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Expansion Tanks

Paul_28
Paul_28 Member Posts: 113
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How long do they last?

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  • John Starcher_4
    John Starcher_4 Member Posts: 794
    Exactly......

    .....42 minutes.

    Just kidding.

    I don't think there is an answer to your question - alot would depend on the environment of the installation, the water quality, runtime of the system, and so on.

    I have seen tanks last for 20+ years, and have seen them fail after just a few years. Biggest thing from a maintenance standpoint is to make sure the air charge is proper, if it's a diaphragm style tank. Air can migrate through the diaphragm at a rate of about 1 PSI per year. If it is a standard steel tank with no diaphragm, then you just need to make sure the tank does not become waterlogged.

    Starch
  • Big Ed
    Big Ed Member Posts: 1,117
    Down and Wet

    By hanging them down and keeping the blader wet ,it will hold it's charge longer......
  • Paul_28
    Paul_28 Member Posts: 113
    Thanks

  • Paul_28
    Paul_28 Member Posts: 113
    Thanks

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