I have a 0.75kw pressure pump connected to 4x5kl JoJo tanks. It has a pump controller fitted.
One of these: https://www.takealot.com/dab-jetcom-...p/PLID54546422
And one of these: https://www.takealot.com/automatic-d...c=ds&gclsrc=ds
It all works well but I would like to have some backup pressure for when there are power outages. I got myself a 60l Varem pressure tank (with bladder and flange) - similar to this:
Can I just connect that in line with the existing pump and controller?
I believe there is a sort of a T-piece that connects to the tank with flexi hoses.
I spoke with a plumber who said you usually have the pump controller or pressure tank, but not both... but I was thinking, I like the electronic pump controller- no need for a float switch in my tanks, but I'd like the benefit of the reserve pressure from the pressure tank so that when there's an eskom outage, I can still use my drinking water tap and fill up a 5l or so container. Also, I don't want the pump to kick in every time I open a tap.
Should I remove the electronic pump controller if I'm fitting the pressure tank? What else does the pressure tank need to operate?
Thanks in advance!
One of these: https://www.takealot.com/dab-jetcom-...p/PLID54546422
And one of these: https://www.takealot.com/automatic-d...c=ds&gclsrc=ds
It all works well but I would like to have some backup pressure for when there are power outages. I got myself a 60l Varem pressure tank (with bladder and flange) - similar to this:
Can I just connect that in line with the existing pump and controller?
I believe there is a sort of a T-piece that connects to the tank with flexi hoses.
I spoke with a plumber who said you usually have the pump controller or pressure tank, but not both... but I was thinking, I like the electronic pump controller- no need for a float switch in my tanks, but I'd like the benefit of the reserve pressure from the pressure tank so that when there's an eskom outage, I can still use my drinking water tap and fill up a 5l or so container. Also, I don't want the pump to kick in every time I open a tap.
Should I remove the electronic pump controller if I'm fitting the pressure tank? What else does the pressure tank need to operate?
Thanks in advance!
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