I am using a Wayne 1/2 HP pump that is preset at 30-50 psi. When I get my pressure tank, do I need to charge it? If so, how much psi? Thanks
1869732
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.
1869733
I believe it was pre charged. However, your pump should turn off automatically when the tank and your lines are pressurized. Mine does it in my camper.
2155681
38 psi.http://www.essentialhardware.com/water-worker-ht-14hb-horizontal-pre-charged-well-tank-125332.html?fee=16&fep;=22053&utm;_source=google&utm;_medium=cpc&utm;_campaign=google&gclid;=CM2PvM6J2sMCFWRk7AodMyMA3g
1257693
No problem. Also pressure regulator should be before tank if you need one. Put ours on this summer and love it. Yes it works.
110101
It really depends on how you're using it. If you're intermittently nailing with in and not imitating a machine gun- you can use a pancake or similar small compressor. The working pressure of the nailer is 70-115 PSI. I run mine at 100 PSI. Any portable compressor should be able to hit that pressure. The real question is duty cycle. If you're nailing every few seconds then you'll need a compressor capable of keeping up with the volume of air being consumed OR you'll have to slow down until your compressor stops running before firing the next nail. I run mine on 2 different compressors and don't have any issues- one is a 40 gallon shop compressor- the CFM is infinite compared to the gun. The other compressor is 2.6 CFM. I don't rapid fire when I'm using it and I can fire several nails before the compressor has to cycle. As long as you're not continuing to fire when the compressor is running you should be OK.
2266841
The switch comes precalibrated for most tanks. the very first thing that you should do BEFORE replacing the switch (unless you are replacing it due to the contacts being worn out) is to COMPLETELY empty the water out of the tank, then make sure that the air in the tank (bladder, there should be an air valve like on a bicycle tire on top) is correct, if not inflate it to the specifications fro the tank, there should be a label with the air pressure settings , usually about 28 PSI or so. make sure the power is OFF, check it with a voltmeter to be sure! replace the switch. Once this is done, you can fill up the tank again and see where it cuts off and adjust if you want the preasure higher or lower. then open a water valve and see where it cuts off and adjust so that the switch cuts off at your desire setting, if the pump starts to "flutter" on and off real fast, the pressure in the tank is not correct or the low pressure is to close to the cut-off setting, lower or raise the small screw accordingly. this is what the instructions say for the bolt settings if you need to adjust it : "Turn the nut on the small bolt down (clockwise) for a higher cut-out pressure. Do the opposite for a lower maximum water pressure setting. Remember that you're not directly setting this pressure; rather, you're establishing how high you want the cut-out pressure to be above the cut-in pressure." hope this helps. and definitely test as indicated in the first answer! as this cause grief for me several times during the summer as ants...yes ants looked for cooler shelter and started to "burn up" on the contact, using a nail filler i was able to repair it for several years until there was no contact left, spraying some WD-40 below the housing helps as ants will not go onto it and it lasts longer than ant spray. : )
1122099
High and low pressure settings come pre set from the factory for a given range such as 20/40 or 40/60. That being said either of these pre set pressures can be adjusted by use of 2 pressure adjustment spring loaded screws. There is a limit to the adjustment so you should purchase a switch that is pre-set closest to the pressures needed or wanted for your system. Remember if your system has a bladder type expansion tank the air pressure will need to be reset in the bladder if you change the low pressure setting on your pressure switch. I hope this is beneficial.
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!
2274395
Not sure what the spec says, but i ran at 110 psi. i ran it with a 3hp 10 gal craftsman compressor and only run the one gun with no problems.
1848090
Answer to both questions is yes. It IS a pre-charged tank , 38psi, 2#below the average cut-in pressure of 40psi, which is correct. it also has a shrader valve used to check/and or add air. Average well switches are set at 40-60psi great tank , you may also want to change out pressure switch as well
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.
1595932
Hi: I bought the pump to use with an HO scale river lock on my layout. It seemed to work fine at first when I was testing things. I was able to pump about 1 quart every minute which was fine. When I put it all together the pump would work fine for a minute or so then stop or slow to just a trickle. New batteries did not help. I did not think of the back pressure and that could be my problem. I replaced it with a small pond pump. Good luck. Steve
748368
with no pressure on the tank ---the air pressure through the shrader vale should be about the same as the cut -in pressure of the pump---around 30 psi
462065
I bought a Ridgid TP-250 to replace a Pressure start pump which turned on only if the water was more than 2 inches deep. I am going to test my New Ridgid TP-250 this week to make sure it turns on as soon as I plug it in and I will check to see how low the water goes down to.I purchase a different pump last year but then I found out it only pumps down to 1/4 inch even thought the box said 1/8.
996124
This is a storage tank only. The PSI will be at whatever you fill the tank up to , so NO you cannot set it to 20 psi without some kind of regulator.
695643
This is not a high pressure pump. I run 3 impact sprinklers off of each of my two Wayne 100 pumps. Their performance changes if I run them very far uphill . This is a good pump to move a lot of water , (volume) but not at high pressure. You can find out more info at the Wayne website. They rate it up to 70 psi at less than 10 feet of head. you will want to get familiar with the "head" rating for pumps to help you select a pump for your needs.
2197133
the pressure switch is adjustable, the one I order was preset at 40-60 psi......... 40 being the cut-in and 60 being the cut-out........... look for one with the pressure setting you want; otherwise you will have to read directions and set it either higher or lower yourself.......... not hard to do. hope this helps
1789815
I am going to guess that the liquid capacity is about 12 ounces or so and there is a schrader valve like your tires to fill air pressure for a pre charge. You can adjust that pressure if you like. I installed this tank about two years ago and it works as advertised. It reduces the amount of run time for the water pump and delays its activation which is important as it is under our bed. The big recommendation I would give is if you live in a cold environment to install it with the plumbing connections facing down so that when you winterize there is no chance for water to be trapped in it and potentially crack the case. HTH I am going to guess that the liquid capacity is about 12 ounces or so and there is a schrader valve like your tires to fill air pressure for a pre charge. You can adjust that pressure if you like. I installed this tank about two years ago and it works as advertised. It reduces the amount of run time for the water pump and delays its activation which is important as it is under our bed. The big recommendation I would give is if you live in a cold environment to install it with the plumbing connections facing down so that when you winterize there is no chance for water to be trapped in it and... » Read More I am going to guess that the liquid capacity is about 12 ounces or so and there is a schrader valve like your tires to fill air pressure for a pre charge. You can adjust that pressure if you like. I installed this tank about two years ago and it works as advertised. It reduces the amount of run time for the water pump and delays its activation which is important as it is under our bed. The big recommendation I would give is if you live in a cold environment to install it with the plumbing connections facing down so that when you winterize there is no chance for water to be trapped in it and potentially crack the case. HTH « Show Less