xjjeepman
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Hello all,
Well I recently went through a horrible well tank press switch installation to say the least. I tried to install myself, was able to remove old tank/switch, installed new tank tee,switch etc, but when i went to solder the pipes they wouldnt get dry enough and to say the least im not the best at it so i called a pro and he finished the job. (of course the pipe was dry since it was the next day)Well since i started the whole thing he only really did the pipe sweating. To say the least im not happy with everything, i should have upgraded the tank (have 2.5 baths) so it cycles alot. (20 Gal Blue steel Lowes special) Also the cheap switch i bought from Lowes (30-50PSI) sometimes doesnt work right, sometimes it will just drop to nothing and i will have to manually push the contacts on. Also since i did the taping of the pipes with threads on the tee they leak a little.
I would like to upgrade to a Well Mate Fiberglass 40 gal tank and a 40/60 psi Square D switch.
My questions;
1. Is this is good setup? Quality tank/switch
2. Can i upgrade from a 30/50 to a 40/60 (I have a submersible well pump)
3. Is it ok to go to a 40 gal tank will i notice a difference in cycling?
4. Is it best to use pipe dope or tape? Or pipe dope and tape? Also i was worried i was degrading these connections once soldering on the other end was heating up the entire assembly?
5. Should i use a CSV valve? Since i dont like the pressure drop in between cycles. If so what type/brand? How do i know which one is right?
6. Also which is better to use on these tanks a brass normal tee or these kits they sell with some that uses a union plastic coupling since these wellmates have a pipe that comes out from them already? see below
Thanks for any input!!!!!!!
Btw this is my parents setup-its a well mate and its a 40/60 D switch, but i was wondering if thats a csv on it too installed before the tank? can you tell?
Well I recently went through a horrible well tank press switch installation to say the least. I tried to install myself, was able to remove old tank/switch, installed new tank tee,switch etc, but when i went to solder the pipes they wouldnt get dry enough and to say the least im not the best at it so i called a pro and he finished the job. (of course the pipe was dry since it was the next day)Well since i started the whole thing he only really did the pipe sweating. To say the least im not happy with everything, i should have upgraded the tank (have 2.5 baths) so it cycles alot. (20 Gal Blue steel Lowes special) Also the cheap switch i bought from Lowes (30-50PSI) sometimes doesnt work right, sometimes it will just drop to nothing and i will have to manually push the contacts on. Also since i did the taping of the pipes with threads on the tee they leak a little.
I would like to upgrade to a Well Mate Fiberglass 40 gal tank and a 40/60 psi Square D switch.
My questions;
1. Is this is good setup? Quality tank/switch
2. Can i upgrade from a 30/50 to a 40/60 (I have a submersible well pump)
3. Is it ok to go to a 40 gal tank will i notice a difference in cycling?
4. Is it best to use pipe dope or tape? Or pipe dope and tape? Also i was worried i was degrading these connections once soldering on the other end was heating up the entire assembly?
5. Should i use a CSV valve? Since i dont like the pressure drop in between cycles. If so what type/brand? How do i know which one is right?
6. Also which is better to use on these tanks a brass normal tee or these kits they sell with some that uses a union plastic coupling since these wellmates have a pipe that comes out from them already? see below
Thanks for any input!!!!!!!
Btw this is my parents setup-its a well mate and its a 40/60 D switch, but i was wondering if thats a csv on it too installed before the tank? can you tell?
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