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4 Reasons Why Pressure Tank is a Must-Have for Well Systems

All water storage tank owners must know that the key concept behind a professionally installed well system is pressure. As the water pump forces water upward from the well into the piping system of your house or office, pressure slowly builds up. So basically, the purpose of having a water pressure tank is to hold, regulate, and release this pressure as necessary.

In order to fully understand the importance of mounting a stainless-steel or galvanized pressure tank in your system, we’ve listed a few things that explain why it is actually a good investment.

  1. It regulates system pressure consistently.

Groundwater that gets to the surface through a well system is naturally pressurized. However, the amount of pressure applied through the system might not constantly meet the demands of the whole household. The stainless-steel pressure tank stores water and maintains it under pressure, and discharges it on demand whenever a faucet or shower is used. Without adequate pressure, water supply from these fixtures would trickle out slowly. Your pressure tank will guarantee that the system pressure is within the appropriate range, delivering enough water pressure throughout the entire household.

  1. It reduces abrasion on water pump.

Because the galvanized pressure tank is able to hold a certain amount of water under pressure which can be used on-demand, it eliminates the need for uninterrupted water pump usage. With a high-quality pressure tank, your pump will only be turned on when the system pressure plunges below the threshold level and will shut off again once the pressure reaches the limit.

Without a water pressure tank, your pump would be turned on every time a faucet or shower is used. This incessant usage would cause abrasion on the pump and would absolutely require more frequent maintenance and repair, or worse, replacement.

  1. It reserves water supply storage.

In case of a power outage or pump failure, water can still be accessed if you have a pressure tank. The water stored in the tank will continue to be used until it is exhausted or until power is restored. A well system without a pressure tank will immediately cease to produce water as soon as the water pump shuts off.

  1. It saves a great amount of energy.

With the intermittent use of the water pump due to the pressure tank reserve, electricity is used less frequently and therefore will lessen your energy costs. A well system without a water pressure tank would require consistent pump usage.

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