Oh yeah don't forget. Tubing is measured by the OD and piping is measured by the ID. So 1/2 tube visual and hydraulically functions similar to 3/8ths pipe.
Josh On Sat, Jan 19, 2019, 5:47 PM Josh Muckley <[email protected] wrote: > Accumulator tanks should have an air bladder and the air pressure should > be adjusted to half that of the pump shutoff. Really these help prevent > excessive cycling at the pump shut off pressure. They don't eliminate > cycles when the system is being used and don't really change anything when > the pump is on. > > I agree with the smaller diameter tubing. Depending on your needs you > might even consider 1/4" tubing. You have to remember that when you use > larger tubing/piping it takes more glycol to winterize, and more flush > water to clean it out in the spring. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > > > On Sat, Jan 19, 2019, 3:07 PM Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List < > [email protected] wrote: > >> Listers: >> >> I replaced my potable water tank last year and discovered that the >> water system must have a leak in one or more of the ancient >> hoses/fittings. I decided that it’s time to replace the old hoses and >> check/replace fittings, and I’m considering also adding an accumulator >> tank. The hose currently coming from the tank is 5/8” ID, but the >> accumulator tank I’m thinking about adding to the system accepts 1/2” ID >> hose. Two questions: 1) are small accumulator tanks worth the cost and >> effort to install; and 2) is there any benefit of using 5/8” hose instead >> of 1/2” hose (or vice versa). Please advise. Thanks. >> >> Matt Wolford >> C&C 42 Custom >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >>
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