Well Pressure Tank Replacement

I noticed my well pressure tank leaking, so I ordered one online from Home Depot delivered to the store for free shipping.
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[@allendelisle8145]

Because of you I replaced my tank with out any issues and without paying a bunch of money for someone else to do it. Please keep making videos.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Awesome thank you 👍

[@user-rx3xg6xc1p]

Amen to that, brotha. Im gonna replace mine tomorrow!

[@gimcrack555]

My went out last Sunday. I was going to do it myself. But I decide not to. Call someone up yesterday(Monday). He show up and only charge me $425. My was a smaller tank, around $336 cost. If I bought it myself. So to me I only pay $89 labor and to me that's worth it. The tank was properly cheaper for them to buy. So I'm sure he earn more than $89. Start to finish, I say it took 1 hour and 10 minutes.

[@DAS-Videos]

@@gimcrack555 They charged me $820 to replace mine 13 years ago. You got one heck of a deal.

[@leighvaughton2740]

Mission accomplished, all good advice on your video, appreciated and thanks from the UK!

[@MatrixSpoonX]

Great Video, I feel very confident in changing mine now after watching your video. Thanks for your time...

[@leighvaughton2740]

My replacement tank is coming tomorrow, fingers crossed it goes as smoothly as yours!

[@ralphhumphrey7614]

Your video helped me determine that I have a tank leak saving me a ton of time, whoya!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@Gwalker0220]

Amazed. I have a preasure tank and control switch to install in my cabin..... first you saved me with the fence now this....

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Glad this helped 👍

[@leeleebear5826]

TY easy enough i do most of my maintenance to my home myself so much appreciated.

[@jeffpotter8984]

Thanks for the video. Ours has a pin prick hole in it, so i guess we're replacing. This helped a lot!

[@gurbhalla]

Thank you so very much. The explanation was good and you showed the best

[@bowlnow824]

I have been losing water pressure over the past couple of years. I believe the pressure tank needs to be replaced. Thank you for the video.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Your welcome, it might also be the pressure switch. The springs get weak after a while and needs to be adjusted or replace the switch.

[@ayawoke9906]

Thanks and greetings from Phoenix

[@ocean1233]

Thank you 👍

[@donmurrin5269]

Thanks a ton bud.

[@fishdog0999]

thank you very informative!

[@oddopops1327]

Excellent video! 😎

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thank you

[@Noidea242]

I just replaced mine the bladder leaked after I drained it down it still weighed 200 pounds so I had to drill the tank to drain the water in the bladder. I had to go to the bottom 1/3 of the tank. Be careful it comes in a hurry so be ready with a couple of buckets. It took 30 minutes with a 3/8ths hole to drain

[@allisterwilliams1656]

Great video I learned alot thanks

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@WhidbeyOne011]

Thanks. Very helpful

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thank you

[@bluesriderDF]

Nice video. Just an FYI, it is not recommended to put pipe dope on the female threads. The dope gets pushed into the pipe itself as it is tightened, and the excess will make its way into the tank & plumbing system. This can potentially cause problems for pressure switch, gauge, etc. A nice coating on the male pipe is all that's required.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@skorpyo331]

Water supply to house needs to be off too?

[@sd90mac61]

May I say you ARE THE PRO,👍👍👍, however I envy you for I believe you live in the DEEP south, you'll never see a water tank set up like this on the ground in open space, like here in SD, Nebr, Colo, Wy, MT, ect, every where, their all in a 6, or 7' pit, underground with a cover on it, either way, may I say YOU'VE DONE A MAGNIFICENT JOB!! And all by yourself👍👍, THANKS FOR SHARING THIS. Take care👋👋

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thank you 👍

[@sammyg3697]

My tank has a slot on it to insert a wrench maybe see tip fit has that

[@Paul_n_Texas]

Summer time in Texas and being serenaded by the cicadas while working. You can't beat it... but damn it gets hot!!! :)

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Fred Flinstone Yes sir, it sure gets hot and those cicadas seem to remind you that its summer time. I just can't wait till July and August when it'll get 100 to 105 degrees and high humidity :(

[@eeol777]

What likely led to your problem of the elbow rusting out on the pressure tank is galvanic action between the steel elbow and the brass. I am having a similar problem with a brass check valve that has a galvanized nipple. I would try to stay away from brass or isolate it with a PVC connection.

[@sissymurphy9620]

I have steel connector from brass on my presure tank to the shut off valves and that feed the house and also where you connect the hose to to flush sediment out . But cannot find a brass connector for them . Should they be changed now as well guy is coming this week to move whole house filter

[@alvinthecat8426]

good job

[@joeganusi8522]

Hi Pete, Just curious since the tank was 5 years old and their warranty is 5 years, did they give you anything back? (if it was still within the warranty period) I need to replace mine and was looking at the 86 gallon WW from HD. Amtrols have a 7 year warranty and cost $300 more.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

The old tank was purchased by the previous owner so I just went and got a new one. If you have your old receipt, then you should be okay.

[@mikemartinez937]

Hey if u have one but it's small can u just buy a bigger one or does it have something to do with the pump

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Sure, you can buy a bigger pressure tank. This way your pump won't run as often.

[@1Life2Live007]

So you didn’t have to put water in the tank? Oh ok. U explained! Thank you!

[@danssv8]

So in other words if your tank pressure is higher than your cut in pressure the pump won't turn off is that correct? Or will it still cut the power to the motor?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

You want the pressure tank 2 psi lower so you wont get a momentary loss of pressure when the pump kicks on.

[@AssortedAppetites]

Just found a spraying leak on my galvanized pressure tank. Is there a leak stop compound(JB Waterweld)I can use or do I have to buy a new tank?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

I've never tried the JB waterweld before but it's worth a try. Not sure what size tank you have but most big box stores don't carry the big presser tanks like I have but I've seen the 50 something gallon at my store here where I live.

[@sammyg3697]

Ray Smith sorry think your dommed mate

[@valentinek.t3327]

That thread paste you used. Can you use the tape as well or would you recommend the paste?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

I prefer the pipe thread sealant. I've had the tape leak if you don't tighten it enough.

[@samualosten5212]

Check out Cycle Stop Valves, using big tanks is the way of the past. Its much easier to replace with a small tank than a large one. Plus a whole lot cheaper than a big tank.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Yeah Cycle Stop Valves are good to keep the pump from cycling on and off too often when you're using a lot of water and steady the water pressure.

[@SB-ic2kl]

Thanks for the video. I was wondering why would you use the same brand of tank if the first one started leaking in only 5yrs? I don't think we should reward poor quality with repeat business.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Shawn Batchelder I agree but my old tank was leaking and needed one asap. In four years I'll buy a better brand and change this as soon as it starts leaking.

[@johnnywalker5635]

Since he got a replacement of same brand, I wonder if he would have benefited from spray painting the weld-on elbow to keep it from rusting

[@khandam7709]

@@johnnywalker5635 no, the reason they rust is cold water causes the tank shell to condense water, which drips to the bottom. ONe needs to spray foam the entire bottom and it wouldnt' hurt to insulate the entire tank that way water dew does not constantly form on the tank and cause it ti rust.

[@steelofcrom]

The leak was in the elbow not the tank. So I would buy the same to get the same fit and reuse stuff.

[@RichardAllenCramer]

Can these be installed on its side? I jade my pump and tank replace last week, brad new, parts and labor $1,100. The plumber installed the tank on its side. Pump will not come on, we have no water.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Allen Cramer These tanks are NOT designed to be installed on their sides and will not work properly.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Also if you're not getting water, it could be the presser switch not turning the pump on.

[@extremereclusefallows5779]

Hi Pete. I really enjoyed your video. I have a scenario. I have an old fashioned pump that rotates a pulley that moves a piston up and down. Sort of what a typical oil pumper looks like. It is destroyed. The 75 gallon tank is next to it. I will replace the pump with an above ground 1/2HP. Was wondering if placing the tank on the 23 ft roof would work better than along side the pump?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

I don't think it would matter where the tank is. 23 ft height will not effect the pump one way or the other. But I would probably put the tank next to the pump so it can be easily serviced.

[@sammyg3697]

Smart

[@freedomisfromtruth]

What area is this with the setup is outside, must be the south, up north we have them in basements or crawlspaces. My pressure tank is a different type and I will have to replumb to use these tanks which are in stock locally. The pressure switch comes right off the tank while these are like on a manifold almost.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

freedomisfromtruth I'm in east Texas and most are outside in the open or enclosed like mine. Sounds like you'll have to replumb the tank but if you use pvc, it should be a breeze. The pressure switch usually goes on the manifold or between the pump and tank.

[@imfamemitotero7171]

Pete B. Can l use the well with out thank?

[@richardreeves5764]

Hello, I need to install a well pressure tank. My well is concrete capped, my question is should I make a building that encapsulates the concrete cap and put the tank next to it, or would it benefit me to put it closer to our rv by running our water line to the building with the tank and switch in it?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

You can make the building where you need it, but keep the well head open and accessible in the event of well pump repairs. I have the building next to the well head and the well head is covered separately.

[@richardreeves5764]

Roger that. I think what I will do is keep next to the well head and run my line from the pump underground and put my pressure tank and switch in a building beside it. Thank you for your input.

[@bryanfisher3388]

What’s the difference between the smaller tanks verse the big one you bought there ? Longer consistently water pressure less well pump run ?

[@JustinWhiteKSS]

Yes, the pump cycles more often with larger tank vs smaller tank where pump might work constantly as you run the water (depending on the size of small tank of course)

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Yes, the bigger tank means that your pump doesn't constantly turn on and off like it would to fill a small tank.

[@neilmorton1499]

Do you need the main water valve closed when first filling the new tank?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

After installing the pressure tank, you should keep the main valve after the pressure tank open and everything else as normal and let the whole system pressurize.

[@tacobob4123]

WELL done

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thank you

[@carlomiranda3799]

Sir. Is there any drawback for a bigger tank? I believe I have a 34 gallon. Wanting to check either a 52 or 86

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

The bigger the tank the less your pump will turn on and off which will lengthen the pumps life.

[@zaappp1588]

Whatever capacity tank you buy, the drawdown is usually around 25-40% drawdown in gallons depending on your pressure range settings....20-40 psi might be around 32-33 gallons drawdown vs 40-60 psi might be 22-24 gallons. The higher the pressure setting range, the fewer the gallons before the pump kicks back on but a bigger tank does give you more gallons of drawdown and less pump cycles like Pete said.

[@aristotlesfate3015]

I have the same set up with no whole house filter on it, is your filter before the tank or after, im trying to decide where I should put mine.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

aristotle's fate My filter is after the tank.

[@TheBryeguy]

I am buying a house that has no filter, I want to get one. Any recommendations on filter? Would placement be better before the pressure tank be recommended?

[@honkymonkey9568]

Is that a pressure relief valve you have attached to that tee?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Yes it's a 75 psi relief valve

[@randywatson9435]

Is this a 52 gallon tank? I just bought a new one went to a bigger tank. My well pump is like 100+ feet deep, last month the switch kept short cycling, surging lower water pressure, the 20 gal tank was shooting water out the top when i went to check the pressure in the tank with my tire gauge and the tank gizzed in my face. Pushed the tank side to side gently and for a smaller 20 gallon holding tank, it felt like it was superglued to the basement floor. So im figuring that the diaphragm is busted or some shit. Anyone agree? I emptied the tank anyway and again tire gauged the tank empty to see if the pressure in the tank was around 28 psi since i had a 30/50 switch. Well it was a bit low. Matter fact it was nip. Zero. Wouldnt even move the tire pressure test gauge at all. Pump air back in it to 28 started back up thinking maybe that was the issue in the first place.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Sounds like the diaphragm is broken and the tank filled with water causing it to short cycle. The bigger the tank the less it will cycle. I have a 119 gallon tank.

[@danssv8]

You know your shit lol , thanks for showing it

[@JC-hp3cx]

Great job could you please let me know how much the new tank was and the name of the brand thanks 🙏

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

I got it at Home depot. it's not the best quality but it works. Water Worker 119 Gal. Pressurized Well Tank www.homedepot.com/p/Water-Worker-119-Gal-Pressurized-Well-Tank-HT119B/202846488

[@user-rx3xg6xc1p]

I paid 600.00 at Home Depot for a 119 gallon tank.

[@DAS-Videos]

@@user-rx3xg6xc1p I see that it is now $800. If it has to be replaced every 5 years, it costs $160 a year. Not the cheapest water in the world.

[@gustavomendoza6028]

So I just replaced my tank with new pressure tank ..I plumbed it in ..it’s a 40/60 ..I flipped the well pump breaker and my gauge is still at zero ..the power wires are hooked up just like before ..so lost

[@gustavomendoza6028]

It was the pump lol 😂 dropped a new one down that endless pit and we were rolling again

[@sammyg3697]

I were getting rid of the tank anyway you should have tried replacing the elbow first

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

I still have the old tank as a back up. I tried to take the elbow off but it is really rusted and crumbled when I tried. I'm going to try to cut vertically to the threads so I can separate the elbow from the nipple sticking out of the tank.

[@chrisc6874]

At 10:50 one of the mice is moving the lines on the left

[@krystlewalterhouse8295]

Someone told me I had to add pressure to the tank after replacement with an air compressor..is that true or will I destroy it?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

You only need to check it. If you're pressure switch is 40/60 psi, then you need to make sure you have 38 psi in the tank. Always two psi lower than the lower number on the pressure switch.

[@krystlewalterhouse8295]

@@petebeasttexashomesteading thank you very much!!

[@skrapenpennies9947]

I replaced my tank bc no water going into tank and water is not going in new tank either. I cut the pipe and turn valve on water comes out but won't go in tank.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Something must be clogged in the brass tee pipe going into the tank.

[@skrapenpennies9947]

@Pete B: East Texas Homesteading thanks for reply. I removed some air pressure out of tank and it started going in

[@markstatkus2352]

my craftsman bladder based tank lasted 19 years but the concept of replacing the bladder doesn't look enjoyable. And locating a bladder difficult or the price of a tank. Wondering a bit how long all these tanks last now with diaphragms as that's all I can find at Lowes, Home Depot, Tractor Supply or Ace.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

All the new pressure tanks last about or a little over 5 years.

[@DAS-Videos]

Is it lasting? Mine has a slow leak, I am thinking of replacing it myself.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

The water works tanks last about 5 years. I had to replace on the 6th year because the elbow rusted. You can buy a stainless steel or brass elbow that will outlast the tank.

[@DAS-Videos]

@@petebeasttexashomesteading Wow, that isn't long at all. My tank with the slow leak is 13 years old and I thought that was a short life. It leaks right where the brass tee is screwed in to the elbow of the tank.

[@momovillen1934]

How big is this tank?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

119 gallon I purchased online at home depot.

[@tommycoppa7481]

Great video! In the future you shouldn’t put any pipe sealant (pipe dope) on female threads.. Male threads only. Keep up the good work, and keep sharing my friend.

[@mstr_plt]

Not true. Read directions on sealant container. Reactorseal recommends dope on male and female threads above 1.25 inch pipe.

[@ClearWaterPumpWell]

You should have not bought another tank from home depot, those tanks fail in less than 5 years! I changed many that hardly made to 2 years, they are cheap Diaphragm tanks. Its also sad that they bear the american flag on them as if that makes it a high quality product! Most tanks are made in america anyways, but you should look for a Amtrol or A.O. smith tank next time! These tanks may cost double what you can buy from the "homeless despot" but at least you will get 10 fold the life from them. I have seen Well-Xtrol and great quality tanks go for 30 years! You did a good job of showing how to change a tank though. Take it easy Pete! Casey with Clear Water

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Clear Water Pump & Well LLC. Yeah I was in a pinch and needed a tank asap. I will definitely order a high quality tank next time. Thanks

[@JustinWhiteKSS]

Clear Water Pump & Well LLC. Water Worker is made by Amtrol, which also makes Well-Xtrol. Just an FYI.

[@gtzgreatride]

@@JustinWhiteKSS Pentair are built better. If you get lucky and you have an older model they do make silicone bladders for rebuilds!

[@jimgetz4886]

Will make a nice fire pit or smoker

[@lindavillarreal5610]

Where did u buy the tank

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

This water works tank I purchased online from home Depot, but sometimes tractor supply has similar tanks like this in the store.

[@mrleo81]

any warranty on that (not so) old tank?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Lennart.PRO There is a 5 year warranty but the tank was installed by the previous owner so I'm out $615.00 :(

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Joe Smith Yeah it happens all the time, and if I buy an extended warranty on something I end up never using it.

[@grindupBaker]

They didn't want to pay the extra 7 bucks to make the shed a foot higher and get all the workings another foot off the ground. Contractors and other bods are always doing that, saving a few bucks and increasing the inconvenience for the poor soul who'll be repairing later (I'm repairing a rotted deck myself right now). Sure he can crouch or lie on his face in the mud while he fiddles with fittings so why make it so's he can sit on a little stool with a mug of coffee. Save a couple bucks on shed wood & pipe.

[@eltonron1558]

What did the new tank cost?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

If I remember, it was about $625 then, but now I'm sure it more.

[@original79cougar]

Holy cow. Our pressure tank is about the size of 2 propane barbecue tanks next to that thing. Does that big of a tank give a higher pressure? Our pressure seems 'normal' but could be stronger...and it's probably not long for this world...

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

The pressure tank has a bladder inside the lower half that swells up like a balloon. The upper half is filled with 38 psi of air. As the water enters from the bottom and fills the lower half with water, it will be stored water so the well pump will only run when the water pressure falls under 40psi and then refill the tank to 60psi. The bigger the tank the less your pump will cycle on and off.

[@original79cougar]

Thanks Pete. When this blows maybe I'll look into getting a larger one. We're stuck though due to space...it's under a stairwell. Already replaced the well pump twice in 5 years.

[@lawnfascist4890]

So tiny. Ours is about 150gallons.

[@georgegaskin4622]

great video.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@khandam7709]

These tanks always rust out at the bottom because the cold well water makes the tank shell condense water, which drips all the way to the bottom several times a day!!!! You need to take spray foam and coat the entire bottom side with it so the water does not go down and destroy it again. if you want to really make sure condensation does not destroy the tank then insulate the entire thing! then no water can get to ti to rust it out!

[@DAS-Videos]

I'm not sure if they rust from the outside in, or from the inside out. I will spray my next one with fluid film or some other anti -rust spray. I plan to leave a gap between the block base that my hand can fit in.

[@tracyswanson9326]

Put in a good tank and not that crap from manards,maybe it will last longer.

[@solexxx8588]

Lol, You replaced the tank when you could have replaced a 2$ elbow. Crazy.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

No, you don't just replace the elbow on the old tank, you replace the tank with a new one. Unless you like doing the whole process twice in the near future.

[@zach2259]

@@petebeasttexashomesteading you're not to smart lol

[@jsetla]

I'll sit through one commercial, but not several

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

You should be able to skip them.

[@shivachidambarannigeri7766]

Ko

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[@surplusdoctor]

you should have taken the entire shed down and poured a concrete slab and rebuilt everything from the ground up.

[@johnm7453]

Pete, I've been watching your videos since I stumbled across your channel a few days ago. I wanted to send you a private message because I have some questions I wanted to ask but KZbin nor your attached google + page allow me to send a message to you. Do you mind me contacting you via email? If you are fine with that please let me know the email address on here.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Yeah I need to set of an email for this channel but you should be able to send me a message. Go to my channel then click on (about) and you'll see a (send message) button at the right side of the page.

[@frankyoliva8048]

Didn't show what we need to know 👎