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How Do Pressure Tanks Work?
Sprinkler
Warehouse
Pressure
Tanks Prolong the Life of Your Pump
Pressure tanks work by
pressurized water, making it available to your home or irrigation system.
When pressure drops below
a certain point, a sensor triggers the pump to replenish the
water and raise the pressure.
Pressure tanks elongate
the pump’s lifespan by allowing them to run when needed.
They also reduce water
hammer instances by keeping the water in the irrigation lines at constant
pressure.
Pressure tanks are
typically used in conjunction with private wells.
Tanks provide consistent
pressure to a home’s water system within a range of approximately 20 pounds per
square inch (psi).
They also act as
reservoirs, holding extra water in the system.
In most home water
systems, the pump turns on (cuts in) at 20, 30 or 40 psi and turns off (cuts
out) at 40, 50 or 60 psi.
There is a diaphragm in
the tank with pressurized air above the diaphragm and a water holding area
below.
How
It Works
1. As
the water holding area fills, the diaphragm goes up, increasing the pressure
and pressurizing the plumbing system.
2.
Once the system pressure reaches the pump cut out pressure, the pump stops.
3.
Water in the pressure tank is available to the system. As water leaves the
tank, the pressure in the tank drops. The pump won’t cut in until enough water
is drawn to cause the pressure to drop below a certain level. Then the pump
cuts in and runs until the system pressure reaches the pump cut out level.
Pressure tanks prevent the
need for pumps to cycle on and off each time the water is turned on. Reducing
on and off cycles cuts down on wear and tear and prolongs the pump’s life.
Choosing A Pressure Tank
When choosing a pressure
tank you will need to know:
· the gallons per hour (gph) your pump pushes in your
plumbing system
· the number of plumbing fixtures, including outside
spigots, in the system.
Most manufacturers produce
a chart that you can plug those numbers into to size your pressure tank.
If you’re in doubt about
the size tank you need, it’s always better to go with larger pressure tanks.
Larger tanks hold more
water and reduce the number of times the pump cycles on and off.
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(literally), Steve knew what irrigation contractors and homeowners needed. And
it wasn’t available. Premium prices for low-quality sprinkler materials wasn’t
cutting it. Not by a long shot. So in his garage, Steve started Sprinkler
Warehouse. Committed to providing exceptional value, amazing customer service
and premium products, Steve filled the desperate previously unaddressed need in
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with his customers, meeting the needs of homeowners and contractors alike, and
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into a multi-million dollar company. Sprinkler Warehouse is now the largest
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irrigation and customer service. No, he hasn't forgotten his roots or the
reason he began this business. It boils down to this: Best Prices, Best
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