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compression tank position

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bluenose_16
bluenose_16 Member Posts: 4
in THE MAIN WALL
Can anybody tell me why steel compression tanks are mounted horizontally and not vertically?

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  • John@Reliable_5
    John@Reliable_5 Member Posts: 76
    More surface area for air.............

    so they don't get waterlogged real quick
  • Einsiedler
    Einsiedler Member Posts: 61
    gauge

    plus it's nice to be able to see the water level on the gauge glass (and the tappings are always on one end.

    It's ot to say it cant be done. H&G (Hamlett & Garneau) advised their ACET tanks may be installed vertically.

    ps-Just cause the tank has a skirt doesn't necesarily mean its a vertical tank (skirts may be for warehousing/storage only)

    regards,
    EIN
  • jim lockard
    jim lockard Member Posts: 1,059
    easier

    to fit between the floor joists in the basement.
    But seriouly Bluenose check the straps on those old tanks I got called out where a tank had waterlogged and fell, it really did some damage. Good that no one was in the basement at the time. J.Lockard
  • bluenose_16
    bluenose_16 Member Posts: 4
    thanks(nm)

  • bluenose_16
    bluenose_16 Member Posts: 4
    thanks(nm)

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