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I agree with all.
I actually use an old ss soda/acid type fire extinguisher mounted
upside-down as a surge tank. I welded a fitting into the brass top for a
drain and connected the spray hose to the system (the hose has long since
been replaced by another). The down side is that I have to periodically
drain the tank to replace the air bubble.
I think my system pressure is 20-25 psi.
The cola syrup tanks are nice. They have a hatch that you can open to
clean them out too. I have one I found in a ditch beside the road one day
long ago. Have never used it, but thought that some day (when the round
tuit arrives) I would use it to make home-made beer.
Norm
S/V Bandersnatch
Lying Gloucester Mass
> [Original Message]
> From: Ballantyne, Merrill <>
> To: Sea Quell crew. <>; <>;
A LiveAboardList <>
> Date: 7/22/2007 7:15:02 PM
> Subject: RE: lv-ab: Shower, hot/cold pulsing...
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> I don't think you need 35 psi in your system. Crank it down to as low
> as it will go. The higher the pressure, the greater the chance of
> leakage. In my experience (I completely replaced my freshwater system 4
> mos ago) 15 psi (the lowest shurflo setting) works great. I have
> shurflo faucets and there are no problems. For an accumulator tank, I
> would check out the various types of restaurant style pressure tanks.
> These types of tanks are used for soft drink dispensing, as well as
> condiment dispensing, and are high quality and made from 316 stainless
> and rated for 300psi- plus they have an arm sized opening you can reach
> in and clean them. They can often be obtained for 5 or 6 bucks on ebay
> and vary in size from 1-6 gallons.
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