Cycle Stop Valves
Pump System Questions and Answers => Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls => Topic started by: bashami on December 19, 2016, 11:23:09 AM
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In shopping around for replacement tanks I have noticed the term "expansion tanks". I was just wondering if these would be suitable for a single household residential system if using a cycle stop valve? I am assuming these tanks are without bladders?
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Most expansion tanks have a diaphragm just like a well tank. They will usually work fine as a well tank. However, be careful of the inlet size. Most will have a 3/4" pipe to thread on, but the hole inside the 3/4" inlet is important. The hole needs to be large enough to have good flow from the tank and some expansion tanks only have a hole the size of a pencil.