pressure tank size
When replacing your well's pressure tank, is bigger better? If you would replace the tank with say the next larger size you would get a larger drawdown number and maybe the pump would run less often. Is that correct or is there a drawback to having too large a tank? Thanks The rule of thumb for sizing a tank is this: One gallon of drawdown for each gallon of pump capacity. This ensures that the pump motor will be able to run the recommended length of time each time it cycles. Recommendations are 1 minute for pumps up to 1 hp, and 1-2minutes for larger pump motors. This gives the motor windings a chance to cool off after starting. There's nothing wrong with up sizing a pressure tank a size or two. You just don't want a 8 gpm pump trying to fill a 500 gallon pressure tank. Ron What is your opinion of Well-Mate tanks? I have a Well-X-Trol tank now. I was going to replace my tank with the same kind but I can get a really good deal on a well mate. Any preference on steel vs fiberglass? Thanks for the info i have found that any fiberglass tank will leak around the top where the schrader valve is at. i install steel tanks. i usually use the flexcon brand, but in my opinion, anything is better than fiberglass. it is possible to have a tank that is entirely too big. if you had a 10 gpm pump tring to fill a 119 gallon tank while taking a shower, the pump would never be able to catch up. and just as a side note, the largest bladder type of pressure tank available is 119 gallons. you can special order larger, but the cost is unbelievable. the reason is DOT will not allow any pre-charged tank to be larger than 120 gallons, unless special permits are bought, and the tank goes through rigirous inspection. I agree on the fiberglass issue. Where I'm from (desert in the southwest) the fiberglass deteriorates. I personally like the Goulds/A.O. Smith tanks. Ron I remember reading in a previous post about tank diameters. Somebody said if you had 2 tanks that held about the same gallons but one was taller with smaller diameter and the other was shorter but larger diameter you should go with the larger diameter-something about expansion. Comments? A larger tank cost much more and takes up space. Amtrol makes many tanks but I prefer their Well-X-Trol tanks. Pumps are designed to run not to cycle. Each cycle of a pump is like putting mileage on a car. Instead of installing a larger tank, check into a Cycle Stop Valve. A CSV will save your pump, pressure switch, pressure gauge, tank bladder and save on electricity. Ask your local driller, pump man, plumber, water system supplier or look up www.cyclestopvalves.com or http://www.pumpsandtanks.com/. Don't go to Lowes or Home Depot because they don't know about CSV's. You're wife will love a CSV as it will give you constant pressure while supplying a constant pressure!
Related Posts:
New pressure tank
new pressure tankI was thinking of replacing my 20yr old pressure tank. What do you guys recommend-steel or fiberglass? What's the cost difference? Thanks for the advice Originally Posted by pumpg...
Propane dual tank hookup question
Propane: Dual Tank Hookup QuestionI have a 100 pound LP tank that serves 3 (soon to be 4) propane fireplaces only in my home. But to get LP delivered, they require me to fill one of those complete...
Pressure relief valve leaking service your bladder type expansion tank
Pressure Relief Valve leaking? Service your bladder type expansion tank!Is the pressure relief valve on your boiler leaking or spewing hot water all over the floor? Most of the time the problem is...
Problem locating septic tank access
Problem Locating Septic Tank AccessI have included a picture of what I have dug so far. I'm tired. I am pretty sure I found the septic tank but I can not find a access to it. Any ideas? That metal...
Making my own sump pump tank
Making my own sump pump tankHi I am looking for help on make my own sink pump system,just as this- http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ctId=100066810 If anyone has made anything similar,please...
