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  • Mar 5, 2010, 07:11 PM
    rbow63
    Pressure tank for city water
    I have very poor water pressure at my house. One faucet on and the rest are pretty useless. I was told I have 40lbs at the sillcock. The manhole connection is 100 ft away with 50 lbs of pressure. The hookup from the manhole to my home is a 1" Pex line from a 3/4" city main line. This connection was made 3 years ago and being alone the pressure was never a problem. I am now looking how to increase the pressure so I can sell this house sometime soon. Is the 1" line causing problems? Can I install a pressure tank in my house? The city will install another separate tap-in water line for $3,000.00. Looking for an opinion... thanks.
  • Mar 6, 2010, 12:34 AM
    jlisenbe

    Adding a pressure tank will do nothing at all to help you. Pressure tanks store water under pressure. They don't generate pressure. You might want to consider a booster pump such as the one linked below.

    Flotec Multistage Booster Pump — 3/4 HP, 3/4in., Model# FP5722 | Booster + Sprinkler Pumps | Northern Tool + Equipment

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