RacinRob
New Member
Hi All, first post.
I know this is an old thread, but it had some good info, so I figured I would continue from here.
I have a galvanized tank that is starting to leak through the side. Obviously I need to replace it. I did the calculations above and this is the results....
I drained the tank, put in 25PSI or so of air, even though that may not be required in this type of system with snifter valve. Filled the tank. Drained till when the pump started and it ran for 1 min 10 secs. I then drained again measuring water till it turned on again. I pulled about 28 gals out of the tank till it turned on and ran for 1:10 again to fill. Does that mean I need approximately a 112 gal bladder tank minimum to satisfy my run time? Need to order new tank ASAP before I get a real blowout in the old galvi one. My current galvanized tank is about 5' tall and 24" across which calculates to about 120 Gallons.
Thanks, Rob
I know this is an old thread, but it had some good info, so I figured I would continue from here.
I have a galvanized tank that is starting to leak through the side. Obviously I need to replace it. I did the calculations above and this is the results....
I drained the tank, put in 25PSI or so of air, even though that may not be required in this type of system with snifter valve. Filled the tank. Drained till when the pump started and it ran for 1 min 10 secs. I then drained again measuring water till it turned on again. I pulled about 28 gals out of the tank till it turned on and ran for 1:10 again to fill. Does that mean I need approximately a 112 gal bladder tank minimum to satisfy my run time? Need to order new tank ASAP before I get a real blowout in the old galvi one. My current galvanized tank is about 5' tall and 24" across which calculates to about 120 Gallons.
Thanks, Rob