Topgun510
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This is a very helpful website. I have learned plenty by browsing through it the last few days. I grew up a city boy from California. I went from city water and city sewer to now having a well and septic at home, along with a well, septic and grease trap at our restaurant. So, seeing this website has been great.
Anyways, I had noticed that my well pump at home had been cycling rapidly whenever the faucet was turned on, shower, etc. In browsing the pages, I decided to check the schrader valve. Water came gushing out.. So, I guess I will be replacing that tank.
Now the tank has the date painted on, and its old. According to the date it was made in June of 68. Anyways, this thing is galvanized and its HUGE. Now no where does it say what the capacity is. I've called several companies locally and they have guessed it to be upwards of 86 or maybe 119. The previous owners liked to garden, as do we. Either way, it will need to be replaced. While searching online, I found some on **** made by WellMate ?? Its composite, made of fiberglass and resin sealed. I have also found that Lowes carries WellSaver Steel tanks for a similar price. Looking at the specs however, it looks like the composite tank will be easier to handle because it weights 95 lbs as opposed to 164 lbs for a similar 120 gallon steel tank. Now I need some guidance here as to what I should install. The tank is in a full basement with plenty of room to work with. Which will last longer, any drawbacks I need to be aware of ?? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks again..
Andrew
Anyways, I had noticed that my well pump at home had been cycling rapidly whenever the faucet was turned on, shower, etc. In browsing the pages, I decided to check the schrader valve. Water came gushing out.. So, I guess I will be replacing that tank.
Now the tank has the date painted on, and its old. According to the date it was made in June of 68. Anyways, this thing is galvanized and its HUGE. Now no where does it say what the capacity is. I've called several companies locally and they have guessed it to be upwards of 86 or maybe 119. The previous owners liked to garden, as do we. Either way, it will need to be replaced. While searching online, I found some on **** made by WellMate ?? Its composite, made of fiberglass and resin sealed. I have also found that Lowes carries WellSaver Steel tanks for a similar price. Looking at the specs however, it looks like the composite tank will be easier to handle because it weights 95 lbs as opposed to 164 lbs for a similar 120 gallon steel tank. Now I need some guidance here as to what I should install. The tank is in a full basement with plenty of room to work with. Which will last longer, any drawbacks I need to be aware of ?? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks again..
Andrew