Cycle Stop Valves
Pump System Questions and Answers => Frequently Asked Questions => Topic started by: Axil on April 23, 2019, 09:35:29 AM
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Hi, I need to replace a water tank that has developed a small leak in the inlet. From what i understand i can get one of your CSV kits cheaper, and with less long term maintenance costs than replacing my current 60g tank.
My only concern is I have 3 fish tanks that each take a constant drip of 1/4g an hour. Since the CSV is only operative at flow rates over 1GPM, is this a situation where i should be buying a larger holding tank? I'm not against replacing my current tank with another 60g tank, and adding the CSV on top of that to extend the life of the system, i just want to be sure i'm getting the proper parts for my application.
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You are correct. Anytime there is a continuous or long demand for less than 1 GPM, a larger tank will help. A 60 gallon tank only holds about 15 gallons of water. But that would only cause about 4 cycles per hour when demanding less than 1 GPM. Then the CSV will take over and eliminate cycling when you are using more than 1 GPM.