Well x trol wx252

[Grunt]

Does anyone know why the Well x Trol WX 252 was discontinued by the manufacturer ?

 

[Reach4]

I don't know, but I expect the WX-302 was longer-lived. Downside is that it takes more floor space.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Grunt]

Yes sure your right but the reason I'm asking why it was discontinued is I can get a wx 252 new in box for $389.00
but worried why it was discontinued.

 

[Reach4]

Sounds like a very good deal. Get your precharge right (2 psi below cut-in for a submersible pump), and I guess it might last plenty long -- better than some other tanks of that capacity.

 

[Valveman]

The tall and skinny design of the 252 causes the diaphragm to move further and wear out quicker than the shorter and wider 302. Adding a Cycle Stop Valve will make any tank diaphragm last longer because it doesn't cycle or go up and down nearly as many times or as fast. But if you add a CSV you don't need any tank as large as a 252 (86 gal) as a WX102 (4.5 gal) is all that is needed.