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Sizing Compression Tanks

Neil Fay
Neil Fay Member Posts: 6
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I have a failed steel 30 gallon (60" X 12") compression tank. The system was originally gravity circulation, now converted to forced, with much of the distribution piping reduced (substantially).

How do I determine the correct size of the replacement tank?

Thanks.

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  • bigugh_4
    bigugh_4 Member Posts: 406
    Time ?

    Take the time to acurately estimate the contents of the system in gallons, then look at the manufactures of compression tanks to determine the best tank for the job. A second cheap way would be to buy a smaller tank say a size 12 and be perpared to add another if the relief valve leaks upon fireing up the system. the 60" one you have now is very big comparatively.
    bigugh
  • Mark Eatherton1
    Mark Eatherton1 Member Posts: 2,542
    The easy way...

    If the 30 gallon tank worked fine for you, and you've actually decreased the volume of the system, then any tank manufacturers #30 tank will work.

    ME
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