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Bigger pressure tank or increase pressure?
Asked Nov 23, 2006, 08:31 AM
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5 Answers I bought a new home and the builder had installed a 20 gal pressure tank. I have a jet pump system where the motor sits directly on the tank itself. I really notice the pump running a bit,but also notice the loss of pressure quickly, especially in the shower. Now I was thinking of buying a much bigger tank, maybe 40-50 or even an 86 gallon tank. Will this help my problem...or will just adjusting my cut in/out pressure on the tank work.. Oh by the way..I live with my wife, 3kids and My dang mother-in-law with her teenager is staying with us..so total 7 people in the home. |
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| By the way..thanks for the condolences...ill need em As for the tank..is there a size I should be looking for, Or is the bigger the better with all these people? I keep reading all these post about raising the pressure with the switch. I guess ithis was my case Id have more pressure, but the pump will run more often? I guess I want to make sure if I get this bigger tank, will I have the pressure the shower when I need it...Or will I still ,at that point, have to raise it up some to like a 40/60 deal. What I want is more shower pressure and total pressure...Is it because I only have a 20gal holing tank causing the pressure to drop fast..thus making the pump run often? Will having a 55 gal holding tank keep the pressure up for a while before dying down and needing the pump to come on? | ||||
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| Here's a Rundown on Average Water Usage Bath= 30-40 gals. Shower= 5 gals. Per minute Washer= 20-30 gals. Toilet=1.6-- -3 1/2 gals per flush Lawn watering= 10 gal per minute Multiply that times seven and you're going to need all the volume a tank will hold. I only hope your water is large enough to carry the load. Good luck, Tom | ||||
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