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Water Pressure Tanks

Pressure tanks for well pumping systems
Pressure tanks are also used where city water pressure varies a lot to keep constant pressure

Flexcon Industries H2Pro Pressure TanksWhat Pressure Tanks Are For

All of these are available on our webstore with current pricing
Typical pressure thank well pump installationA pressure tank is a steel tank that has a bladder inside it. The top part of the tank is filled with air under pressure, and the bottom is where the water is stored. The air pressure in the top keeps the pressure up in the tank. This prevents the pressure pump from running every time a faucet is turned on. Pressure tanks vary in size from under one gallon up to several hundred gallons. A typical well pump installation is shown at right.
Shown below is a standard "30/50" system. This means that the pressure pump fills the tank up until the pressure is 50 psi. The pump does not come on again until the pressure drops below 30 psi. The high and low points can be set differently, but if too close, the pump will come on too often.

Pump is off, reservoir is full, ready to provide draw down water under pressure

Pump still off.  Providing draw down water through pressure range.

System reaches cut-in pressure (30 psi in this case).  Pump starts and runs until cut-out pressure is reached.
Cutaway view of Challenger Pressure Tank
  1. Threaded nut for easy installation of pump stand.
  2. Adjustable air charge.
  3. Clean, air tight welds are achieved using the most modern welding equipment available.
  4. Two part Urethane finish over epoxy primer coat combines durability and high luster.
  5. Diaphragm of FDA approved, high grade Butyl, Special "CBR" formula.
  6. True air flow design means fewer problems with condensation.
  7. Positive lock internal clench ring.  Cannot slip...does not rely on tank wall.
  8. Stainless steel port diffuser directs water flow upward & outward while locking lower diaphragm in place.
  9. Welded malleable elbow

 

We stock most of the common sizes, and most other sizes usually only take an extra 2-4 days from the factory warehouse. The "Draw down" is how much water you can expect before the pressure pump comes on.

Specifications are shown below, and you can also download the specifications in PDF. We stock most (not all) tanks. See our online webstore for prices on all tanks.

 Specification sheet for WWT H2 Pro water pressure tanks