Help please - Pressure tank selection

[new jersey mike]

Hello, I am looking to replace a 30 year old air over water galvanized 42 gal. vertical tank as part of a shallow well setup with the myers HJ50s pump.

My problem / concerns are the following;

The water is very high in iron and precipitates out quickly. I have read that if I install a bladder tank the iron can cause early or premature failure. Also my current tank has a bottom side drain which I routinely use to blow out the iron sediment.

All of the pre-charged tanks use a bottom feed line and I would feed/push all of the iron sediment into my softener and house.

I can not find on the market a standard air over water pressure tank with a bottom service fitting.

So my question is does anyone know of a company that makes a tank with a service fitting and if possible a top mount for the pump?

Also if I am wrong about the iron effect to a bladder, let me know and then the mfg of a bladder tank with a blowout drain for the iron sediment.

Thank you

 

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I answered this on my Forum about 20 minutes ago Mike. Let's see what the others have to say.

bob...

 

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[new jersey mike]

Yes I know and I appreciate the input and I understand your logic for installing a charged tank But if I wanted to stay with a standard galvanized are you familiar with one that has a valve at the bottom to blow of sediment? A lot of them have valves that are 4 or more inches from the bottom.

Mike

I answered this on my Forum about 20 minutes ago Mike. Let's see what the others have to say.

bob...

 

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I stock a galvanized 42 gallon tank. It has a plug in the top and three 1-1/4" openings. 4 inches, 12-1/2 inches and 26 inches. The four inch opening is on the opposite side of the two other holes. I can't find a picture of a galvanized tank like it on the entire internet, but these are what we have been using for many years. The cost for one is $189.59 plus shipping.

bob...