Hello,
We've got a 25 year old Pressure tank I'm looking to replace and upsize, however the way it's been installed seems to be different than what I'm seeing as 'typical' installation. It appears that the tank is installed not as a pass-thru with a check valve or any of that, but instead just installed directly onto the system. I can't locate a check valve anywhere in system ( at least in the house), so my assumption is that it's possible that the pump in the well is acting like a valve? Is it better to put in the new tank the same way, or should I change the system to incorporate a pass-through design and a check valve?
Other info: Apparently the well is shallow at 25 ft, however it's still a submursed pump. No problems with pressure or pump since we've owned the property.
I'm upgrading from 20 -> 40 gallon tank to cycle less often, and maybe smooth out pressure in house as our kids get bigger.
We've got a 25 year old Pressure tank I'm looking to replace and upsize, however the way it's been installed seems to be different than what I'm seeing as 'typical' installation. It appears that the tank is installed not as a pass-thru with a check valve or any of that, but instead just installed directly onto the system. I can't locate a check valve anywhere in system ( at least in the house), so my assumption is that it's possible that the pump in the well is acting like a valve? Is it better to put in the new tank the same way, or should I change the system to incorporate a pass-through design and a check valve?
Other info: Apparently the well is shallow at 25 ft, however it's still a submursed pump. No problems with pressure or pump since we've owned the property.
I'm upgrading from 20 -> 40 gallon tank to cycle less often, and maybe smooth out pressure in house as our kids get bigger.