How To Install A Pressure Tank - BEGINNER'S GUIDE

[@bkee62]

Fyi, THIS IS AN EXCELLENT VIDEO. I'm glad I found this on my third try a finding a good video to explain how the system works. I'm a pretty good handyman and I the video tells you what you need to know and the information is accurate.

[@MikeF-s7q]

Excellent video!! Beginner friendly. Thx for taking your time to explain for us none professionals trying to understand and get it done!

[@RobertWagner-ji4ki]

You are amazing thank you for your detailed videos. I’ve learned so much from you. I watch just about all that you make. Thank you for taking the time to teach others much needed skills. You’ve helped provided knowledge which has provided food on the table for my children. Thank you.

[@onlythetruth883]

Josh. You are an excellent laborer. Thank you.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome! Thanks for checking out my video!

[@plumbbuild6517]

I’ve always installed a check valve before the tank. To keep the water from the pressure tank from flowing back down the well it’s a vital component to keep the pump from over working and to keep the pump from causing water hammer effect, you may have installed one closer to the well head I’m not sure but I noticed it wasn’t installed at the pressure tank it’s code here to have it just before the pressure switch. Thanks for another great video.

[@BaronKen]

How would you put a frost free spigot out near the well head if you have a check valve at the pressure tank? There would be no pressure at the spigot

[@plumbbuild6517]

@@BaronKen in my area we install the tank at the well within a well house and we install a hose bib there but if you do have a frost free at the well and the tank under the house you can put the check valve after the pit less adapter and then the frost free.

[@TurokFarms]

Thank you and God bless!

[@israelnemitz8323]

Your videos are top notch!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

@@israelnemitz8323 That means a lot to me. Thank you!

[@pv2smurf]

Josh could you elaborate on this, 1. How is pressure tank size determined? 2. You also forgot to mention the pre filling with air and how much air goes in the pressure tank? You could drop this knowledge when the next video for this project comes up. Awesome job of explaining this entire well and setup. I mean EXCELLENT

[@jeffreyplumber1975]

LOL watch the video with the sound on . he explained 1 and 2 based tank size on house size and bathrooms also didnt you hear him say 38 psi? that said though dont base all your info for your job off a single video .

[@rudyrivera7426]

Thanks for sharing! Josh! 👌👍

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

@@rudyrivera7426 You are welcome. I appreciate you stopping by again!

[@Joshrerudite]

I have two large tanks and had no idea how they work. Now I do and can service or replace them! Thanks for the great video.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Fantastic! This video will give you the right direction for a common pressure tank setup. I have not installed two tanks on the same system. Good to know that is an option. Thanks!

[@Greatlefty300]

Great video !

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

@@Greatlefty300 Thank you!

[@gandl2123]

Nice video. I was hoping to see the water come in and pressurize as you stated and maybe play with it to a 70-50 adjustment. Also, you called the tank a 20g....but I've discovered that it does not hold nearly that in water volume. Soooo, I want to go to a bigger tank so that my well pump does not come on as often... Tks

[@MrKristaine]

Love the video. On another note, I was surprised to see the missing electrical disconnect at the well tank as well as a water shut off. Is that not required in your area? Yes I am am electrician. Thanks so much for the lesson!

[@bobjones9727]

Good video but why didn't you explain the bladder air pressure setting and Schrader valve on the tank? I know on a new tank they are probably preset but eventually it might need an adjustment.

[@robertsilvermyst7325]

Does this also work with a rainwater collection system?

[@decartusmcfadden4338]

I'm not sure but I think It will work if you have a pump to create pressure in the tank. My opinion

[@phillipm3799]

I’d like to know more about this. I’ve got an old well and bladder under the house but the last owner let it go when city water come through. I’d love to run my water hoses off of it and back up water.

[@10inmaine]

Can you give us the exact materials list to use , please and thanks . Great video

[@geraldfranz9085]

Great video, but one silly question : what about maintence, should you check your bladder pressure from time to time making sure it's at the 30 psi ? The Well guys just stick em in, collect their check and run off to the next job. But no one has ever informed me what to look out for. 😮

[@bobjones9727]

Exactly my point above

[@JohnR9965]

Amtrol is located 5 min from my house in Rhode Island…👍

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

@@JohnR9965 oh wow, that’s so cool! That is really far from my house. Thanks for watching!

[@joeyknelsen1456]

Does it matter what side the tap or relief valve goes?

[@todmills]

Pretty informative video, although as others have mentioned, several things were not addressed. I am really surprised that the pressure tank is sitting so low rather than sitting on a pedestal. Is there even room to get a hose on that bibb? My pressure tank is elevated about 8" above the floor. I would actually prefer that it were up another foot.

[@timlemons514]

CPVC flowguard should be installed with yellow one step the only way to go

[@bubbaredneck75]

should also add rain water systems along w well systems

[@TheDrewbe3]

Is the pressure relief valve a code requirement?

[@zachlewis560]

Depends on size and pressure of the tank, but yes.

[@tybowman6946]

I want an emergency water tank connected to city water that is continuously filled and discharged to my house plumbing. I don't see a video for that here and this well pump doesn't apply to me cuz I'm on city water.

[@wadesmith630]