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Sizing pressure tank Thanks for the feedback, sounds like time to go buy a pressure tank. What is the size tank I would need for the following: pump - 1.5 hp lift from lake - 8 ft. elevation push from pump to sprinklers - 35 ft. 6 sprinklers with output I estimate @ 2 gpm each distance...

I have 1.5hp lawn pump that I use to pull water from a lake for watering. I would like to put a pressure tank on the pump so it will shut off automatically when water is not being drawn to eliminate burn-out. Can a 20 lb propane tank be converted for this use? What additional parts would...