You can take that water heater idea a step further by installing a bladder tank instead, which will give about 40 gallons or so under pressure, even if the mains are down. Always place a check valve ahead of the bladder tank to prevent it from draining back to the main.
You can take that water heater idea a step further by installing a bladder tank instead, which will give about 40 gallons or so under pressure, even if the mains are down. Always place a check valve ahead of the bladder tank to prevent it from draining back to the main.<<<
I am not sure what a bladder tank is.
How many tanks could one hook up, if room was not a problem?
I know that we had our 2500 gallon tank hooked up so the water filled it and we used it for the animals and garden, to keep the tank’s water moving and fresh.
I like the idea of a constant supply of fresh water and esp. in areas that have city water.
>>>You can take that water heater idea a step further by installing a bladder tank instead, which will give about 40 gallons or so under pressure, even if the mains are down. Always place a check valve ahead of the bladder tank to prevent it from draining back to the main.
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Good suggestion... For those who are not familiar with the terminology or layout:
Water Main>>>>Check Valve>>>>>Bladder Tank >>>>>>House Pipes
The arrows indicate the direction of flow.
Be sure Check valve arrow points in the direction you want the water to go
You can put multiple bladder tanks for more capacity
Only problem is that you should shut off toilet fill valves, monitor children (and adults) on water usage. When the faucet flows when you turn it on it is common to let it run a bit which wastes water.