Pressure Tank

[bigdob24]

Has anyone installed a small pressure tank in the water line to eliminate the constant pump running when a water valve is opened?
I have seen some 2 gallon ones at Lowe's and Menards. Do they work well?
Anything special for winterizing the pressure tank , or just follow the regular procedure for winterizing.
Thanks
Dan

 

[caissiel]

I found a small bladder tank and installed it per the pick attached.
Just behind the access panel so I can shut it off anytime. We go south for the winter so winterizing is not a problem.

 

[jnbhobe]

I have used a surflow accumalator tank for years,one of the best things I have added. It is small and easy to install and I run about 20 psi in it. There are no winterizing problems as I keep it in a heated garage in the winter.

 

[gasman]

I also installed the Shurflo tank. Works great. We winterize through the 3-way pump valve and all is well. Our rig suffers through zero degree temps with no problems.

 

[porthole]

If your pump is one of the newer style variable speed pumps, an accumulator tank is not recommend by the manufacturer.