Wells, Sump Pumps and Septic Sewage Systems - Pressure tank size for pressure booster pump setup
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kleecker
09-22-09, 04:29 AM
Incoming town water, Dave BT20-30 pump just installed. IMpressive increase in pressure and flow. No holding tank yet, so pump cycles on even just filling a glass of water.
Up to a 5 gallon tank can be placed onto the pump itself, no additional plumbing required. Project is already over-budget - I did purchase the pump myself to save $$$ but the install cost was higher than expected (I can't sweat pipes).
With respect to operating costs and pump life, how much of a difference should I expect between using a 5 gallon pressure tank attached to the pump versus a 30 or 40 gallon floor tank which requires plumbing (30 gallon tank is $200 more than 5 gallon tank, plus install costs)?
How much should I expect to pay for a plumber to install a 30-40 gallon pressure tank into the system, given I purchase the (Amtrol) tank?
thanks,
Mark
Up to a 5 gallon tank can be placed onto the pump itself, no additional plumbing required. Project is already over-budget - I did purchase the pump myself to save $$$ but the install cost was higher than expected (I can't sweat pipes).
With respect to operating costs and pump life, how much of a difference should I expect between using a 5 gallon pressure tank attached to the pump versus a 30 or 40 gallon floor tank which requires plumbing (30 gallon tank is $200 more than 5 gallon tank, plus install costs)?
How much should I expect to pay for a plumber to install a 30-40 gallon pressure tank into the system, given I purchase the (Amtrol) tank?
thanks,
Mark
waterwelldude
09-24-09, 02:37 PM
The cycling of the pump will kill it fast.
A tank for your pump is a must. I would use the biggest one I could find.
The bigger the tank, the longer run time and the longer the pump will last.
The price of a tank can be $200 and up. It just depends on how much you want to spend.
The cost of installation can very. That would be hard to answer.
I would guess 35 to 50 dollars an hour.
Travis
A tank for your pump is a must. I would use the biggest one I could find.
The bigger the tank, the longer run time and the longer the pump will last.
The price of a tank can be $200 and up. It just depends on how much you want to spend.
The cost of installation can very. That would be hard to answer.
I would guess 35 to 50 dollars an hour.
Travis