I have a well (1.5HP pump), and about 50 feet away sits the 85 gallon water tank. They're connected with 1-1/4" pipe.
I've noticed that when the pump shuts off, the PVC pipes that are near the tank jiggle a fair amount. So, I'm thinking of installing a water hammer arrestor to help minimize this effect.
I've read a number of internet articles and they give some good information, and lots of useless information. But none of them address the question of where to position the arrestor relative to the rest of the system. Do I place it near the tank, or near the well head? My gut feel is near the tank, because that's where the pipes are moving. But I also wonder if the arrestor would be that effective there, since the tank itself sort of acts as a big arrestor itself....a big cushion of air and water.
One thing's for sure...I can't place it midway between the tank and pump as those pipes are all buried.
Anyone have any insights? Thanks.
I've noticed that when the pump shuts off, the PVC pipes that are near the tank jiggle a fair amount. So, I'm thinking of installing a water hammer arrestor to help minimize this effect.
I've read a number of internet articles and they give some good information, and lots of useless information. But none of them address the question of where to position the arrestor relative to the rest of the system. Do I place it near the tank, or near the well head? My gut feel is near the tank, because that's where the pipes are moving. But I also wonder if the arrestor would be that effective there, since the tank itself sort of acts as a big arrestor itself....a big cushion of air and water.
One thing's for sure...I can't place it midway between the tank and pump as those pipes are all buried.
Anyone have any insights? Thanks.