How to install a pressure tank?

[Walter]

Also thinking of installing an inverter pump ... update here if you decide to get one ...

[dr. d]

We were planning to use a traditional pressure tank (stainless, non-bladder) but I sort of stumbled upon the inverter pumps. On paper, I am liking the features: Quiet operation, low power consumption, WiFi control, etc. Not sure if all that is worth it in the long run, especially on reliability.

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i do not know which pump will consume more electricity per liter, the traditional pressure tank and pump, or the inverter pump.

another concern for me, is during power outage.
with your proposed pump, you may immediately lose your house water...

[oj88]

i do not know which pump will consume more electricity per liter, the traditional pressure tank and pump, or the inverter pump.

another concern for me, is during power outage.
with your proposed pump, you may immediately lose your house water...

On power consumption, the nearest equivalent would probably be comparing it to an inverter A/C compressor. It's not just on and off. The pump would start slow and will only ramp up to a certain speed based on real time demand.

At the moment, water in the household is gravity-fed from the storage tank. The tank is just maybe 12-15 feet high in relation to the height of the faucets so water pressure isn't that great.

I do have contingencies planned in case there's a power failure and/or a pump failure:
1. We have a backup generator
2. As the tank is elevated, water should continue to flow (albeit, at a lower pressure). But in case the pump impeller is preventing water to freely flow, I intend to tell the plumber to put a bypass valve so I can manually circumvent the pump if the situation calls for it

[Gumusut_Amige]

The drawing is just for visualization. In reality, the bottom pipe (outlet) actually punches through about 2-3 inches higher than the bottom of the tank. There's also a separate drain pipe.

We were planning to use a traditional pressure tank (stainless, non-bladder) but I sort of stumbled upon the inverter pumps. On paper, I am liking the features: Quiet operation, low power consumption, WiFi control, etc. Not sure if all that is worth it in the long run, especially on reliability.

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In my line of work, pumps fitted with VFDs are reliable and highly desired. However, the initial cost to install one is significantly higher compared to conventional motor-driven pumps.
I suggest installing a filter or strainer on your booster pump supply line. You might also consider adding another strainer before your storage tank, which is a more cost-effective solution.