What is the difference in pre charged water tank and standard tank?
1455044
The precharged tank has been presurized by the manufacture to work with a standard pressure switch. It eliminates the need to presurize the tank yourself. This particulars tank is precharged for a 40/60 pressure switch. Air can easily be released for the 30/50 switch or the 20/40 switch. All you need is an accurate tire air pressure gauge. It is also easy to charge a tank if you have an air compressor. The instructions that come with the tank will explain the process.
1455045
My understanding is that in a pre-charged tank there is a bladder if air in the top of the tank maintaining pressure so your water pump doesn't have to switch on as soon as you begin using water. The bladder will maintain pressure rather than just relying on tank pressure. I think most water tanks these days are pre-charged. Hope that answers your question.
1455046
A pre-charged tank has a nitrogen charge already in the tank above the bladder. All that is necessary to do is connect up the piping and turn it on it will work. A standard tank has no charge at all you pump air into this tank after installation to what you need for your purposes.
1455047
Although I am no expert, I have purchased three of these pre-charged tanks for my water well. They work fine. I think the pre-charged water tank is equipped with a bladder, and it is pressurized with air, so that the water output is greater in terms of the force with which it comes out. For instance, a pre-charged tank with about 40 gallons of water puts out the water as if it were about 85 pounds, or so. On the other hand, a standard tank is simply that, a standard holding tank. You get only what you put in. The Flotec Tank in question comes already pressurized from the factory and rarely requires any action from the consumer. Hope this helps. Although I am no expert, I have purchased three of these pre-charged tanks for my water well. They work fine. I think the pre-charged water tank is equipped with a bladder, and it is pressurized with air, so that the water output is greater in terms of the force with which it comes out. For instance, a pre-charged tank with about 40 gallons of water puts out the water as if it were about 85 pounds, or so. On the other hand, a standard tank is simply that, a standard holding tank. You get only what you put in. The Flotec Tank in question comes already pressurized from the factory and rarely... » Read More Although I am no expert, I have purchased three of these pre-charged tanks for my water well. They work fine. I think the pre-charged water tank is equipped with a bladder, and it is pressurized with air, so that the water output is greater in terms of the force with which it comes out. For instance, a pre-charged tank with about 40 gallons of water puts out the water as if it were about 85 pounds, or so. On the other hand, a standard tank is simply that, a standard holding tank. You get only what you put in. The Flotec Tank in question comes already pressurized from the factory and rarely requires any action from the consumer. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1455048
Pre charged is pressurized with air, generally they will have a blatter in them that kepts the air and water separate. Most of the time they are pressurized at the factory and you don't have to do anything. Sometimes depending on your system operating pressure you might have to adjust the pressure. No pre charge would be no pressure and possibly no blatter. Pre charged would be a better choice in my opinion, less maintenance. That's what I purchased, I'm going on acouple of years now and haven't touched it.
1455049
Pre0charged must mean that air pressure has already been dispensed from the manufacturer prior to shipping. Mine was at 40PSI when I got it. I lowered it to 28 PSI for my product. Thanks again.
1455050
pre-charged has a captive bladder inside of the tank that holds an air charge to push the water out of the tank when you open a fauset ect. A standard tank does not have this bladder and will loose air and you have to keep pumping it up every so many months with a hand air pump !
1455051
pre charged tank has 40 psi of air already in it. reg, you need to put air in it buy using a tie pump or air compressor. there is a fill valve like on the tie of a car on the tank.
2002949
They have empty and full. The item in the link is for a full. I bought the empty and took it to the local gas dealer and swapped it for a full one with no hassles. I didn't see the benefit of paying to ship a full tank because when you refill it you have to swap it out anyway.
569854
One of them is undiluted, the other is a 50/50 pre-mix.Undiluted is better value for money and allows you to choose your own ratio of coolant to water. Pre-mixed is better if you're lazy. :)
1848092
pre charged , but also has a valve on top in case of need to recharge ,.my last one lasted13 years before bottom rusted out
1203608
yes the only difference is the material the tank is made of, lighter and and no rust.
1779586
I just looked at the owners manual which lists Flotec's precharged tanks, and the series FP7120-xx should be pretty much the same. Id only be concerned with differences when it would be listed as FP7125. That would be the 50 gal tank. Looks like you have the same 35 gallon pressurized tank. Great tank by the way!
417634
No, the tank comes with the standard valve and nothing else. Local tank exchange/refill merchant uses the exact same tank
1108481
Hi, I don't know the difference, but I wanted to pass along that the Secura that I bought died after 1 yr. And there was rust build up in the inner holding tank.
349991
the reserve tank will fit but make sure that your tank has a return line so you get the correct one
737572
It seems the biggest difference is the Tetra comes with the screen, filter and media bag, where the Danner is just the waterfall....so it seems to be a matter of convenience.
299316
The difference I noted in the product descriptions is the "Contemporary" stated a stainless steel water tank and rating of 900 watts, whereas the "Professional" stated stainless steel inner tank with a rating of 800 watts. This would suggest there is some change in the resevoir design that results in a different power requirement, but I an electrically challenged so this may be a difference without any real distinction.
608718
Not enough info to answer. The tank must be specific to the water heater and not to the R/V.
1789473
Yes. There's a valve stem centered on the bottom and covered by a cap. Precharge is 20lbs, I think, but for potable water system use, you'll need to add air up to your system pressure before installation. I used a little pancake compressor with some caution.
1157789
I am not sure. This is the refill for a 'system'/kit that Kaboom makes, which includes these, but when it is time to refill, you don't buy the whole system, you just buy the refill, because the system is already installed in your tank from the previous time.
562709
Not sure, I ended up getting a new model from Haan that has a removable water tank. I would recommend spending a little more and getting the one with a removable tank.
1362109
the first model had a vacuum and the water tank is smaller. I have had both and the deluxe is much better, just do not leave extra wash solution in the tank while in storage.
1848088
they do come pre charged, but of course they have the air valve as you need to adjust it to your well and cut off switch to work the best for your application