This is about the last time dealing with Flo-Tec. The bladders just don't hold up. I'll contact the comapny again about this bladder, but I think it'll be the last time. To their credit, they did give me a warranty on a replacement I purchased. The first one went bad about 6 months after the warranty. So, here it is about six months after installing the new one and it's blown. Are there brands that are better?
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Pressure tank....
I have not tried them, Hayee, but if there's no resolution tomorrow from FloTec on this, then that's where I'll be headed. Thanks for the help....Comment
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I am not a fan of Flo-Tec products. The low price and where they are sold reflects their quality.
These would be my choice...
Well-X-Trol
I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Now I can Plumb!
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Pressure tank...
I thought Gould was pricey 'till I checked out Well-X-Troll. YIKES! They do look good, though!Comment
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IMHO they are the best.I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Now I can Plumb!
For great information on the history of sanitary sewers including the use of Redwood Pipe
Visit http://www.sewerhistory.org/
Did you know some Redwood Pipe is still in service today.Comment
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The best tank....
I believe ya, Redwood!! I wish my bank account could agree with both our opinions!Comment
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The probem is by the time you go through the death of several of those flotec tanke maybe fry a pump from short cycling it doe to the bad tanks...
At that point the best becomes cheap...I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Now I can Plumb!
For great information on the history of sanitary sewers including the use of Redwood Pipe
Visit http://www.sewerhistory.org/
Did you know some Redwood Pipe is still in service today.Comment
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Pressure tank update...
I called Flo-Tek and explained the dilemma. (Their tank bladders keep bursting...). The Flo-Tek help desk told me to take it back where I first purchased it and if there's a problem with replacement, the store should give him a call. He provided all necessary info for that. Well, I took it back to HD and walked out with a new one in less than ten minutes! And, more impressive than that, I checked the air valve in the store and it was pressurized! WOW!! Checked it at home and it waws at 50 psi! I feel comfy now that this may hold air for longer than a month!Comment
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Having the "CORRECT" amount of air pressure in a tank is the keyto performance and longevity.
The air pressure should be 1 or 2 psi below the pumps "cut-in" setting.
EX; cut-in 30
bladder pressure best at 28 -29
Check or adjust the air pressure ONLY when the tank is EMPTY (no water in it)Comment
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Tank pressure...
Exactly! Very important. And since the switch is almost exact at 40/60, I have the (empty) tank pressure at 38. This is the same as what I had with the first tank and it's second bladder. It just lost the air in a very short amount of time. The tech guy I last spoke with explained to me on how the barometric pressure was responsible for the pressure loss through the valve assembly. Right or wrong, I now have a new tank and it appears to not be as affected by the barometer as the last tank was...I'm thinking there's a better quality valve assembly on this one. Hence, the comment about it being under pressure even at the store. In any event, I will be closely monitoring this for the rest of the year for any evidence of premature loss of air pressure.Comment
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