FingerLakes
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I just installed a new WaterWorker HT86b 86gal diaphragm pressure tank. All new hardware, tank T, valves, gauge etc.
Measuring by running the garden hose into 5 gal buckets, I am getting approximately 18 gal drawdown.
The spec sheet for the tank says drawdown is 26 gal at 30/50 and 23 gal at 40/60.
I am using a 30/50 switch adjusted a little to 33/53 cut in/out.
The air pressure in the tank is set to 31psi, or pretty close. I used two different tire gauges and got the same reading so I think it is fairly accurate.
My submersible pump is 10gpm and it cycles for 2min 30 sec to fill the tank.
I dont expect the drawdown to be exactly 26 gal, but is 18 way off? Should I be troubleshooting to chase down a few more gal of drawdown and where would I start to do that? Or should I just be happy with the tank as is? Everything with the tank and water pressure in the house is functioning good.
I am leaning to leaving well (no pun entended) enough alone since this is a huge improvement over the 4-5 gal drawdown I got from my last tank.
Thought or recommendations?
Thanks for your help.
Measuring by running the garden hose into 5 gal buckets, I am getting approximately 18 gal drawdown.
The spec sheet for the tank says drawdown is 26 gal at 30/50 and 23 gal at 40/60.
I am using a 30/50 switch adjusted a little to 33/53 cut in/out.
The air pressure in the tank is set to 31psi, or pretty close. I used two different tire gauges and got the same reading so I think it is fairly accurate.
My submersible pump is 10gpm and it cycles for 2min 30 sec to fill the tank.
I dont expect the drawdown to be exactly 26 gal, but is 18 way off? Should I be troubleshooting to chase down a few more gal of drawdown and where would I start to do that? Or should I just be happy with the tank as is? Everything with the tank and water pressure in the house is functioning good.
I am leaning to leaving well (no pun entended) enough alone since this is a huge improvement over the 4-5 gal drawdown I got from my last tank.
Thought or recommendations?
Thanks for your help.