Is the SX-160 expansion tank overkill for my 550 gallon capacity system? I have a 490 gallon tank in the basement and the EKO 40 plus 300 ft of 1 1/4 pex. Im figuring around 550 gallons give or take. It seems the SX -110 is only 20 bucks cheaper for consideral less capacity. Also I plan to heat my future shop with a water to air heat exchanger 100ft way so that will be a little more water figuring 1inch pex the the shop.
550 gallons and SX-160 Extrol Tank
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i have used several but seem to come up with crazy 3,000 dollar tanks. Then i read on here about guys using the 160 for 1000 gallons of storage. not sure what im doing wrong
henfruit
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I use the 160 for 1000 gallons it is close but have not had a problem.It seems way more than you need, look at what Bob posted.
dogwood
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Here's the link to the Amtrol Expansion Tank Sizer Bob mentioned: http://www.amtrol.com/support/extrol_com_sizing.html
I have close to the same set up. I used the Amtrol SX-90V from Pexsupply.com it have plenty of volume and cost under $400.00.
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