I'm replacing a pressure tank. I have a 3/4HP pump that's down about 100', and the water line is at around 60'.
My current tank has the back poly coming into the house, and then another small section of black poly (I hope that's the right term, it's rated at 160psi i think). connecting it to the tank.
When I replace the old tank, I was thinking of using schedule 40 pvc to go from the tank to the incoming black poly line (the tank will have a metal tee). I think, but am not certain, that the pvc psi rating is sufficient for this application, but I wanted to make sure. Maybe schedule 40 pvc isn't the right material for the job. I could use schedule 80 pvc, which is considerably more expensive, or even more black poly, but I feel more comfortable working with pvc.
Cost isn't the concern, it's simply using the right material for the job. Am i off base?
sgl
My current tank has the back poly coming into the house, and then another small section of black poly (I hope that's the right term, it's rated at 160psi i think). connecting it to the tank.
When I replace the old tank, I was thinking of using schedule 40 pvc to go from the tank to the incoming black poly line (the tank will have a metal tee). I think, but am not certain, that the pvc psi rating is sufficient for this application, but I wanted to make sure. Maybe schedule 40 pvc isn't the right material for the job. I could use schedule 80 pvc, which is considerably more expensive, or even more black poly, but I feel more comfortable working with pvc.
Cost isn't the concern, it's simply using the right material for the job. Am i off base?
sgl