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The highest pressure I was seeing upstairs is 53 psi. I can find the 119 gallon tanks with replaceable bladders for an acceptable price. I'm ready to upsize the well pump, too. If the pressure floor were at least 20 psi greater, I think we would be a lot happier. I suppose if fixtures start...

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Two 119 gallon pressure tanks would provide sufficient drawdown to address the pressure increase. The existing tank is only 44 gallons, so I'd be adding a tank at some point anyway. My family of nine uses a lot more water than the two prior owners, especially when I'm topping off the swimming...

If your problem recurs, you might want to talk with a company that performs hydrofracking on domestic wells. People with problematic geology in my area sometimes have their existing wells fracked to improve their yield. An Internet search for "hydrofracking well" will yield a lot of information...

What caveats should I consider as I increase my pressure switch setting from 40/60? With a new pressure switch (and potentially a new well pump), should I try 80/100? I'm planning on adding two 119 gallon pressure tanks. I expect I'll also have to upgrade my well pump. I've found no well...

I have a 1000-gallon underground tank, so I expect it to be good for well over 500 MBH at the coldest time of year and at a 10 percent fill.

Considering future expansion, (another 300,000 BTUs for a generator), I suppose I'll have to bite the bullet and tear up the yard. I don't think the benefit gained by installing a 15 psi regulator would be a long term solution. While I wait for the snow to melt, I'll remove the 1/2" pipe and...

Yes, the first stage regulator steps the tank pressure down to 10 psi. I mean thousands of BTUs. The tubing is unfortunately 1/2" OD (confirmed with calipers). I would love to upsize the tubing with some cheap poly. The material cost would be negligible. That said, the underground tank is...

I've decided to run a couple new propane branches to add a dryer and a range to my home. I would appreciate input on a couple of questions: 1. In the process of evaluating the gas distribution system, I noticed the first stage from the tank is only 1/2" copper tubing, approximately 190 feet in...

A propane range.

Is anyone aware of a recessed gas valve box for old work? I'm thinking of something with angled interior screws to affix the box to an adjacent stud (sort of like the Arlington One-Box electrical boxes, only for a gas valve).

Can you think of any reason I shouldn't install an above-ground horizontal 120 gallon tank in a recess with retaining walls to keep it out of sight? I would also plant a hedge to further conceal it.

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Success! I didn't have enough clearance between the supply lines to use the width of the 2x4, but I was able to get a corner of it to bear right on the hub of the elbow. While I held the 2x4, I had my daughter pump the floor jack until I heard creaking. I then climbed up and gave the hub a...

The Fein Multimaster eats through PVC pretty quickly. If I have to break off the coupling, I could probably score it with the Fein, then give it a crack with a long cold chisel.

I'll let you know what happens.

I hope I don't have to try to split it off. I have a feeling the end with the cement will require a lot of clean-up before I can get another coupling in place. I'm not sure I can even flex the perpendicular line enough to accommodate a new coupling. When I put it in place, I had to deal with...

I'm going to try to place a spreader under the elbow next to the coupling to keep the joint under tension and give the elbow a few good strikes with a dead blow hammer if it fits. Would a heat gun cause more problems than it would solve? After I attempt a brute force separation, I may resort to...

I dry fit a 3-inch joint to stabilize a joint I was gluing further upstream. I am not able to separate the "dry" joint at this point. I suspect the coupling is most likely only "spot welded" in a couple of spots where the primer had softened things up. The access is extremely tight, and I...

So, I reached out to Infiltrator, and the tech I spoke with said that 2' of cover is pretty common, and I won't likely significantly ipmact system rformance unless I exceed 4' of cover. If anyone has information to the contrary, please let me know.