How to Replace a Pressurized Well Water Tank DIY

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@99briscod 3 жыл бұрын

Great guide. Replacing ancient tank system with pressurized and needed to see all parts required. Mission Accomplished! Thanks!

@keithpetersen4920 3 жыл бұрын

I am about to replace my tank, and your video make my life so much easier.....and....I don't have to pay an arm and a leg to a well service. Thanks a million!

@adam.d 3 жыл бұрын

Very clear and concise instructions, thank you for sharing! Keep up the great work 👍

@Bryan-ei9nf 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your excellent video. I need to replace my tank and now have the confidence to do so after your excellent video. Thanks again.

@blitheringrando1410 Жыл бұрын

Great idea using a piece of flat stone for a base, I was racking my brain about what to use when I straighten/replace the one I have

@Nightturkey1 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Clear instructions, great attention to detail!

@MatrixSpoonX 10 ай бұрын

Great Video...I thought I bought everything I needed after watching a few videos. I then watched your video and realized some of the things I bought I didn't need and I need to replace some of them with other things that I did not buy. Thanks so much for your video and time...

@A_Pa-Plainjane 5 жыл бұрын

thank you, sir. very straight-forward explanation, Mr. Minthillbilly ( especially appreciated by this city boy )

@Smob109 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Right to the point. I could listen to you all day.👍

@marvindillon9488 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! One of the best instructional videos I've ever seen!!

@thekayakfishingfreak 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Couldn’t be any clearer from start to finish. Thank you.

@darrenlake5453 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I so appreciate the folks like you that document and share your knowledge with the rest of us DIYers on these type of projects. I am also about to take on this endeavor with a 35 gallon tank that actually rusted through an 1/8" hole in side and is slowly leaking. Unfortunately, my pressure tank is located in a closet in laundry room that also houses the water heat and the furnace. The current water heater is wedged in their tight so I will need to remove both water and gas pipes to get it out. I'm replacing it with a WaterWorks tank that is 5" slimmer but taller than the current tank at the same 32 gal. capacity. That should make replacement in the future much easier. With so many brands of water pressure tanks, how has the WaterWorks brand worked for you? They are definitely some of the most affordable tanks.

@stevee7774 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing about longevity of the Water Worker tanks. They are made by Amtrol, the same company that makes the Well Xtrol tanks.(Like the one he was replacing.)

@bethbale956 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful. Wish I had just saved myself a thousand bucks and done this myself. Lesson learned. There's always next time.

@edthompson1727 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. This was very informative. I understand the functions of the plumbing an gauges better.

@TheUnlocking 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing sir. That was an excellent explanation. Now I know!

@jasoncy31 2 жыл бұрын

That was SUPER helpful. The well guy wanted $10,000 to install this himself. Not kidding. After watching this I think I'm going to give it a shot myself.

@blitheringrando1410 Жыл бұрын

Damn, 10k should be the price for digging and installing a whole well system from scratch... How did your project come out? I'm about to get in my crawl space this weekend and get busy

@Thebowzer221 5 жыл бұрын

A lot of good, accurate information here. I had well water for over 35 years, so I am familiar with this tank change over. Now in my retirement years, we have city water in this new home. Expensive, but trouble free. In retirement trouble free is a good.

@DanielaRouge 4 жыл бұрын

Spledid, just what I was looking for! Such beautiful voice!

@stevee7774 3 жыл бұрын

@Abel Levi - You and the guy “Oakley” that supposedly responded to you are both full of crap. Just wanted to let you and everyone else know.

@DaminalTheAminal 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Clear concise info and great nuggets that I would have likely gotten wrong... specifically the tank pressure being 2 LBS below the low pressure regulator limit... Thank you and keep up the good work.

@marksmola2025 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. After seeing video I was able to do mine with confidence.

@user-md2ow3fc9p 8 ай бұрын

Great video, much appreciated!! This video was so easy to follow and made replacing our pressure tank and switch a breeze!!! Thank you!

@minthillbilly 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad it helped! Have a great day!

@Lottahops 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thanks for taking the time. This helps out immensely :-)

@zacharydavis4398 2 жыл бұрын

Great content. Thanks for spending the time to make a video like this.

@jocrpnter 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Very clear and to the point. Answered any questions in advance.

@rontiemens2553 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Good job, good lighting! Really demystified this process for me.

@cutum 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation! Thanks for sharing!

@scootosan 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience, be well.

@chrispcream5905 9 ай бұрын

Great video man thanks a lot. My first house with a well.

@DGSantaFe 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, very well explained, thank you 🤝👏👏👏👏👏

@iveneverdonethisbefore8390 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a video! Thank you for posting.

@duncan359 5 жыл бұрын

that was a great very. very well explained, thank you

@patriciamoraga2917 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ..... checking the comments before watching ...better do this than listening for no reason I’m on my 10th video so far no luck :(

@UrzDADDY 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very informative.

@antlese 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very informative and helpful.

@teggieda9343 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you👍

@fincity1964 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video, good info. Thanks for making this!

@lorenengle6082 8 ай бұрын

Great video and so appreciated! I just finished the job, thanks to you! One note, that brass cross pipe was nearly double what you guessed and may have been less had I shopped around.

@mezenman 7 ай бұрын

It has doubled in price from when he filmed. Crazy

@BackFire10mm 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Sir!

@richmel6245 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making the video...well done.

@Kdo8p 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely excellent, KZfaq. Thank you very much. I do have a lazy man’s question, is there a parts list for this, KZfaq. My Home Depot really does not have any helpful people and it would be great to have an itemized list. Thank you very much.

@lou704 5 күн бұрын

Perfect. Thank you sir.

@ronfeinberg 4 жыл бұрын

Great detailed video; I was thinking of either putting the shutoff ball between the PVC and the tank or having an additional one there.

@stevee7774 3 жыл бұрын

Bad idea to put a cutoff between the pump and pressure switch.

@jasoncy31 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevee7774 Why? I've been considering working in a bypass between the pump and the final water output so I could take the tank part out of the system if needed. Why is it a bad idea to put a cutoff there?

@stevee7774 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasoncy31 - I’m not sure exactly what you’re trying to do but some people mistakenly think they should have a cutoff valve before the pressure tank which means it will be between the pump and the pressure switch. In this case if the valve was inadvertently closed and then someone flushed a toilet or turned on a faucet, the pressure would drop causing the pressure switch to close, causing the pump to run. If the pump runs with the cutoff valve closed, the pump and drop pipe would be severely damaged. In other words the pump would run continuously building as much pressure as it could and the pressure switch would never cut it off because of a closed valve in front of it.

@jasonhigley1791 4 жыл бұрын

Good video, thanks

@9to5techs 2 ай бұрын

Great work

@patriciamoraga2917 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you BEST VIDEO !!!! very well explain ..... You are awesome!

@PBS-nm1uu 4 жыл бұрын

this is the best video on this installation thanks

@rl4889 4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@bobbywatts7472 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing it helps

@ricrinehart975 3 жыл бұрын

That was a really good video you did a great job I still don't know if I can do that all that or know what all I need everything is a little different wines in a crawl space but the plumber wants 1700 LOL

@betoxyz68 2 ай бұрын

Great video, very helpful! God Bless

@jeffreylynnhecker5274 3 жыл бұрын

thank you that was a very informative

@MrTgrasshopper 2 жыл бұрын

Good info!

@user-tz9bq3dy5t 2 жыл бұрын

Спасибо, все сделал как вы сказали, все работает! Это лучший ролик по установке бака.

@rjh2459 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@michaelbornagain7264 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video a link to the parts you use might help you and us

@steveseymour9380 Жыл бұрын

nice video, very informative

@mikewhitney929 2 жыл бұрын

Good job

@Robert-xp4ii 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video bro! I do have to give you a little ribbing on the "hot" water heater comment though. Common slip and I've made it too so I'm just picking at ya. 👍

@stevee7774 3 жыл бұрын

Lol! I’m pretty sure I’ve been guilty of that one too. Also he kept referring to the pressure switch as a “regulator” but no biggie.

@girlintheblueridge6529 8 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for ur video. Didnt hear you say much about exactly how tight to tighten everything. Any advice on tightening the T and everytjing else? Thanku.

@charliesmith9528 Жыл бұрын

Getting ready to replace my outside tank as well as pump,,rightnow we have little pressure until switch cuts in,,tried adjusting it but i think between tank being 25 years old and old switch a new set up will fix issue,,right now as soon as i cut on faucet pump clicks on for maybe 20 seconds and then shuts off until about 3 minutes later,,this causes a lag time in house waiting on shower or bath to have proper pressure..

@Trailers-and-Cigarettes Жыл бұрын

We’ll explained, Thanks!

@nelsonsantos770 3 жыл бұрын

there are shallow well pump where the pressure switch is attached directly to the pump. Is that OK? or should I move the pressure switch closer to the pressure tank?

@bunkster9932 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information wow great video!!

@TheSoftspokenShaman 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciated

@hickliferocks 2 жыл бұрын

Clear information! I did have a great laugh while watching ur video…anyone else hear Mr. Mackey from South Park in the video … MehKay…HaHa

@juanzapata2274 3 жыл бұрын

If I get the tank do I have to get the pump s separate or I just have to get the tank

@lov2381 Жыл бұрын

Great 👍

@BIGB-TOWN 5 ай бұрын

Question, if you're using an existing tank and upgrading everything else, should you bleed the air out of the tank before installation? I know you have to bleed the water but I wasn't sure how that worked?

@PAFloridian 2 жыл бұрын

Does it matter if the ball valve/shutoff valve is on the right side? The water comes into the house from the left. As it is now, when the water is shut off using the shutoff valve, the only thing it shuts off is the water going to the water filter.

@dswish1730 2 жыл бұрын

We are trying to put in pressure tank?Is their suppose to be a plug in the bottom inside the elbow?

@thomasfoster5200 Жыл бұрын

If I have a jet pump that has a built in pressure switch do I also need a pressure switch at the tank also or no. Please help

@isaacdelgado38 3 жыл бұрын

Hello your video was real helpful I apriciated, but I still have a question. My question is do I need the same size tank or I can get a bigger tank? Also do you think the regulator went bad stead of the tank? Thanks

@stevee7774 3 жыл бұрын

You can always go bigger with the tank. A larger tank will reduce the time between pump cycles which will extend pump life. Also that wasn’t a “regulator” it was a pressure switch. As long as the switch cuts on at the cut in pressure (30 psi in his case) and cuts off at the proper cut off pressure (50psi in his case) and there is no voltage drop through the switch then it is working properly.

@edwardharvey1954 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, one question, should there be a pre filter installed prior to the water entering the fittings and tank? Thanks Great Video

@shelfcloud487 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a good question. Seeing as how my tank probably failed due to sediment I would say yes.

@stevee7774 3 жыл бұрын

It’s dangerous to put anything that could cause a restriction between the pump and the pressure switch. This includes cut off valves and filters.

@jasonbeason4780 Жыл бұрын

How did you get the plastic plug out of the tank???

@drmoskalenko8953 3 жыл бұрын

I have Pressure switch 30/50 psi, I filled pressure tank with water and air, pressure turned off when when it’s over 50 psi and turn on when it’s lower the 30 psi, I have water in the house but i have to help pressure tank with adding air until 50 psi( when pump is running) , pump keep running and stock on 38 psi then when I plug air in and help build a pressure in the system, when it’s over 50 it’s turning off.. I have feeling like air leaking somewhere. But I have water in water faucet, and again pump turning on when it’s lower then 30 psi and then pump keep building pressure until 38 psi and just keep running without shut off i until I start adding air to 50psi until pressure switch hit and stop pump. Please tell me what is the problem?

@thedudefromU Жыл бұрын

What was the cost of all your new components?

@connie8048 Жыл бұрын

Also my house dose not have enough water pressure how do I tell what is wrong I do not have no leaks but I don't think my husband knows how to put more pressure in tank I think he said it's got seven pounds in bladder

@johnnyg507 Жыл бұрын

What's the thought process when deciding on a 30/50 vs 40/60 pressure switch? I know both are common, but I'm not sure when one would be preferred over the other. Or the advantage/disadvantage of one over the other. For example, if my house currently has a 30/50 switch, could I change to a 40/60 switch? (I realize I would have to adjust the tank pressure). Would this provide improved water pressure? Would there be a reason I wouldn't want to do that? Thanks to anyone in advance!

@guidedbygreen1480 Жыл бұрын

it's a matter of preference, really. If you have older pipes, realize that it is a higher pressure. but overall, a properly maintained system should be perfectly fine to handle the upgrade, just make sure you adjust the tank pressure to the appropriate PSI.

@leefrench8610 Жыл бұрын

I am extremely good at Wells and pumps you said in your video the pressure switch not a pressure gauge it's a precious switch you cannot exchange them the pressure switch stays on the well side not the house side

@freddenstel6270 9 ай бұрын

Could you put a filter on the right side of you plumbing going to your well?

@minthillbilly 9 ай бұрын

I'm not real sure. Most filter systems I've seen have been placed between the well house and the house. Some are inside the main house. If room permitted, I don't see why you couldn't filter before the tank too.

@staszekgolab9319 4 жыл бұрын

All you had to do is pump up tank to original 38PSI.After draining the tank.Rubber membrane is in the tank so air does not dissolve in water. When membrane is broken all you have to do is pump air in once in 1-2 years depending on consumption. Polish fix, 0 cost.

@squirrelmaster5485 2 жыл бұрын

Does the inside of the tee have a divider? What makes the water go into the tank and not straight into the house?

@leeknivek Жыл бұрын

The water pressure. The gray box only lets the well pump pressurize the lines up to 50psi. All the lines in the house + the tank will be at 50psi. The one way valve on the tank outlet makes it so that the air bladder (28psi) will push the water out and maintain 50psi water pressure without the well pump having to turn on. The tank tee is just a hollow casting with multiple "ports" for attaching everything.

@norrisb4301 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that plastic rock cover from??

@minthillbilly 4 жыл бұрын

Home Depot or Lowes. Can't remember which but they did have it in stock.

@Howleebra 7 ай бұрын

my pump comes on and pressures up to normal but the gauge threaded into it immediately starts to slowly drop until it hits the low PSI point and fires up the pump again... checked all around for leaks and everything sounds normal in the well house. No water running so im guessing my pressure tank has blown😳 dont want to get ripped off by the repairman

@j.sterling9167 2 жыл бұрын

I had a similar problem only our pump & tank are inside the cellar, the tank was 20 years old and the pressure fluctuation was caused by water getting by the air bladder in the tank, because it did it produced rusty water. Had a well company change it out to a fiberglass tank that won't rust and do the applicable plumbing.

@shootpse88 Жыл бұрын

Why didnt the well driller put your pressure tank inside your home so it dont freeze?

@DAS-Videos 11 ай бұрын

How is that Water Worker tank holding up? It is 4 years old already.

@minthillbilly 11 ай бұрын

No problems so far. I think this is the longest I have went without any issues with my water. Thanks for asking.

@DAS-Videos 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. I am trying to decide between a well-x-trol or a water worker. It is a pretty big price difference. @@minthillbilly

@connie8048 Жыл бұрын

How do u no if the bladder is busted in your blue tank.

@biblesbulliesbogies1143 Жыл бұрын

Water comes out of the valve stem on top when you press it.

@alexanderwhittington2213 4 жыл бұрын

What’s that called? at 5:52

@rl4889 4 жыл бұрын

He called it a pipe barb at the end

@carlosportilla7634 Жыл бұрын

👏👏👍

@johnafagerquist8235 Жыл бұрын

The only question I gave is: Isn't it illegal to use PVC in potable supply? For some reason, I always thought it was. Is it a New England thing? You know, New England and their hoity toity laws. I've lived in New England, somehow, for over 50 years. My opinion is well founded.

@leeknivek Жыл бұрын

Yes it can freeze and crack, PE pipe is preferred, much more elastic that PVC.

@johnafagerquist8235 Жыл бұрын

@@leeknivek I always thought it was a chemical-into-the-water issue. No?

@leeknivek Жыл бұрын

@@johnafagerquist8235 maybe, yeah, I’m not sure, I just know that pvc is brittle and cracks. I went to school for plumbing in New England, and they probably deliberately neglected to mention anything about poison - they were still teaching about lead not too long ago.

@brianshaw2089 2 жыл бұрын

@guidedbygreen1480 Жыл бұрын

home depot really does not make the best parts, that tank is generic and unfortunately a lot of their fittings and boiler drains arent NSF 61, meaning they are still leaded brass.