techinstructor
01-27-2009, 06:06 AM
Our pump is being installed in our new well this week. The "well" guy is putting a Myers 1 HP - 5 stage submersible pump in our 420' deep, 2-gallon a minute well. I don't know if it matters, but the static water level is at 20' depth. At a later date, when he runs the water line to the house, he's planning to put in a 36 gallon pressure tank. I asked him if a larger tank could be put in and he said he could put in up to a 100 gallon tank, but that he didn't see any advantage in doing so. The plumbing fixtures that will be in the house are: 1 toilet, shower, sink, clothes washer, and 2 kitchen sinks. I think the plan calls for 1" supply line pipe to the house and then 3/4" everywhere else in the house.
So my question is, what is the advantage, if any, of having a larger pressure tank? I would like to have enough water pressure so that one could run water at two places at once without losing pressure (i.e. wash dishes while someone showers, etc.). I would appreciate advice on the best way to achieve this.
So my question is, what is the advantage, if any, of having a larger pressure tank? I would like to have enough water pressure so that one could run water at two places at once without losing pressure (i.e. wash dishes while someone showers, etc.). I would appreciate advice on the best way to achieve this.