Water Heater Replacement - Work in Progress

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Chuck, The procedure I use is as follows.

Turn off the pump and let the water system pressure drop to zero. I then open a faucet and pressurize the tank to the water pump cut in pressure. On mine I used around 20 PSI. I then close the faucet and turn the pump back on.

BTW, we are heading back up to Jamestown after Labor day in the hopes we can get some decent local corn. The corn down south doesn't cut it.

[Will Garner]

Hey Jon,

Carole and I are in Hershey PA right now. The campground is almost surrounded with corn fields. Their corn looks good so I might just go "sample" a few ears!

Good to see you in Maine and thanks again for your sage advice.

[flloyd]

I just had another "AHA" moment. I payed no attention to the short cycling of my water pump for some time now. After reading your message I went down to the shop and tok a pressure reading on the accumulator. Nada, zip, zero pressure. Hmmm. Sooo, a quick burst with the air line and now it seems happy. One question though; is 40-45# about right for the precharge?
Thanks for the insight.

It's my impression that the accumulator static pressure should be just below the pump cut-in pressure. The Headhunter man recommended 30 psi. My pump cuts in at about that level and off at 50 psi. Worked perfectly for me. Having it at 40-45 sounds like it could be problematic if your pump cuts in at 30 like mine does.

-fred

[truk4u]

Nothing better than upstate NY corn grown in Muckland!

King - That's rich black soil for you eastern TN boys!

[rfoster]

Truk, That thar sourthern corn been making great squeezings for years. Just ask Jack Danels.

[Charles Spera]

Thanks guys. I will use your procedures.
Something about the climate in Upstate NY and Michigan, the corn just tastes better.
If not in Jamestown, we'll see you in Kerrville.
Thanks again.