Has anyone used more than one tank in-line? I have set up an RV type water system in my off-grid cabin. one steadys the pressure would 2 be better?
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The price of the unit is affordable so buy one and try it out for yourself.
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I wouldn't think so. I would get a bigger pressure tank to solve any issues. I had to use a bigger tank for my shower and sink to get the results I wanted in my cabin.
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I've never tried it, but I am doubting that it would add any more steady pressure than one would provide. Basically, the pressure would be the same in both tanks, so the pump may have to do double duty to one for the other and vice versa. The tank in my system smoothed out the water flow in my 23 foot camper and is almost like being at home! I liked your question and, yes, I had to pause a bit and think that one through!
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Vince, It came pre-charged. I am using the tank in our RV with an upgraded high pressure (85psi) pump. When we are not hooked to city water, the pump will run for a couple of minutes filling the tank. After the pump shuts off, we can use almost 4 gal of water until the pump runs again. The tank has a schrader valve (bicycle type) to allow adjustment of charge. After you install the tank, I would perform the following test: Allow the tank to fill, pump shuts off, run water, measure amount of water until the pump restarts. If the amount of water is much less than 4 gal, let some air out of the tank. If the tank air charge is to high compared to the incoming water pressure, the tank will not fill to 4 gal. Hope this helps.
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It depends. I use 2 because of the layout of the bathrooms. Put one valve at the farthest point from water heater and see how it works at other locations. You'll know if you need others
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I have no idea what flow rate and capacity of Co2 your needs require or what sort of pressure regulation, etc., is appropriate. These are standard 20 lb tanks with pretty new inspection dates. If a standard Co2 tank is what you need for a planted aquarium, these are nice big ones that are not too big to be obtrusive or too heavy to carry. I would guess they run 50 plus pounds apiece filled, so two are reasonable to carry at one time. One big tank of the same capacity is pretty difficult to move and take in to get filled. The tanks are a good size, good quality and priced well, so I bought two to rotate in my Soda machine. Hope this helps some.
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I would make sure you have a vent on tank. I noticed on mine with a gravity feed it would drain very slow so I installed a breather. Worked great after that.
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Hi, new guy! One is dedicated intake, one is dedicated output. It makes the entire closed system more efficient. Google AC one hose vs two hose, and you will likely get more educated answers, but I hope mine helps. Two is well worth the money, over time.
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I run about 100 total feet of this line in two planters (about 6 foot lengths run off of a 1/2" poly line). I use a 25 psi pressure regulator. It really all depends on the pressure in your water lines whether or not you really need to use a pressure regulator, but in general it is a good idea for drip so that the connections don't leak and the lines don't pop off. Also higher pressure means more water flow out of the drip line, which may or may not be a good thing.
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I am no expert on these but have bought and installed a couple of them for myself. This is actually a regulator/tank switch set that is made for an installation with 2 tanks, and will switch automatically to the full tank when the selected one is used up (if both tanks have their top valves opened). If you only have one tank, you need a simpler (and cheaper) regulator setup (travel trailers usually have 2 tanks). You can probably use it, but do not need the switching capabilities with only one tank. Hope this helps......
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John, no they ( in my experience, this is the third one that I have Got ) dont, I love this set up, just if you get one do not get the air pump one, very low gpm. Maybe 1 gallon per 1 to 2 hours.
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My RV tank holds approximately 40 gallons and I personally would use one season. So if I camped 3 to 4 times; it woulmax be 160 gallons. I also do home brewing at home and understand about filtered water. My conclusion is to be conservative and stop at 200 gallons
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I think you could use this unit at the tank and put the two stage regulator second in line the gauge will show you the tank fullness just fine , this is the way I use it ;-)
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the small compressors will not work to blow out rv water lines. they have plenty of psi, but not enough volume (cfm) typically you need a minimum compressor capacity of about 4 cfm @ 60 psi or a large storage tank
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does this require high pressure? NO can it be used with a 12 v pump water system in an rv? YES how many gallons per hour? 30 GPM
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Jerry I purchased mine for additional heat in my shop that is attached to my home , I also attached it to my 500 gal L.P. tank but you will need a regulator placed on that line , do not go direct from the tank with-out one !!! Note there is a slight smell , for the price it works great . any other questions contact me .
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You would need to have more than one but obviously need to on the same filter return. The only other way I could see is if you used a sump and had another heater in the sump and just used this one to heat the water as it returned to to the aquarium. From my personal experience I wouldn't waste your money on one of these. They don't even last 6 months before they fail.
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Twin 30 or 40 gal tanks with an automatic change-over regulator would be a pretty good working arrangement. Keep in mind, the bigger the tanks the heavier they are when you take them in to get filled. ;-)
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Probably be Ok. You can try then add the five or nine gallon tank in-line. Depends on your water used.