Where to buy Flexcon

[Nitrors4]

I want to buy a Flexcon tank for outside use and the new Smart Tank pressure system. I did some searches on the net and I do not see anyone selling this stuff. Anyone know of a good site I can order these two items from?

Also, can the Flex-Lite FLS composite tank be used outside?

 

[Got_Nailed]

Flexcon Industries
300 Pond Street
Randolph, MA 02368-2661

Tel: 781.986.2424
Fax: 781.986.2029

45 sec on a google search.

 

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[Valveman]

Flexcon won't see you anything directly. They sell through distributors only. You are thinking along the right line. You just need a Cycle Stop Valve if you want the original and the best constant pressure system that everyone else is trying to copy.

 

[Nitrors4]

Only if it was that simple. Now try and buy from them.

Flexcon Industries
300 Pond Street
Randolph, MA 02368-2661

Tel: 781.986.2424
Fax: 781.986.2029

45 sec on a google search.

 

[Valveman]

Valves are sized to the pump, not the tank. We need horse power and GPM of the pump, or a model number, and depth of well and static water level. Then we can help you out.

 

[Nitrors4]

Wow, I am in trouble then. The well was dug before I bought the land and the previous owner is in the big house and will not be out for a very very long time.

I can get the model number, but I do not it is a Sta-Rite above ground pump. I am pretty sure it is a 2 inch well, but I know little more than that. When I go to my place tomorrow I will get the model number if my memory does not fail me.

Maybe I will just buy two tanks and go with that.

 

[Speedbump]

Sorry, I've been on vacation and have had a real hard time getting on line for a week now. My emails from the last week are forever stored on my machine at work and will be there until I get back as I can't get my Remote Desktop to work.

The Flexcon metal tanks work very well in the weather. We sell a lot of them here in Florida and they hold up very well.

I would stay away from the Smart Tee/tank design. It has a union that can break and could be a problem. I would get the tank alone and the CSV like Valveman suggested.

bob...

 

[Nitrors4]

Problem is I cannot get the CSV since I do not have any information on my well.

Oh and I forgot to get the pump model number. My brain does not work. Sad thing is I drive right by it when I go to the house.

 

[Speedbump]

If your pump is a submersible, it should be fine. Where is the valve going to be? In a basement, crawl or outside somewhere?

bob...

 

[Nitrors4]

Pump is above ground about 1000 feet from the house. The tank sits right next to the pump. Well was already on the property so I decided to use it and save 6k.

 

[Speedbump]

In that case a CSV may not help a bit. It all depends on how well your pump produces water to the tank and house. If it loses pressure as opposed to gaining when your using water a CSV won't help at all.

bob...

 

[Nitrors4]

My pressure pretty much sucks all the time. I have a galvanized tank and that is why I wanted to try a bladder tank to see if it will help. I figure if the tank is larger or if I go with two tanks I will have better pressure longer.

So you think I would be good with one tank or two?

I have 6 people in my home.

 

[Speedbump]

It's hard to say. With a jet pump, you can't expect to have great pressure, especially with the pump and tank 1000 feet away. What size pipe is feeding the house from the pump? That is a source for friction loss unless the pipe is sized very large.

bob...

 

[Nitrors4]

Pipe is 3/4 to the house. I do plan to put in a well closer to the house, but that is not happening for a good year.

 

[Speedbump]

I don't have a friction chart handy, but I think you will find the 3/4" to be a tad small.

bob...

 

[Nitrors4]

Okay, I put on my memory cap and got the model number of my pump.

It is a Sta Rite MSE-6 on a 2" well. No clue how deep the well is, I cannot figure out who installed it either since the guy is serving time.

 

[Speedbump]

It must be comforting to know your pump guy is in the Pokey.

The MSE is a one horse two stage Sta-Rite. A good pump, but a little expensive. However it will make good pressure if the water is available from the well. Your 3/4" pipe is going to be the big problem.

bob...

 

[Nitrors4]

Well I guess the good part is I am needing to run new line from my well to the house as the old line passes through my neighbor’s property. Figures!

So, I am guessing it would be best for me to upgrade to a 1 inch pipe or should I go bigger? Should I run cpvc or is there something better for a 1,000 foot run?

So what kind of PSI should I set the well cut-in and cut-out? Right now I have it set at 40-60.

 

[Nitrors4]

One more question, about how deep of a well could that pump handle?

 

[Speedbump]

Without the friction loss chart I'm not sure what size would be the best. Then the gpm has a a lot to do with it also.

The MSE will get you water up from around 150 feet. Some books say more, some say less. In my experience 150 is a real bugger to get primed and working. Well depth doesn't matter, it's the water level that matters.

bob...