating systems but make sure its approved for potable water in your case.
This Honeywell EA122A1028 should work. Honeywell EA122A1028