Boyblue
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The only issue I've had with galvanized tanks is that they rust so I'm wondering why hasn't someone come up with a tank that doesn't rust and that uses the principles of the galvanized tank or is there one?
I agree. Why bother with having to install and maintain an airmaker and AVC unless the water needs aeration?The bladder or diaphragm style tank simply holds the air charge in a separate chamber from the water. This basically eliminates any maintenance required because there is no need for air injectors, bleeders, or air volume controls.
You are right. I had not been looking at FLS and I was mistaken about FLS was. It is the FL series which are diaphragm tanks with a butyl diaphragm. I don't need a tank yet, but with the current tank 12 years old I have been looking ahead. I had been looking at Well-X-Trol WX-251, but now think that the FL17 with 17 gallon drawdown might be my choice when the time comes.The FLS does not have a bladder or diaphram, the FL series is a bladder style tank.
Blueboy's water level might only be 10 feet below the pressure switch and tank. However I guess horizontal distance is significant for this purpose.Yes a CSV will work with a bladderless tank. You just have to turn up the air injector or put the bleeder orifice deeper in the well. This is because the bleeder only injects air when the pump cycles. So with a CSV the pump cycles so much less that you have to add more air when the pump does cycle.
With so little head, a snifter/check/bleeder drainback airmaking system might not be a good idea as the pump would be starting against no head and upthrust.Blueboy's water level might only be 10 feet below the pressure switch and tank.
I have a WellMate hydo-pneumatic tank.
http://www.wellmate.com/en-US/produ...atic-air-water-tanks/hp-quick-connect-series/
With so little head, a snifter/check/bleeder drainback airmaking system might not be a good idea as the pump would be starting against no head and upthrust.
Wouldn't this tank be good for hard water situations. Although there is no sulfur the limestone
Honestly, because we're talking $250.00 (landed) and not $1,000.00 I'm good. That bladder should give me five years right?
Do you think 5 years is good ?
You must be a old fart like me. And you have no plans to live that long.
How many years did your old tank last ?
There really is no benefit for you to go to a HP tank if the water doesn't need aerating. A bladder/diaphragm tank usually has more drawdown for the same size. How long a bladder lasts will depend on cycling. I would expect it to last more than 5 years.
Flex-Lite FL7 would get you a fiberglass tank with a butyl diaphragm. How much more would that cost you vs the fiberglass Wellmate bladder tank?
This is awkward, but...
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