Proper Accumulator Tank Pressure
Hi, I have a Shurflo 4008-101-E65 that shows a shut off at 55 psi and a restart at 40 psi. I have a Shurflo 182 accumulator tank, that if I am correct, should be set at 40 psi. That seems rathe...
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ScottG wrote:
Mr. E, please let us know how this works out for you. I have the same pump and have been considering adding an accumulator to smooth out flow but not sure how it will work with these bypass pumps. (Manufacturer just says "not needed").
The accumulator will work ok with a bypass pump. The manufacturer is correct that it's not needed for the low flow pump cycling that occurs with non-bypass pumps, but it still works well for cutting down on how often the pump runs. I have a 2-gallon accumulator installed with a SHURflo Revolution bypass pump, and we can often make it through the night with typical old folks bathroom visits without the pump running at all.
