Looking to make a site tube for my homemade expansion tank. Anybody know what brands I should look for or better yet have a scrap piece they want to sell? Looks like Wirsbo makes a transclucent. Any ideas?
Where could I 10-15 feet of clear or translucent O2 barrier pex?
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I will be watching, I need the same thing. I priced glass site tubes and I learned if I buy one of those I might as well buy a pre made tank.
goosegunner said:
You could use a 124 propane tank. They have a float gauge and eliminate the need for a sight tube. You should be able to get one for less than $100.00.
I have a horizontal 100 or 120 gal horizontal tank. It is in the vertical position with legs welded on. It also has three 1" weld o lets added. One on the very bottom to connect to my system, one on the top to charge with air. and one on the side to add tubing to float gauge/ tube to bottom connection.
I am just not sure how well the float gauge will work as it is near the middle of the tank now. I would think the water level should be a little lower maybe in the bottom third of the tank?
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I am just not sure how well the float gauge will work as it is near the middle of the tank now. I would think the water level should be a little lower maybe in the bottom third of the tank?
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goosegunner said:
Yes the water should be very low in the tank when cold and probably not more than 35% when hot. Could you modify the float to make it reach near the bottom ?
I kind of ruled out glass because of chance of getting broke. I was hoping not to have to rely on a modified float gauge
Sawyer said:
Any size will work with the right fittings. I think a 10ft piece would be a God's plenty. Will measure it today to make sure. I think goosegunner was looking for some too. How much do you have?
I have 1/2" and 1" HePex. I know I have 10' in 1/2", should have 1" also. I will check today. I will give you the piece if I have what you need.
Sawyer said:
Tank is 7 feet by 32" round. If you have 11 or 12 feet that will give me a foot or so to spare. I could make a 7' piece work if I used more fittings if you have a shorter piece. 1/2" or 1" doesn't matter if standard pex barn fittings work on hepex(I think they do). I have a guy at work that has the expander tool if I have to go that route.
huskers said:
I will PM you my info and definitely make it worth your time. Just glad I didn't have to buy a big roll.
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